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Building a Pc? Learn How to Choose Components, and Avoid Costly Mistakes!

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Building a Pc? Learn How to Choose Components, and Avoid Costly Mistakes! document. body. offsetHeight ? document. body. scrollHeight : document. body. offsetHeight + ‘px’)}*:first-child+html
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Building my own computer was one of my favorite projects. Customizing a machine to your needs, and assembling it yourself is always an awesome thing. However, there are so many different PC parts out there sometimes it gets a little confusing to know what you should buy! In this blog I’ll go over basic PC parts, and how to make sure you pick up components that will play nice together.

Shopping For Parts

First of, you’ll need a place to do your shopping. If you don’t have any computer stores around you locally (like me) then you’ll have to go online. Which is no problem! Big selections, low prices, and quality merchandise if you know where to look! This is the one time I will advise against buying on Ebay. If you are new to computers you may end up getting lots of parts that are of no use to you due to seller’s mis-representing. Most sellers have a policy about checking compatibility – So you’ll be stuck with the parts. My favorite online source for PC parts is Directron. They have a massive selection, low prices, reasonable shipping, and i’ve never been dissapointed with them. There are lots of other good places like New Egg, but personally i’ve not needed to buy anywhere else.

Motherboards

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The motherboard is the beating heart of your PC. All the other pieces plug into it, and are given life. When you purchase a motherboard you need to make sure it will work with all your other parts. When looking to make a purchase ask yourself the following questions.

* Will this board support the processor I want?

* Does it support single or dual channel memory? Does it have enough slots?

* How many PCI slots will I need?

* Does it support IDE, SATA, or both?

* What size is it?

By browsing the long list of specifications; you can thumb through it until you have answered all these questions. We’ll take this MSI motherboard for an example. .

Processors: Supports 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 processor (Socket 754). Supports 2800+, 3000+, 3200+, 3400+, 3700+. Supports Sempron 2600+, 2800+, 3000+, 3100+, 3300+.

“This board supports AMD processors – If you want to use an Intel processor you’ll need to pick a board that is made for those. The numbers are the power of the processor – it will support a 2800 – 3700 mhz Athlon 64 or 2600 – 3300 mhz Sempron. Make sure you buy the correct socket else you’ll find yourself with the wrong connections! In the case of our example we’ll need to get a 754. “

Memory: Supports two 184-pin DDR SDRAMs up to 2GB memory size. Supports DDR400*/DDR333/DDR266 DDR SDRAM.

“This board has two RAM (Random Access Memory) slots. It will support up to 2GB of memory of the DDR400, DDR333. and DDR266 varities. If you don’t buy the correct sticks they will not fit in the slots. “

On-Board IDE:An IDE controller on the VT8237R chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation modes. It can connect 4 Ultra ATA drives. Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in VT8237R: Up to 150MB/s transfer speed. Can connect up to 2 Serial ATA drives. Support RAID 0, RAID 1. Audio: 6 Channel software audio codec VIA VT1617A. Compliance with AC97′ v2. 3 Spec. Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.

“IDE are the slots that connect things like your Hard drives, CD Rom drives, ect. The board in this example will allow you to use 4 ATA (IDE) devices. (Two ribbon cables to the board itself, and two devices to each cable. ) This board also supports two SATA devices if you want to you them; or upgrade in the future.

On-Board Peripherals: 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1. 2M, 1. 44M and 2. 88Mbytes. 2 serial ports (COM2 supported by pin-out). 1 VGA port. 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode. 8 USB 2. 0 ports (Rear x 4 / Front x 4). 3 audio ports in vertical (Line-out, Line-in, MIC). 1 RJ-45 jack. 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR.

” This board also has. .

* Support for one floppy drive.

* 2 Com serial Ports

* 1 VGA port

* 1 Parallel port

* 8 USB ports (4 in the back of the PC and 4 in the front)

* 3 Audio ports (Line out, Line in, and a Mic)

* 1 RJ45 Jack (Telephone line or similar input)

* IrDA Jack (Infared Data Association)

How much you want to spend on a motherboard is up to you. If it has everything you want and looks solid then go for it. My main board cost about $80, had everything I need, and has so far treated me very well. I’ve got support for SATA, and four RAM slots so I can upgrade later on if I decide I want to.

This particular board is a mATX (Micro ATX) size component, and so we’ll need to make sure it will fit in the case we purchase. Else the mounting, connectors, ect. may be off.

Processors

The processor does just what it says – it processes your commands. The better the CPU then the faster your computer will be able to issue commands. Most people do not need a super high end processor for their everyday tasks.

