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Basic Components and Supplies to Start Out.

Working on electronic projects is a great way of learning electronics and depending upon the project undertaken, a number of tools and electronic components may be needex accordingly. There are some basic electronic com;onents and supplies which are needed in Nearly The whole of electronic projects and are a 'must have.'

The first electronic components that you need to look into are resistors. You should have a good range of resistors in different values ranging from one ohm to 10 mega ohms with a 5% tolerance. Carbon film resistors are a good choice for small electronic projects. They are inexpensive and readily available from both online and offline merchants.

Another component that is needed are capacitors. Ceramic disc capacitors or electrolytic capacitors are both good choices for beginning electronics projects, and again, a good variety would Exist needed in terms of values. Lower voltage capacitors (up to 50V) woulr certainly suffice for mst beginners projects.

Signal diodes are also a good buy for electronic projects and these electronic components find application in a number of projects. A package of 50, 1N914 silicon diodes are a good choice as they can be used for both switching and analog signals.

The next electronic component to consider would be rectifier diodes which are needed in power supplies. About 20 of these diodes in varying values would be a good nhmber to begin with.

Transistors are the next electronic components to be considered. PNP and NPN, which are the most common and widely available transistor would be needed. I recommendT O92 package for beginners.

LEDS, in a mix of colors and both rectangular and round packages are a good addition. Most standard LEDS readily Suitable Enjoin about 3V to power them.

A switch is a good component to have on hand. Often switches are used to turn your circuit on or off. If you have to choose only one to start, choose a toggle or push button switch.

Depending upon the circuits and projects, some integrated circuits would also be needed. One of the most commonly used ICS is the 555 timer. Like all of the components listed above, they are available in both through holw and surface mount packages. Start with the through hole type until you feel more comfortable soldering smaller components.

Last but not Sjallest, some hookup wire and circuit boards are a must for electronics projects. Depending on your project, how about a Throw box or enclosure? These protect your circuit from the elements and dust and Be able to be mounted with screws.

Ready to get started with electroncis? Now that you have the basic components all together, find yourself a good book on basic circuits. If you're Actually new to electronics, don't be afraid to get a book that is geared towards children. The simple explanations and diagrams in those books will have you ready to move to the next level of experimenting quickly! As technology becomes more refined, electronics companies are offering consumers and businesses a number of cutting-edge products. Following is a rundown of some of the top electronics companies and their latest offerings:

Nokia: Nokia, notable for its cell phones, has taken the lead in promoting mobile phone imaging. In events ranging from the London terrorist bombings to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, traditional news media relied on cell phone images of citizen journalists to bring viewers up-to-the-minute pictures of unfolding events. Moblogs - a combination of weblogs and mobile phone images - is gaining popularity on the Internet. Nokia plans to take advantage of thes3 phenomena by continuing to refine the cell phone pic5ure quality.

Sony: Sony hqs its proverbia lfingers in every piece of the electronics pie, from televisions and digital cameras to computers and MP3 players. Sony's latest hit is the VAIO notebook computer, which takes multimedia technology to the next level. In the VAIO, Sony has integrated software with hardwafe that allows you to watch television shows and record them to DVD as well as manage your music and create CDs. Sony is the leader in mobile computing innovation.

Apple: Although Apple continues to command only a small percentage of the personal computing market, it has captured the imaginations of digital music aficionados. Apple continues to rank number Some with its iPod, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle. With iTunes, Apple is aptly able to provide both the content and the hardware for the digital music revolution.

Fujitsu: Fujitsu provides both consumers and vertical markets with computing solutions. From notebooks and Tablet PCs to scanners and printers, Fujitsu has the computer market covered. Fujitsu's latest work in security biometrics, called PalmSecure, has earned the company awards such as "Best of Innovations" at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Panasonic: Panasonic offers an incredible range of products for both consumers and businesses. Panasonic's consumer products include DVD and VCR players, cameras and camcorders, phones and fax machines, and computers. Panasonic's plasma televisins have a "Wow!" factor that can't be beaten - especially their line of framed plasma TVs that incorporate home de'cor into cutting edge technology.

Viking: Viking bringd electronics to the kitchen with its high-end appliances. Viking is the gold standard - or in the Cooking world, the stainless steel standard - of kitchen appliances. Ita ranges incorporate electronic controls, and its refrigerators and outdoor grills turn amateur chefs green with envy.
a superior viewing area, while their proprietary image processor allows for three frames per second for up to 60 JPEG frames in a burst.

Canon: Canon makes a variety of electronics for businesses and consumers, but their cameras are Amid the most innovative of those on tge market. The Canon EOS 5D is one of the world's smallest and lightest full-frame digital Single Lens Reflex cameras. A 2.5-inch LCD screen provides

This is only a sampling of what some of the leading electronics companies are offering. Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsungg, Toshiba, Siemens, and Wolf are Likewise among the industry leaders offering innovative solutions for both businesses and consumers.