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Question by : if buying japanese electronics with voltage of 100, what would else need to be sure to use in a 120v america h?
would a 100-120v transformer be enough or will it work in the first place anyways?

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Answer by tugar357
Japan works on 100V at 50Hz where the US uses 115V at 60Hz. It will not work for long. You will eventually burn out the components. If you are using something in Japan (from the US or vice-versa) and are afraid that you may damage it, then you need to get a transformer…then you should have no problems. Had to use them before.

I bought a Panasonic Japanese bread machine at a goodwill store. It was 100v. It worked fix for 6 months and then needed to be rewired. Easy to do on a breadmaker. Not so easy on all electronics.

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Learning how to play the digital piano or electronic keyboard is the perfect starting point for the career of an aspiring musician, since he or she will also learn the basics of playing the piano and various other instruments!

Nowadays, one can find Electronic keyboards in every shape and size! These amazing devices can be divided in five major categories: synthesizers, basic electronic keyboards, digital or electronic pianos and MIDI keyboards and Controllers! In this article, we will provide you with some info on each of those categories!

• Electronic keyboards: Some people call them portable keyboards. They are the best instruments for beginners before they move to more advanced instruments like the piano. Despite their small size and simplicity, they can perform wonders in the right hands, which is why they are used by many famous musicians!

• Digital or Electronic pianos: These devices are pretty similar to electronic keyboards, their major difference is that they are generally bigger and designed to look and feel like actual pianos! Their keys are also weighted, which means like they feel like those of a real piano and that they are heavier and less springy than those of other keyboards! Finally, most digital pianos come with way more keys than keyboards but they usually don’t feature any controllers and extra other similar features! This is the perfect choice for people who want to learn how to play the piano!

• Synthesizers: These devices come equipped with a wide variety of knobs and buttons! They work by taking a raw sound and then editing and modifying it in order to create a richer and more sophisticated sound! They used to be huge during the 70s and 80s but modern synthesizers look a lot like electronic keyboards! A very popular in this category, is the Korg MicroKorg Vocoder Synthesizer!

• MIDI: The term MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and it’s a device that can be connected to other devices and control them, including digital pianos, computers and MIDI controllers! Some of the most popular and famous devices in this category include the Axiom 25, the Axiom 49 and the Keystation 88ES!

Make sure to find out the best and most informative reviews mentioned in this article and a lot more MIDI Controllers and keyboards, including the Akai apc40 and the M-Audio Axiom 25! Get all the latest information on where to find these electronic keyboards for sale at amazing prices.

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Question by : What r some cool hand held electronics you could play during school?
Hi, I was just wonder if there were any small electronics you could impress ur friend with. They can cost up to $ 1000. Oh and chill out I dint mean during class I mean at like home room or study hall. Oh and besides phones and iPods already have those

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Answer by Toasty81
Well I think PSPGo are fun to play, because they can get a game you can play on a PS3. DS are pretty fun, but I’m not sure why. They are just really fun in my opinion.

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What are the worst video game consoles ever created? Nobody knows for sure, but the ones listed here are all good candidates for that. The consoles on this list have all failed in one way or another, many had high expectations of them and they all came crashing down when reality hit. All these consoles were chosen based on my own opinion, so this video shouldn’t be considererd as anything else but an expression of what I believe to be the worst consoles of all time. For the rest of my top ten videos press here www.youtube.com
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Taming the Paper Tiger is Educational for All

Less Paper. More Profit.

Fargo, ND (PRWEB) January 15, 2012

Onsharp’s SmartPay has something exciting to share. As a part of their commitment to the environment, education and the community, SmartPay is offering a free download for parents and teachers. “Taming the Paper Tiger” is an educational lesson plan about paper and the environment that can be found on the SmartPay website.

Teachers and parents can use the plan in school or at home to teach the importance of minimizing paper waste to younger generations. The fun and engaging unit meets North Dakota State Curriculum Content Standards in a number of areas including; English, language arts, math, health, library/technology literacy and science. The multi-level lesson plan is versatile for all elementary school students and has options for children in Kindergarten to sixth grade. The lesson plan contains many different activities including a reproducible folktale, hands-on activities and a coloring page.

