In digital electronic devices and systems, binary registers are one of the crucial components that play a vital role in data storage and manipulation. Binary registers are the fundamental building blocks in memory unit of a digital system or device. In this article, we will explore basics of binary registers and binary register data. So, let’s start with the basic introduction of binary registers. What are Binary Registers? In digital systems, a binary register is considered the base of a data storage unit. It is a group of flip-flops connected together to store data and information in the form of ... Read More

Let's start this article with an overview of Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) codes before moving on to discuss BCD addition. What is BCD? BCD or Binary Coded Decimal is a coding scheme used to represent decimal number (0 to 9) in the form of binary digits of a group of 4-bits. Binary coded decimal is the simplest form to convert decimal numbers into their equivalent binary format. Although, binary coded decimal or BCD is not the same as the normal binary representation. In binary coded decimal (BCD) coding scheme, each decimal digit is represented as a group of 4-bit binary ... Read More

In digital electronic systems, a register is a basic memory element used to store and manipulate data in binary form. A register is basically a group of flip-flops, where a flip-flop is a one-bit storage device. The storage capacity of a register depends on the number of flip-flops used within the register. Registers are commonly used in different parts of a digital electronic system like processor, arithmetic unit, memory unit, etc. Based on the application and functionality, registers are classified into various types, such as data registers, shift registers, memory registers, etc. In this article, we will explore ... Read More

BiCMOS stands for Bipolar Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. BiCMOS technology is an integration technology that combines bipolar and CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) devices on a single chip. This technology is primarily used to combine the features of analog and digital circuits in a single IC chip. In this article, we will discuss BiCMOS technology, its definition, fabrication process, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. Before discussing the BiCMOS technology, let us first get an overview of bipolar technology and CMOS technology individually. What is Bipolar Technology? A semiconductor technology in which BJTs (Bipolar Junction Transistors) are used as the fundamental building blocks ... Read More

Let’s start this tutorial with a basic overview of BCD (Binary Coded Decimal) and Excess-3 codes. Thereafter, we will proceed further to discuss BCD to Excess 3 conversion. What is BCD? BCD stands for Binary Coded Decimal. BCD is a coding scheme used to represent decimal numbers in the binary format. In BCD coding scheme, each decimal digit, from 0 to 9, is encoded as a group of 4-bits. The BCD codes for 0 to 9 in the decimal number system is given in the table below. Decimal Digit Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) 0 0000 ... Read More

Both TN (Twisted Nematic) and IPS (In-Phase Switching) panels are types of back panels used in LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays), however they are quite different from each other. The most fundamental difference between TN panel and IPS panel is in their viewing angles. TN panels have a narrow viewing angle, typically around 160° horizontally and 170° vertically, while IPS panels have a wider viewing angle, typically around 178° horizontally and 178° vertically. Read this article to learn more about TN and IPS panels and how they are different from each other. What are TN Panels? In the context of ... Read More

Both AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) are popular display technologies widely used in a variety of electronic devices like monitors, laptop screens, smartphone screens, TV screens, and more. The fundamental difference between AMOLED and LCD displays is in their screen illumination technology that is AMOLED display uses organic materials that emit light on the passage of electric current which illuminates the screen, while LCD display uses a backlighting system to illuminate the display screen. Another major difference between AMOLED and LCD displays is in their contrast ratios, i.e. AMOLED displays offer infinite contrast ... Read More

MOS stands for Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Metal Oxide Semiconductor is used for constructing transistors which are called MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors). MOS transistors are being extensively used in a variety of modern electronic and power electronic devices like inverters, microprocessors, memory ICs, digital logic circuits, and more. What is a MOS Transistor? A MOS (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) transistor is a type of field effect transistor (FET) that can operate in both depletion mode and enhancement mode. A MOS transistor typically consists of three-terminals namely, Gate (G), Source (S), and Drain (D). The major parts of a MOS ... Read More

What is a Logic Gate? In digital circuits, a logic gate is a fundamental element of the digital circuit or system, that performs a specific logical operation. A logic gates typically has one or more inputs and only one output. The output of the logic gate is related to the inputs based on a certain logic. Some commonly used logic gates are: AND Gate, OR Gate, NOT Gate, NAND Gate, and NOR Gate. What is CMOS Technology? CMOS, Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor, is a predominant technology used for manufacturing integrated circuits (ICs). This technology is widely used for manufacturing a ... Read More

Both SMPS and UPS are types of power supplies used in various electronic devices like computers. Although, SMPS and UPS are completely different from each other in terms their primary function and many other parameters. The fundamental difference between SMPS and UPS is that SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) is designed to convert and regulate electricity for a specific application, while UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is designed to provide backup power supply during mains power outages. In this article, we will discuss the important differences between SMPS and UPS. But before discussing the differences, let us first get a ... Read More