Whether you want to go with Intel or AMD is really a matter of preference. You can listen to processor fights until your blue in the face, but I guess it’s just something you have to try for yourself. Personally, I’m an AMD user. So, we’ll use one of those for our example.

AMD Sempron 2800+

“Specifications: Processor: AMD Sempron. Model: 2800+. Core: Palermo. Ordering P/N (PIB): SDA2800BXBOX. Operating Mode: 32/64. Stepping: E6. Frequency: 1600Mhz. HT Speed: 1600. Voltage: 1. 40V. Max Temp: 69oC. Thermal Power: 62W. L1 Cache: 128KB. L2 Cache: 256KB. CMOS Technology: 90nm SOI. Socket: Socket 754. “

From the description we can gather the information we need!

* We know our motherboard supports AMD. So check!

* We know it will support a processor with 2800 mhz of power. Check!

* We know our motherboard is socket 754 just like this processor! Check!

Alright, this processor is compatible! If you want to use a more or less powerful processor go ahead, and browse; Just compare the specs, and make sure you’re still compatible. Most processors come with the heatsink, fan, ect. so you shouldn’t have to worry about that.

Hard drive

Most of the work for this piece is based on how demanding of a user you are, and not compatibility. We’ll use this Seagate Barracuda for our example this time around.

Specifications: Model Number: ST3160815A. Interface: Ultra ATA/100. Cache: 8 MBytes. Capacity: 160 GB. Areal density (avg): 101 Gbits/inch2. Guaranteed Sectors: 312,581,808. Spindle Speed: 7,200 rpm. Average latency: 4. 16 msec. Random read seek time: Random write seek time

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Maximum interface transfer rate: 100 Mbytes/sec. PHYSICAL: Height (max): 19. 99 mm (0. 787 inches). Width (max): 101. 6 mm (4. 010 inches). Length (max): 146. 99 mm (5. 787 inches).

“This tells you some random information about the computer. The important information that we really need at this point. . .

* Interface: Ultra ATA(IDE) – If you didn’t pick a board with SATA then you’ll need this type of drive. IDE are older, and not as fast as SATA drives, but they will save you cash.

* Cache: 8MB – This means you can store 8MB worth of data for fast retrieving. Saves you time for things you use a lot basically.

* Spindle Speed: 7200RPM – This is how fast your drive will spin – The higher this number is the faster your drive will operate, and the faster your computer can fetch data.

* Capacity: 160 Gb – The most important bit of information! How much space we have to take up! Personally I’m very needy in this department I have a 400GB drive, and still want to upgrade. If you have lots of movies, music, games, and files opt for a bigger drive.

This is a standard 3. 5 inch drive so the actual dimensions aren’t really important. Unless you are custom building a case then you don’t really need to measure anything like that since cases are build to support this universal size desktop drive. “

Memory (RAM)

RAM or Random Access Memory is what your computer uses to run applications. The more things you have going at once the more memory your computer is going to need to handle these commands. My computer runs 24 hours a day, and I have lots of idling programs; my 2GB of RAM is still not enough for me.

Let’s take a look at this Kingston 512MB stick.

Specifications: Model number: KVR333X64C25/512. 512MB 333MHZ 184PIN DDR Memory, No-ECC. Higher performance over mainstream PC100 or PC133 memory. Up to 2. 1 GB/sec of peak bandwidth using PC2700 DIMMs (with DDR333 memory chips). JEDEC Standard. 184 pin DIMM, non-ECC. DIMM Lead pitch: 1. 27 mm. 2. 5 Volts. SSTL-2 I/O Interface. CAS Latencies: 2. 5. SPD Support.

“From this description we can see that our RAM is. .

* 184 pin – Just what our mother board needs.

* DDR333 (333 mhz) – Which is compatible with our main board as well.

* 512 MB – It’s fast approaching where this is not enough memory. If you want to run Windows Vista you should opt for 1 GB bare minimum. If you are heavy on applications then I’d go for more if you can afford it.

Case

A case is a lot of preference, but make sure you have parts that will fit inside it. If you bought a normal size board then don’t get yourself a micro sized case. This case will fit a standard or a micro ATX sized motherboard.

You can build anything from a tiny tabletop PC, to a full size floor server rack. You’ll have to read the description on anything you look at since some come with more than others. The one we’re looking at here comes with a 450 watt power supply. Keep in mind that anything you plug into your computer uses power, and you need one strong enough to handle it. Basic rule of thumb. . the more expensive (higher end) your parts. . the more power they will suck up. If you want a giant graphics card that takes up the whole case; don’t skimp on your power supply unit. ; )

Congrats! You’ve got all the important parts for your new computer! I didn’t highlight anything like CD/DVD drives since they shouldn’t be that tricky. With the information you’ve learned about the rest of the components that should be easy for you. : )

Happy Building.