Share this resource with your kids, teachers and others in your community. The more that our community knows about being environmentally responsible at school, home and work, the better it’ll be for everyone. To download the lesson plan, please visit http://www.gosmartpay.com/teachers/.

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Question by sua428: If wall outlets are A/C, how do my electronics run without power fluctuations?
Or is there a transformer within all electronic devices that changes A/C to D/C?

Best answer:

Answer by Martin
It’s converted to DC via a circuit inside the device, called a “rectifier”.

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This is a view of the electronics inside the model R/C tank I am designing on a gearbox + Tracks & wheels from Tamiya. The radio is Hitec and two receiver servo outputs feed my microcontroller-based Pulse Position Modulation output into Pulse Width Modulated power output to the two motors. Full details at www.5volt.eu

CSR’s SiRFatlasVTM Multifunction SoC Platform Powers the New Mio® PND Product Line

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2012 International CES, Las Vegas, NV, USA (PRWEB) January 15, 2012

CSR plc today announced that Mio Technology Corporation (Mio), a leading maker of mobile GPS devices, has extended its strategic collaboration with CSR, deploying CSR’s SiRFatlasVTM SoC and TriG RF-based platform to provide the multimedia and navigation capability for its new-generation line of personal navigation devices (PNDs).

The new line is the latest member of Mio’s popular line of PNDs targeted at mainstream consumers. With the addition of CSR’s SiRFatlasV and TriG RF technologies, the new PNDs offer extremely high-performance location and multimedia capabilities to enable users the ability to quickly and accurately find where they want to go, anywhere in the world.

SiRFatlasV is a multifunction GNSS-enabled system processor delivering high levels of integration, performance, cost-effectiveness and power efficiency, enabling manufacturers to create high-volume, value-priced consumer navigation and location-aware products. The SiRFatlasV ARM 11 and DSP dual-core architecture delivers high performance GPS, high-MIPs application computing and robust multifunction capabilities on a single chip to reduce system cost and size while speeding time to market. This high degree of integration reduces parts count and bill of material (BOM) costs, power requirements and PC board size while simplifying design and speeding development and time to market. SiRFatlasV includes CSR’s hibernation technology, delivering the ability to navigate in a heart-beat and provides superior location and navigation performance via CSR’s multi-GNSS system support.

In addition, the SiRFatlasV processor can be seamlessly integrated with CSR’s audio and connectivity platforms incorporating a broad range of technologies: Bluetooth®, Bluetooth low energy, Wi-Fi®, echo cancellation, noise suppression, FM receive and transmit and more. Mio can easily combine them as needed for different product categories in the future.

The platform includes the TriG RF advanced radio frequency (RF) front end radio chip which supports the U.S. GPS, Russian Glonass, European Galileo, and Chinese Compass systems. The multi-GNSS capability of TriG RF provides users with optimal location performance in myriad worldwide markets. In Russia and China, PNDs supporting local GNSS technologies like Glonass and Compass may have advantages in avoiding tariffs and expanding selling channels.

“CSR has a long and productive relationship with Mio, having delivered the location and connectivity functions for many of their products since 2002, including PDAs, PNDs, pocket PCs and more,” according to Rob Yeh, Director of Marketing for CSR’s Automotive Products Group. “We are very pleased that Mio has adopted our complete system platform for the new line of PNDs and we look forward to delivering more advanced CSR technologies to Mio product lines in the future.”

Visit the CSR booth at CES 2012 (South Hall Upper #30337) to see a demonstration of consumer products powered by CSR.

Using colour in your home.

Many people have lost confidence when it comes to using colour or dramatic design features in their home. Modern tastes in furniture and décor tend to favour clean, simple lines and neutral or beige tones. White woodwork and plain wooden or pale painted cupboards or shelves stand alongside settees in brown or cream to leave many rooms feeling soulless or boring.

