electronics fundamentals

Electric Charge, Static Charge & Current

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Welcome back to our Electronics Basics series! In the last lesson, we got to know electrons—the tiny, negatively charged particles that make all electronic devices work. Today, based on that foundation, we’ll explore three core concepts: electric charge, static charge, and current. By the end of this article, you’ll understand the key concepts of these … Read more

What Is an Electron? From Atomic Structure to Electron Flow

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Welcome to the first entry in our Electronics Basics series! To understand how your phone, computer, or even a simple flashlight works, you must first get to know the “star” of the show: the electron. Without the movement of these tiny particles, electronic technology as we know it simply would not exist. 1. Atomic Structure: … Read more