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Building a PC? Learn? choose the components, and? avoid errors co? mouth disease!

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Cr? St my own computer? T? one of my projects pr? f? r? s. Customization of a machine? your needs and the self-assembly m? me is always an amazing thing. However, there are so pi? These diff PC? Ent s? Down sometimes? Has become a bit difficult to know what you should buy! In this blog I am going on basic PC parts, and how to make sure you pick the components that play well together. Shopping For Pi? These First, you need a place to do your shopping. If you do not have computer stores around you at the local (like me) then you must go online. Who is not a problem? Me! S Big? Elections, low prices and quality merchandise? o if you know? look! This is the only o? I d? advises buying on Ebay. If you? Your familiaris? with computers, you can end up? be a lot of pi? those who are of no help? for you because of vendor-represented? sensing mission. Most sellers have a policy on VERIFICATION device compatibility – So you’re stuck? with the parties. My favorite online source for Cu in these Directron PC. They have a great s? Selection, low prices, reasonable shipping, and I never t? d? u with them. There are many other good places like New Egg, but personally I do not need to buy anywhere? elsewhere. Maps m? Res —————- The map m? Re is the heart of your PC. All other Cu connect these, and are given? life. When you buy a map m? Re you need to make sure it works with all your other foot? These. When looking for? make a purchase ask yourself the following questions. ????* Does this board support the processor I want? Is it ????* support MEMORY single or dual channel? Has enough cr? Panels schedules? ????* How many PCI slots do I need? ????* Is it supports IDE, SATA, or both? ????* How big is it? Looking through the long list of specifically engineered, you can flip up? what r you? laid? all these issues. We will take this card m? Re MSI for an example. . CPU: Supports 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 754). Supports 2800 +, 3000 +, 3200 +, 3400 +, 3700 +. Supports Sempron 2600 +, 2800 +, 3000 +, 3100 +, 3300 +. ”This board supports AMD – If you want to use an Intel processor, you’ll need to choose a board that is made for those figures are processor power -. it will support a 2800 – 3700 MHz Athlon 64 or -. 2600! Sempron 3300 MHz sure you buy the right decision or you’ll end up with bad connections in the case of our example, we need to get a 754 “. MEMORY: DDR SDRAM Supports two 184-pin up? 2 GB of MEMORY. Supports DDR400 * / DDR333/DDR266 DDR SDRAM. ”This card has two RAM (Random Access Memory) the cr? Panels schedules. It can hold up? 2 GB MEMORY DDR400, DDR333. DDR266 and variety in your s. If you do not buy good b? tones they do not fit into the slots. “ On-Board IDE: One controlled? Their FDI on the VT8237R chipset provides IDE HDD / CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133. It can connect 4 Ultra ATA drives. Contr? Their Serial ATA/150 int? Gr? in VT8237R: Up? 150 MB / s transfer speed. Possibility? connect up? 2 Serial ATA hard drives. Supports RAID 0, RAID 1. Audio: 6 software audio codec VIA VT1617A Channel. Compatible with AC97 ‘v2. 3 Spec. Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. ”FDI are the cr? Panels that connect things like hard drives, CD Roms, etc.. The board of directors in this example you will use 4 ATA (IDE) devices. (Two c? BLES dishes ? m-map it? me, and two devices? each. c? wheat) This card supports? also two p? riph? AMERICAS SATA if you want them, or putting? level? the future. The Council-p? Riph? America: 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1. 2M, 1. 44M and 2. 88Mbytes. 2-port s PERSIE (COM2 supported by pin-out). 1 VGA port. 1 parallel port? The supports SPP / EPP / ECP. 8 ports USB 2. 0 ports (rear? Re x 4 / Front x 4). 3 audio ports? vertical (Line-out, line-in, MIC). 1 RJ-45. 1 IrDA connector for SIR / ASKIR / HPSIR. ”This council? Also .. ????* Support for a floppy drive. ????* 2 ports s PERSIE COM ????* 1 VGA port ????* 1 port parallel? The ????* 8 USB ports (4? The rear? Re PC’s and 4? Front) ????* 3 audio ports (Line Out, Line in, and microphone) ????* 1 RJ45 Jack (line t? L? Sound or input? E like) ?? Jack * IrDA (Association data? Es Infrared) How much you want to pass on a map m? Re is? you. If it has everything you want and looks solid so go ahead. My main board co t of about $ 80, had everything needed, and up? pr? me feel very? s property line?. I got support for SATA and four locations MEMORY so I can wear? level later if I d? cide what I want. This board is a component Particular size re mATX (Micro ATX), and so we need to ensure they are inter? MANAGE if we buy. Otherwise the assembly, connectors, etc.. can be brought to? disables?. Processors The processor simply does what it says – it processes your orders. The best of the CPU, then the faster your computer will be capable of? Set of commands. Most people do not need a super end processor? Lev? S for their t? Daily tasks. Whether you want to go with Intel or AMD is really about pr? F? Conference. You can? Control costs up? what processor your blue in the face, but I think it’s just something you should try on your m? me. Personally, I’m an AMD user. So we’ll use one of those for our example. AMD Sempron 2800 + ”Chars? Characteristics: Processor: AMD Sempron Mod? On:. 