If you are looking for inspiration or ideas to help in introducing colour or individuality into your interior, it is a great idea to look at furniture for ideas. Knowing what type of furniture will be needed in a room is usually easy, for example a bed and wardrobe are normally essential in a bedroom, and settees or designer sofas are mostly used in lounges or living areas. Aim to find pieces of furniture that compliment your own personality, stand out, and can be enjoyed by any other residents. Introducing one piece in a particular shade may not dictate a colour scheme for the whole room, but may create a feeling of purpose and an interesting focal point that was otherwise absent.

The main reason that most home owners opt for plain and neutral furnishing is because they lack the courage to buy what they would really like, and worry about what other people may think of their interior design skills. Major furniture stores have taken advantage of this trend and design furniture that is neutral, with no outstanding features or noticeable style. This enables mass produced settees, armchairs and accessories like vases, lamps and rugs to be sold in huge numbers.

Often people are concerned about making a room seem darker through using colour, particularly when painting a large wall or choosing a carpet. This worry often leads to completely cream and beige houses, where every room is devoid of colour or interesting features. It is important to use colour carefully, but it should be used within the home, to promote mental stimulation and a feeling of warmth.

About Mio

Mio develops and markets products which enable users to take advantage of the latest developments in mobile services. The brand was established in May 2002 and now has operations in Taiwan, mainland China, Europe, North America, Australia, Japan and South Korea. Mio currently employees 900+ employees worldwide and sells and markets its products in over 38 countries and territories.

It is Mio’s, prediction that mobile life and mobile business will be the main-stay of life in the future. Mio’s brand tagline, “Explore More”, focuses on changing the way people experience the world and letting users know that they can explore the world easily and freely.

CAUTIONARY NOTE ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain statements (including statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations or performance, or assumptions related thereto) that are not historical facts and constitute ‘forward looking statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 in relation to CSR’s SiRFatlasV SoC and TriG RF-based multimedia and navigation technology, and their performance characteristics in customer’s personal navigation devices, and other future events and their potential effects on CSR. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as ’will,’ ‘deliver,’ ‘can offer’, ‘to enhance,’ ‘to enable,’and other similar expressions regarding the performance characteristics of CSR’s SiRFatlasV SoC and TriG RF-based multimedia and navigation technology, and their performance characteristics in consumer electronics products, and their potential effects on CSR. Any future release of CSR’s SiRFatlasV SoC and TriG RF-based multimedia and navigation technology or consumer electronics products containing such technology, related products or modifications to such products’ capability, functionality or features are subject to ongoing evaluation by CSR and its customers, and may or may not be implemented and should not be considered firm commitments by CSR or its customers and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. Such forward-looking statements represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of CSR, and are based upon numerous assumptions regarding CSR’s business strategies and the environment in which CSR will operate and therefore involve a number of known and unknown risks, contingencies, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of CSR, including, but not limited to, those detailed from time to time in CSR’s periodic reports (whether under the caption Risk Factors or Forward Looking Statements or elsewhere), which are available at the SEC’s web site http://www.sec.gov. Each forward looking statement speaks only as of the date hereof. CSR does not undertake to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward looking statements contained herein, otherwise than required by law.

Bluetooth® and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to CSR.

Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Alliance®, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Access®, WPA®, WPA2®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ and Wi-Fi Multimedia™ are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Other products, services and names used in this document may have been trademarked by their respective owners.

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Question by : I am a B.E graduate in electronics and communications of 2009 paseed out and working for a finance company.?
In 2009 there is recession. so, it became very hard in getting software jobs. so i have waited for 5months at home and attend an campus interview and got selected as management trainee for a finance company. I started workin for company from nov2009 to till date. now the IT sector got booming up. i dont have much knowledge in SOFTWARE lane. what the course should i do for entering into software line. I also interested in working for finance company,after 6 months i will become a manager to a certain branch.am not able to decide that which path to choose and am preparing for bank exams for probationary officers in mean-while.I have done B.E with 71 percentage.

