An electric circuit that is used to start an electric motor is called a starter. Depending on the type of electric motor, there are different types of starters available. In this article, we will discuss the basics of three-point starters and four-point starters which are used for DC motor starting. We will also highlight how these two types of starters are different from each other. What is a Three Point Starter? As its name implies, a three point starter (shown in the above figure) is the one which has only three points (or terminals). A typical three point starter ... Read More

A cell is a device which can convert chemical energy into electrical energy. A cell consists of two electrodes and chemical substances inside it. When the cell is connected in a circuit, the chemical reactions take place inside the cell and as a result of these chemical reactions, an electric current flows in the circuit. In this article, we will discuss about galvanic cells and electrolytic cells and how these two types of cells are different from each other.What is a Galvanic Cell?A galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell in which an electric is produced from spontaneous oxidation-reduction reactions.The galvanic ... Read More

A circuit breaker is an electrical switching device that can open or close an electric circuit either normally or in case of fault. Therefore, a circuit breaker is one of the major component of an electrical power system or wiring system. A circuit breaker is usually equipped with a control mechanism which enable it to operate automatically in case of abnormal conditions in the circuit. Since the different electrical systems operate at different voltage and current levels. Therefore, according to system voltage and current, there are various types of circuit breakers available such as MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker), ACB (Air ... Read More

Both servo motor and stepper motor are special electrical machines that can satisfy the basic requirements of a positioning application. Servo motors and stepper motors convert the input electrical energy into angular velocity or movement of the motor shaft. However, there are quite different from each other in the way they operate. In this article, we have highlighted all the differences between servo motor and stepper motor. But, before discussing the differences, let's have some basic information about the servo and stepper motors so that it becomes easier to understand the differences between them. What is a Servo Motor? ... Read More

An electric motor is an electromechanical energy conversion device which converts the electrical energy input into mechanical energy output in the form of rotation of shaft. Based on the types of electric supply and working, the electric motors are classified in many types such as DC motors, induction motors, synchronous motors, stepper motors, servo motors, and many more. Read through this article to find out the major differences between a servo motor and a DC motor. But, before discussing the differences, let's get a basic overview of servo motors and DC motors. What is a Servo Motor? A type ... Read More

A diode is an electronic device that can perform switching and rectification operation in an electronic circuit. Till date, various types of diodes have been developed with the advancement in technology. In this article, we will discuss about Schottky diode and PN junction diode, and highlight the major differences between them by considering various parameters such as basic definition, circuit symbol, characteristics, applications, etc. What is a PN Junction Diode? A PN junction diode, as its name implies, a semiconductor electronic device which has two layers of oppositely charged semiconductor materials namely P-types and N-type semiconductors These two semiconductor ... Read More

Both RADAR and SONAR are systems used for the detection of objects. Therefore, the primary function of a RADAR and a SONAR is the same, however both use different technologies. Read through this article to find out the major differences between RADAR and SONAR. Let's start with some basics of RADAR and SONAR. What is RADAR? RADAR stands for Radio Detection and Ranging. The RADAR is the technology used for detecting objects such as aircrafts, ships, space-crafts, guided missiles, weather formations, etc. by the use of radio waves. A RADAR measures the distance, angle and radial velocity of an object ... Read More

A closed path following an electric current is known as an electric circuit or simply circuit. An electric circuit consists of a number of circuit components such as resistors, inductors, capacitors, etc. Sometimes in an electric circuit, two undesirable conditions occur namely open circuit and short circuit. Basically, these two states of an electric circuit are considered as faults in the circuit and hence are undesirable. In this article, we will highlight the major differences between an open circuit and a short circuit. What is an Open Circuit? As its name suggests, an open is a break ... Read More

An electrical device that is designed for switching and protection of an electrical circuit is called circuit breaker. A circuit breaker may operate manually as well as automatically to stop the flow of current through the circuit. There are several types of circuit breakers available such as MCB, MCCB, MCPB, RCCB, ACB, OCB, VCB, etc. In this article, we will highlight the differences between MPCB and MCCB by considering various parameters such as basic definition, type of protection provided, application, etc. Let's start with the basics of MPCB and MCCB. What is MPCB? MPCB stands for Motor Protection Circuit ... Read More

A circuit breaker is an electrical switching device that can open or close an electric circuit either normally or in case of a fault. Therefore, a circuit breaker is one of the major component of an electrical power system or wiring system. circuit breaker is usually equipped with a control mechanism which enable it to operate automatically in case of abnormal conditions in the circuit. Since there are different types of load that operate on different voltage levels and require different fault levels. Therefore, according to the operating voltage and fault level, there are various types of circuit breakers available ... Read More