2800 + Core:. Palermo Order P / N (GDP). SDA2800BXBOX Mode: 32/64 Stepping ..: E6 Fr? Frequency: 1600Mhz speed .. HT: 1600 Voltage: 1.. 40V Max Temp: 69oC .. ‘s? thermal energy:. 62W L1 Cache:. 128KB L2 Cache:. 256KB CMOS:. SOI 90 nm Socket:. Socket 754 “ D’apr? S description that we may collect the information we need! ????* We know that our map m? Re supports AMD. V? Rifiez then! ????* We know it will support a 2800 MHz processor power. V? Rifiez! ????* We know that our map m? Re socket 754 CPU is like this! V? Rifiez! Well, this processor is compatible! If you want to use a less powerful processor, more or go ahead and browse; Just compare specifically engineered, and make sure you? Your compatible yet. Most processors are book’s with the radiator, fan, etc.. so you should not have? are concerned? b? this subject. HDD Most of this work Cu is this low? On e fa? Which is demanding a user you, not compatibility?. We will use this Seagate Barracuda in our example this time. Sp? Fications: Num? Ro mod? On: ST3160815A. Interface: Ultra ATA/100. Cache: 8 MB Capacity?: 160 GB Density? surface (average): 101 Gbits/inch2. Guaranteed Sectors: 312,581,808. Speed: 7200 rpm. Average Latency: 4. 16 msec. Accepted? Al s read? Random: acc? S? Al WRITING? Random —————- Maximum interface transfer: 100 MB / sec. PHYSICS: Height (max): 19. 99 mm (0. 787 inches). Width (max): 101. 6 mm (4. 010 inches). Length (max): 146. 99 mm (5. 787 inches). ”It tells you some information on the computer at random. The important information that we really need? This stage … ????* Interface: Ultra ATA (IDE) – If you do not choose a card with SATA then you will need this type of player. FDI is more? G? S, and not as fast as SATA, but they will allow you to? SAVE tr? Flow. ????* Cache: 8 MB – This means you can store a value of 8 MB of data? Es for r? Cup-operation Quick. Save time for things you use a lot actually. ????* Speed: 7200 rpm – This is the fastest? Your player of spin – The higher the number the faster your hard drive does not work, the faster your computer can r? cup? rer the data? es. Capacity ????*?: 160 GB – Bit the most important information! How much space we have? up! Personally, I’m tr? Sd? In possession of this? Department that I have a 400 GB drive and always wear? level. If you have a lot of movies, music, games, files, and opt for a bigger disk. This is a standard 3. Entra? Ment 5 inches for the dimensions r? They are not really important. If you don ‘? Your not a case custom built, then you do not really need to measure something like? Has since cases are built to support this universal player size office. “ MEMORY (RAM) RAM or Random Access Memory is what your computer uses to ex? CLURE applications. Things are more complicated you? both more than m? memory of your computer will need to process these commands. My computer runs 24 hours a day, and I have many programs idling; my 2 GB of RAM is not enough for me. Take a look? Kingston 512 MB this b? Tone. Sp? Fications: Num? Ro mod? On: KVR333X64C25/512. 512 MB MEMORY 333MHZ DDR 184-Pin, No-ECC. Best Performance PC100 int? Grate or MEMORY PC133. Up? 2. 1 GB / s of peak bandwidth using PC2700 DIMMs (with DDR333 chips MEMORY). JEDEC standard. 184-pin DIMM, non-ECC. DIMM non-lead: 1. 27 mm. 2. 5 volts. SSTL-2 I / O Interface. CAS Latency: 2. 5. SPD Support. ”From this description, we can see that our RAM .. ????* 184-pin – All map m? Re needs. ????* DDR333 (333 MHz) – which is consistent with our map m? Re well. ????* 512 MB – it’s fast approach o? this is not enough MEMORY. If you want ex? CLURE Windows Vista, you should opt for at least 1 GB. If you? Heavy on your applications can I find more if you can afford. Case A case is a lot of pr? F? Reference, but make sure the Cu that will fit these? the indoor situations. If you bought? card-size, so do not be a case of micro enterprises. This case will be? Quip? a standard or a map m? re micro ATX size. You can build anything? from a desktop PC tiny? a server rack size? Tage complete. You should read the description of everything you look for some just more than others. That we consider here is delivered? with a 450 watt power supply. Keep? mind that whatever you plug? your computer uses power, and you need strong enough to cope. r? basic rule. . most hp? re (finer) of your feet? these. . the more power they aspire. If you want a map g? Ante chart takes the whole thing, do? Sinez not on your power supply. ;) F? Congratulations! You all? L? Elements important to your new computer! I did not put in? Obviousness as CD / DVD, because they should not? Be that difficult. With the information you learned on the remaining components should? Be easy for you. :) B? Happy buildings. DIY