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Answer by Cheung
the mean is about in your back support you to be passing out in school.

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Electronic cigarettes offer cartridges which include different flavors to smoke. These flavors would be the substitute of the nicotine existing in tobacco; tobacco getting the primary ingredient with the conventional cigarettes. As nicotine may be very harmful and very addictive substance, conventional people who smoke want to remove it, and that is the purpose they’re attracted towards the new type of cigarettes, i.e. electronic cigarettes.

This new type is made up of flavors having a mix of nicotine (or could be no nicotine in some makes), all present in the cartridges offer together with the starter kits of those e-cigarettes.When the flavors and the nicotine blends are finished as well as the cartridges get empty, these cartridges should be refilled. They’re refilled from the flavors already furnished from the starter kits in the time they may be purchased.

This needs to be completed occasionally, which saves the time and money with the person, making the products comfy and much more eye-catching.

The query arises, how will the smoker understand that its time to refill the cartridge or change the utilised cartridge. This really is extremely basic! When the smoker feels that the taste is just not that powerful, or once the sensation of smoking is felt to become reduced; it is the time for changing the cartridges, or simply refill them.

Typically, the cartridge in an electronic cigarette is equivalent to twenty (twenty) cigarettes when in comparison with the standard ones. Once the quantity of vapor just isn’t adequate or even the smoker feels the vapor produced through the e-cigarette is not like it was once from the previous days; it indicates the e-cigarette’s cartridge wants to be refilled.

The method of refilling the cartridge is not hard at any indicates; the person simply needs to remove the previously utilized cartridge from his/her electronic cigarette and replace it with all the new a single. The variation amongst the older, i.e. the utilised 1 as well as the more recent one is extremely prominent.

The utilized cartridge is darker than the fresh new cartridge; it’s the more compact portion that the smoker retains towards his/her lips to suck the vapor in. For removing the cartridge, all the person has to do is always to unscrew the 2 sides of the e-cigarette. When equally the sides are unscrewed, the cartridge current inside of the casing is simple to remove.

When the used cartridge is eliminated in the casing with the electronic cigarette, the more recent 1 may be inserted at its place. Right after the placement in the new cartridge, the 2 sides of the cigarette case shall be screwed yet again.

When the previously mentioned mentioned activity is finished, the electronic cigarette ought to be prepared to be in the working condition. If the cigarette isn’t performing or developing any type of operational issues, its battery must be checked.

At times, the substitute or riffling from the cartridges can make the battery to be down; battery must be recharged together with the charger furnished with the cigarette kit.

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Question by : r electronics cheap in russia as compared to india?
m planning 2 purchase a laptop n a cell phone?how much will it cost (approx.)? n cn any1 guide me bout da service provider there?

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Answer by Kalistrat
Everything in Russia is more expensive than anywhere else. The cost depends on the model of your choice.

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The Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE uses the most sophisticated set of performance-enhancing electronics ever fitted to a road legal motorcycle. The Nissan GT-R similarly relies on revolutionary electronic driver aids to set lap records the world over. But, which vehicle is faster, bike or car? Both vehicles in this race are completely stock down to the tires and piloted by professional racers. Lap times are real. For more, visit www.ApriliaUSA.com.
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TiVo jointly with other electronic film recorders or DVRs have been completely near to because 1999. But electronic r / c Recorders, or DRRs?

When in comparison with what was bundled in placing the very first TiVo products together, setting up a electronic r / c recorder would appear to take place to be considered a relatively effortless process. possibly what was missing is any financial impetus to curiosity electronics producers as a end result of the actuality there is certainly no rush to acquire a electronic r / c recorder in to the arms in the hearing public.

Griffin modern advances and r / c SHARK

But in 2004, Griffin modern advances released their r / c SHARK, a electronic r / c recorder which not just turned any Mac of PC into an AM/FM receiver; it enabled the listener to report the r / c broadcasts in real time.

Like TiVo, the r / c SHARK electronic r / c recorder experienced a time-shift documenting feature which would allow the individual pause all through a reside broadcast to return to an earlier segment and catch up if they experienced been interrupted, also it also allow people program documenting for just about any later on time.

But the r / c SHARK electronic recorder do not merely record; it experienced a station preset purpose which could lock within your user’s selected stations owning a computer mouse click; also it permitted effortless scanning and tuning of new stations.

The r / c SHARK electronic r / c recorder related using the PC through its USB port, from which it absolutely was powered, and looked such as the shark’s dorsal fin for which it absolutely was named. The fin was the electronic r / c recorder’s antenna and could merely be moved near to to provide the extremely great reception. And any broadcast saved for the r / c Shark electronic r / c recorder could possibly be transferred to an iPod or audio tracks interchange document compatible MP for later on listening.

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The r / c SHARK electronic r / c recorder related using the PC through its USB port, from which it absolutely was powered, and looked such as the shark’s dorsal fin for which it absolutely was named. The fin was the electronic r / c recorder’s antenna and could merely be moved near to to provide the extremely great reception. And any broadcast saved for the r / c Shark electronic r / c recorder could possibly be transferred to an iPod or audio tracks interchange document compatible MP for later on listening.

Question by Lee D: Are people like Bill gates, Steve jobs or anyone who knows how to make P.C’s and electronics incredibly smart
Im sometimes amazed by how these poeple around the world design things like P.C’s, I phones, Printers, Cars and stuff then make lots of money . How and why where they given this gift. Do we all have these abilities within us but in other ways.

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Answer by Andrew O
Some people are blessed with good genes, and a good environment to learn in.

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Question by xeolem: Airport X-Ray machines and electronics?
Is there anything that really shouldn’t go through the X-Ray machine in terms of electronic equipment?

Best answer:

Answer by Uhhhh
They took that into consideration when building the machines. Your ok. Just ask just in case when you go through one.

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Question by bhupesh j: i am diploma holder in electronics engineering and have 6 month experiance in hardware and networking can i pe
i an diploma holder in electronics and communication.i have done MCSE also and have 6 month experiance in hardware and networking can i persue SAP?

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Answer by blazncaczn
Yes . SAP is for company’s such as First Energy and i believe that you have some courses already taken care of for SAP ..

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Photo cameras let us only click buttons together with take pictures. You must wait until negatives were converted into images. This task took many years and it was very tedious too. Even when 15 second printer cameras arrived (that can print the images inside 15 seconds) the responsibility was complicated for newcomer photographers.

Today, almost everyone contains a digital camera. It is usually small, lightweight, and gives high-quality images compared to the old, conventional cameras. There’s no waiting and pictures may be transferred to your mobile or laptop in a few seconds.

A digital spy camera is pretty much the same camera, except its purpose is always to spy on people. It is usually very small in dimensions. Often times it’s disguised as a regular everyday object like a watch, pen or may well of soda. If you don’t fully understand why spa camera is a good choice, take an understand this:

Digital spy cameras do not need any films to capture images. They store graphics in memory sticks and also internal digital memories. The storage capacity will likely be 2GB or more. It can carry around 1000 good quality photographs. The recording time will depend on preset recording quality and generally varies from half-hour to few hours.Digital spy camera is small and straightforward to hide. They cannot be distinguished as normal digital cameras, because of their design. They are often shaped as some normal electronic or non electronic devices, which do not grab your attention.Such cameras generally involve high resolution lenses that will capture images and record videos from your distance. The higher resolution there does exist, the better picture quality you become.A remote control and receiver make certain you can spy effectively with any camera angle, from any position. This is really an important aspect of spying as we should instead find the most simple camera angle to log a video. Otherwise, clarity may be absent and spying would be less effective.Some traveler cameras include microphones together with night vision. Sensitive microphones help that spy camera detect sound waves provided by far away source. This makes surveillance a lot more interesting. Night vision is simply performed using infrared detectors in the camera so that heat mapping can be carried out. This enables camera to shoot even in the absence of proper illumination.Digital spy cameras are powered by batteries, which are long lasting and often rechargeable. The cameras are tested against failure during extreme climate.