100 times faster transistor d? Development of new carbon-speed-del? amorphous-silicon RFID, semiconductor components, the transistor carbon – printing

Monday, September 6th, 2010

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Motherboards – Functions and Components

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Everyone knows what a computer even if not everyone knows how to use it. There are many factors that come into play when there is a computer running, each with its own purposes, but none is as important as the motherboard. A computer has many different parts. Among them include the CPU, the brain of the computer’s hard drive for storage, RAM, which store data for quick and easy, graphics card, for better 3D performance, sound cards, to improve the audio experience, a network card, so you can link your computer to others and much more. Although each is very important for the performance of a computer, they are all linked to the proper functioning by one thing: the motherboard. A glossary for his goal would be to provide electrical and logical connections by which the other system components to communicate. Motherboards connect the various elements by means of conductive, usually copper, which are placed on a nonconductive substrate. They include different connectors for components to be inserted or attached to. What you usually find on motherboards? The first thing is making the CPU. The outlets are designed according to the CPU, forming an electrical interface with them, which means that you can not put a processor socket. Other important niche are those where the main memory is inserted. They store data for quick access to the processor, to perform the necessary functions, which makes the overall speed of the superior system. Each new development aims to increase the overall performance of components. Mothers have an integrated chipset which serves the purpose of building an interface between the FSB of the CPU and main memory and other peripheral bus. Otherwise, the CPU can not communicate with external devices. Another important element is the motherboard’s basic input / output system or BIOS short. When a computer is turned on for the first time, the code managed by this computer is the BIOS. The function of this code is to identify and initiate other hardware found on the system, such as floppy disks, hard disks or CD-ROM. The clock generator of a motherboard synchronizes the various components. Almost all mothers today includes connectors that can support devices commonly used. Among them include PS / 2 connectors and Universal Serial Bus. Since the motherboard manufacturers decided that they should set a standard so universally compatible hardware can be created, there have been many improvements in the area. PCI Slots and AMR can be found in almost all products, and the maps, we can insert network, sound cards, modems and other components specifically designed for those slots. Another connector is on the motherboard is the power connector. It receives power form the PSU and it is distributed among the components so they function properly. Given that all aspects have been concluded in this article, because they need a book to present itself, if you want more information on the functions of a motherboard, make sure to visit motherboardpro. com.

100 times faster transistor speed development of new carbon beyond the amorphous-silicon RFID, semiconductor components, the transistor carbon – printing