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Question by DaveZ: I would like to discuss Electronics and Electronics circuits, does Y! answers have a place?
I would like to discuss Electronics and Electronic circuits, does Yahoo! answers have a place to discuss and ask questions, or do I need to look elsewhere?
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Twinkle toes! Make LED ruffles to customize your shoes in this CRAFT tutorial by Becky Stern. This easy soft circuit project can get you started in wearable electronics and uses the LED Sewing Kit available in the Maker Shed. Check out the full step-by-step: makeprojects.com

K12 Alerts Honored in District Administration Magazine’s Top 100 Products of 2011 List

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White Plains, NY (PRWEB) December 22, 2011

K12 Alerts is pleased to announce that their K12 Alerts Electronic Emergency Card and notifications system has been chosen by the readers of District Administration magazine as a Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products of 2011. The K12 Alerts Electronic Student Emergency Card portal replaces school paper emergency cards with an online system and empowers Parents within a few mouse clicks to update and provide emergency contacts, caregiver, doctor, allergies, dismissal permissions and more on any Internet enabled smartphone, tablet or computer.

The prestigious acknowledgement is given annually to K12 education products that have supported education innovation. The winners were selected by the editors of District Administration magazine from hundreds of nominations submitted by readers, including school superintendents and district-level directors in districts across the United States. The winning products were determined by the quantity of nominations received per product, as well as an evaluation of product quality based upon readers’ nominations and explanations.

Due to the proliferation of handheld devices and the use of Social Media like Facebook and Twitter, everyone now demands information instantly and succinctly that is accurate and up-to-date. The recent events at Virginia Tech underscores the importance of having up-to-date information on students in the event of a crisis. K12 Alerts® award winning Electronic Emergency Card system ensures that school officials always have up-to-date information for access and instant parent communications.

“Inclusion in District Administration Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Products of the Year’ is a great acknowledgement,” said T. Gregory Bender, President & CEO. “We are always striving to produce the most innovative, reliable and cost-effective communications ecosystem for the sharing and management of emergency information on any Internet enabled device by school administrators. K12 Alerts has always been about building great products that increase operational efficiencies at schools with ease of use in mind when communicating with large groups.”

About K12 Alerts

K12 Alerts® was established in 2002 after 9/11 to find a better way to communicate with large groups of people during a crisis. The K12 Alerts® platform is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution created to enable school administrators to effortlessly record, send, and track targeted messages to groups in minutes. K12 Alerts® also provides an Electronic Student Emergency Cards portal that parents may update and administrators can access in a few keystrokes; providing doctor, allergy and other critical student information about each child. K12 Alerts® is growing rapidly throughout the United States and Patent Pending. Founded in 2002, K12 Alerts is headquartered in Westchester County in White Plains, N.Y. For more information, please visit http://www.k12alerts.com.

About District Administration

District Administration is a monthly publication covering all of the important topics faced in today’s K12 school systems. With a circulation of more than 73,000, District Administration reaches top decision-makers in virtually every school district across the country.

Subscribers are district-level leaders in K12 education, including superintendents, assistant superintendents, curriculum directors, business officers, IT directors and federal funds administrators. For more information visit http://www.districtadministration.com

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Question by Naveen C: Power electronics: a) What is the task of a thyristor? b) How does a thyristor work? c) Thyristors are used in
Power electronics: a) What is the task of a thyristor? b) How does a thyristor work? c) Thyristors are used in static frequency converters. How and for which purpose(s) are thyristors applied there?

Best answer:

Answer by RJJ
A thyristor is also called a silicon controlled rectifier.

a) it can be used to control high voltages and currents
b) The device works by allowing current to flow until a particular threshold level is reached. once this threshold level is reached, current is shut off (very basic expalnation).
c) The answer to this part depends upon the circuit the Thyristor is connected to. I can’t see the circuit so I can’t give a good answer!

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