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

At room temperature semiconductor technology for making devices such as electronic billboards will be (electronicbillboards) that large-scale applications, and RFID tags can be disposable applications, ultra-low-cost as possible. But most of the transistors at room temperature electron mobility is very low, only digital one percent per volt cm ^ sec (cm2/Vs). Now, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech), the Researchers say that by using carbon-60 (C60) film Ball Buck (fullerenes) or fullerenes (fullerenes) to manufacture transistors (transistor) channel (channel), found a ratio of amorphous silicon can be produced (amorphous ) at room temperature to 100 times faster methods of manufacture of transistors. “We do not claim to be the first to make the C60 transistors at room temperature laboratory,” Professor GeorgiaTech BernardKippelen said: “The innovation of our R & D results is to prove that the process at room temperature and obtained a 3 ~ 5cm2 / Vs such a high electron mobility, but can also have good stability renewable (reproducibility), low threshold voltage, and switching High ratio (offcurrent report). “global research laboratory at room temperature in technology to take advantage of low prices, sword disaster Yao high performance? Printing technology Oll-to-roll) printing ink jet or to create large displays and low-cost applications such as RFID products, in that way, you do not need these expensive room own, the process at high temperature. But there are many ways tries to use organic materials in the transistors, but also tried to use the formula for finding new materials to improve the mobility of electrons in the channel. Other research units have achieved higher than the electron mobility GeorgiaTech study group, but especially through the process at high temperature? Made with transistors. Although U.S. industry has developed an inorganic silicon ink Kovio (inorganicsiliconink), can be manufactured using thin film transistors of inkjet printing, but? Process temperature is much higher than the plastic substrate could afford. Despite the results GeorgiaTech R & D, non-fulfillment process at high temperature can reach the mobility of electrons (Kovio says that mobility of electrons and silicon polycrystalline as good), they achieve the electron mobility than amorphous silicon was. Potential applications of technology as a means of production does not require that the refresh rate of 16 ms (refresh) the display of the service (for display), they can use plastic substrates at low cost. Improvements design in recent years on the basis Kippelen says his research team has identified the need for low temperature high electron mobility optimize the materials and parameters: “Our research is based on the refining organic semiconductors (purification) and treatment based on several years of experience. while the gate dielectric (gatedielectric) and the choice of metal electrode, but also play an important role. “Georgia Tech Professor Bernard Kippelen (center) at room temperature on transistor research and development projects, and researcher at the school and BenoitDomercq Zhang Xiao-Hong, a PhD candidate to work together. The convenience, component GeorgiaTech team model is manufactured in the silicon substrate, but the researchers said their use of organic transistors C60 all elements are made at room temperature. transistors used for the metal electrode at room temperature, it is used with OLED screen and plastics used in transparent solar cells? Way (transparentprocess) evidence given the same technology. “Our sensor is the use of masks (shadow masks) and thermal evaporation (thermalevaporation) process In the highlight of organic semiconductors; Kippelen said: “With the metal source (source) and between the substrate to keep sufficient distance (three feet), allows the substrate can be regarded as overheating process filing. “Then, researchers will study the production of N-channel and P channel transistor means, enjoy the ambient temperature of organic materials, the manufacture of active matrix display for CMOS inverters (inverters), ring oscillator ( ringoscillator), logic gate and the auxiliary drive circuit, etc.. “Replacing the silicon with a plastic floor, but also our future share research project Kippelen said. However, the production line using transistors C60 or there is a disadvantage is that they are sensitive to oxygen means that components must work in an environment of nitrogen. The researchers plan to re-form a fullerene molecule, and in the way of vacuum packing components to solve the problem.

Build a PC? Learn how to choose components, and avoid costly mistakes!

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Building my own computer has been one of my favorite projects. Customize your machine needs and the self-assembly is always an incredible thing. However, there are so many different parts of PCs out there, sometimes it is a bit difficult to know what you should buy! In this blog I am an essential part of computers, and how to make sure you pick the components that play well together. Shopping Parts First, you need a place to do your shopping. If you do not have computer stores around you at the local level (like me) you’ll have to go online. What is not a problem! Big selection, low prices and quality merchandise if you know where to look! Is the only time I recommend buying on Ebay. If you’re new to the computer, you may receive a lot of parts that are useless to you because of Seller Representative MIS. Most sellers have a policy on the verification of compatibility – then you will be stuck with the parties. My favorite source for games online Directron PC. They have a great selection, low prices, reasonable shipping, and I’ve never been disappointed with them. There are many other good places like New Egg, but personally I do not need to buy anywhere else. Motherboards —————- The motherboard is the heart of your PC. All other parts connect, and are given life. When you buy a motherboard you must make sure that it will work with all your other parts. When looking to make a purchase ask yourself the following questions. * Does the council support the processor I want? * Is there memory support single or dual channel? Is there enough housing? * How many PCI slots do I need? * Is this support IDE, SATA, or both? * How big is it? Walking through the long list of specifications, you can browse until you have answered all these questions. We will take this motherboard MSI for an example. . Processors: Supports 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 754). Supports 2800 +, 3000 +, 3200 +, 3400 +, 3700 +. Supports Sempron 2600 +, 2800 +, 3000 +, 3100 +, 3300 +. ”This board supports AMD – If you want to use an Intel processor, you’ll need to choose a board that is made for people. The figures are the processor power – he supported a 2800 – 3700 MHz Athlon 64 or 2600-3300 MHz. Sempron Make sure you buy the right decision if you end up with bad connections! In the case of our example we will need to have a 754. “ Memory: Supports two 184-pin DDR SDRAM up to 2GB memory size. Supports DDR400 * / DDR333/DDR266 DDR SDRAM. ”This card has two RAM (Random Access Memory) slots. It supports up to 2GB of DDR400 memory, DDR333. DDR266 and varieties. If you do not buy the right club, they do not fit into slots. On-Board IDE: An IDE controller on the VT8237R chipset provides IDE HDD / CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation modes. It can connect 4 Ultra ATA drives. Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in VT8237R: Up to 150 MB of transfer / s speed. Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives. Support RAID 0, RAID 1. Audio: VIA VT1617A 6 Channel software audio codec. Compatible with AC97 ‘v2. 3 Spec. Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement. ”IDE slots are the connections of your hard drives, CD Roms, etc.. The board of directors in this example you will use 4 ATA (IDE) devices. (Two ribbon cables to the commission itself Similarly, and two aircraft to each cable.) This board also supports two SATA devices if you want them, or upgrade in the future. On-Board devices: 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1. 2m, 1. 44M and 2. 88Mbytes. 2 serial ports (COM2 supported by pin-out). 1 VGA port. 1 parallel port supports SPP / EPP / ECP. 8 USB 2. 0 ports (Rear x 4 / Front x 4). 3 audio ports in vertical (Line-out, line-in, MIC). 1 RJ-45 jack. 1 IrDA connector for SIR / ASKIR / HPSIR. ”The board also .. * Support for a floppy drive. * 2 Serial COM ports * 1 VGA port * 1 parallel port * 8 USB ports (4 rear of the PC and 4 in front) * 3 audio ports (Line out, Line, and a microphone) * 1 RJ45 Jack (input telephone line or similar) Jack * IrDA (Infrared Data Association) How much you want to spend on a motherboard is to you. If it has everything you want and looks solid, so go ahead. My main board cost about $ 80, had everything needed, and has so far treated me very well. I got support for SATA and four slots for RAM so I can upgrade later if I decide I want. The advice given is a mATX (Micro ATX) Component size, and therefore we must ensure that it fits into the case that we buy. Otherwise the assembly, connectors, etc.. can be disabled. Processors The processor does just what it says – it processes your orders. The best of the CPU, then the faster your computer will be able to give orders. Most people do not need a super high end processor for their daily tasks. Whether you want to go with Intel or AMD is really a matter of preference. You can hear the fighting until your blue in the face processor, but I think it’s just something you should try for yourself. Personally, I’m an AMD user. So we’ll use one of those for our example. AMD Sempron 2800 + ”Specifications: Processor: AMD Sempron. Model: 2800 +. Core: Palermo. Ordering P / N (GDP): SDA2800BXBOX. Mode: 32/64. Stepping: E6. Frequency: 1600Mhz. HT Speed: 1600. Voltage: 1. 40V. Max Temp: 69oC. Thermal Power: 62W. L1 Cache: 128KB. L2 cache: 256KB. CMOS Technology: 90nm SOI. Socket: Socket 754. “ From the description we can gather the information we need! * We know that our motherboard supports AMD. Check it! * We know that it will support a 2800MHz processor power. Check! * We know that our motherboard socket 754 CPU is like this! Check! Well, this processor is compatible! If you want to use a less powerful processor, more or go ahead and browse, just compare the features, and make sure you are always compatible. Most processors come with the radiator, fan, etc.. You do not have to worry about that. HDD Most of the work of this piece is based on how demanding a user you, not compatibility. We’ll use the Seagate Barracuda for our example this time. Specifications: Model Number: ST3160815A. Interface: Ultra ATA/100. Cache: 8 MB Capacity: 160 GB. areal density (average): 101 Gbits/inch2. Guaranteed Sectors: 312,581,808. Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm. Average Latency: 4. 16 ms. Search time for random: random write seek time —————- Maximum interface transfer: 100 MB / sec. PHYSICAL: Height (max): 19. 99 mm (0. 787 inches). Width (max): 101. 6 mm (4. 010 inches). Length (max): 146. 99 mm (5. 787 inches). ”This tells you some information on the computer at random. The important information that we really need at this stage … * Interface: Ultra ATA (IDE) – If you have not taken a board with SATA, so you will need this type of player. FDI are older and not as fast as SATA, but they will save you cash. * Cache: 8 MB – This means you can store a value of 8 MB of data for quick retrieval. Save time for things you use many essentials. * Speed: 7200 rpm – is the speed of your drive spin – The higher the number the faster your hard work, and the faster your computer can retrieve data. * Capacity: 160GB – The most important bit of information! What is the space that we face! Personally, I am very poor in this department, I have a 400GB disk, and always upgrade. If you have a lot of movies, music, games, files and opt for a bigger disk. It is a standard 3. On the drive 5 inches for the actual dimensions are not really important. If you are not a case of build to suit, then you do not really need to measure something like that as cases are built to support this universal player size office. “ Memory (RAM) RAM or Random Access Memory is what your computer uses to run applications. Things are more complicated you have both more memory your computer will need to process these commands. My computer runs 24 hours a day, and I have a lot of idling programs, my 2 GB of RAM is not enough for me. Take a look at this Kingston 512 MB stick. Specifications: Model number: KVR333X64C25/512. 512MB 333MHz 184-pin DDR Memory, No-ECC. Increased performance over mainstream PC100 or PC133 memory. Up to 2. 1 GB / s peak bandwidth using PC2700 DIMMs (with DDR333 memory chips). JEDEC Standard. 184-pin DIMM, non-ECC. DIMM main field: 1. 27 mm. 2. 5 volts. SSTL-2 I / O interface. CAS Latencies: 2. 5. SPD Support. ”From this description, we can see that our RAM .. * 184-pin – All our motherboard needs. * DDR333 (333 MHz) – which is compatible with our motherboard as well. * 512 MB – is fast approaching when it is not enough memory. If you want to run Windows Vista, you should opt for 1GB. If you’re heavy on the applications can I find more if you can afford. Case A case is much preferred, but make sure you have parts that fit inside. If you purchased a card-size, so do not worry a case of micro enterprises. This case will be equipped with a standard or micro ATX motherboard size. You can build anything from a tiny table PC, a server rack full size floor. You have to read the description of everything you look for some just more than others. The one we study here comes with a 450 watt power supply. Keep in mind that whatever you plug in your computer uses power, and you need strong enough to cope. basic rule. . the end the most expensive (more) of your pieces. . the more power they aspire. If you want a giant map that charts the whole thing again, do not skimp on your PSU. ;) Congratulations You have all the important elements for your new computer! I have not highlighted as the CD / DVD, because they should not be that difficult. With the information you have learned about the rest of the components that should be easy for you. :) Good construction. DIY

Major Components of an Hd Video Camera

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Major Components All video cameras contain 3 major components – the lens, imager, and recorder. The lens gathers and focuses the light on the imager, which is normally a charge coupled device (CCD) or CMOS sensor IC. Finally, the recorder will encode the video signal into a form that can be stored. Commonly, the optics and imager are known as the camera section. The optic lens is the first component in the camera section’s light path. The optics normally have one or more the following adjustments: 1. aperture – controls the amount of light 2. zoom – controls the field of view 3. shutter speed – captures continuous motion In most consumer units, these adjustments are automatically controlled by the video camera’s electronics, normally to maintain constant exposure onto the imager. The imager is the “eye” of the camera, housing a photo sensitive device or devices. The imager works to convert light into an electronic video signal through an elaborate electronic process. The camera lens projects an image to the imager surface, exposing the photo sensitive array to the light. The light exposure is then converted into an electrical charge. Towards the end of the timed exposure, the imager will convert the accumulated charge into a continuous analog voltage at the imager’s output terminals. The third piece, the recorder, is responsible for writing the video signal to a recording medium, such as magnetic videotape. The recording function involves many steps of signal processing, and historically, the recording process introduced some distortion and noise to the stored video, such that the playback of stored signal may not retain the same detail as the original live feed. All but the most primitive of video cameras will also need to have a recorder controlling section which will allow you to control the camera. You can also swich the recorder into playback mode for reviewing your recorded footage. The image you recorded doesn’t need to be limited to what appeared in the view finder. For a documentation of events such as those used by the police, the fields of view will overlay such things as the time and date of the recording along the top and bottom of the image. As you can probably tell now, a high definition video camera is very complex indeed. There are several other parts involved as well, although the above are the most important. A HD video camera is very complex in build, making it something that is more than worth the time it takes to create.
Steve Cownley
http://infoblog. net78. net/

Video Camera Components

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

All video cameras contain 3 major components – the lens, imager, and recorder. The lens gathers and focuses the light on the imager, which is normally a charge coupled device (CCD) or CMOS sensor IC. Finally, the recorder will encode the video signal into a form that can be stored. Commonly, the optics and imager are known as the camera section. The optic lens is the first component in the camera section’s light path. The optics normally have one or more the following adjustments: 1. aperture – controls the amount of light 2. zoom – controls the field of view 3. shutter speed – captures continuous motion In most consumer units, these adjustments are automatically controlled by the video camera’s electronics, normally to maintain constant exposure onto the imager.  The imager is the “eye” of the camera, housing a photo sensitive device or devices. The imager works to convert light into an electronic video signal through an elaborate electronic process. The camera lens projects an image to the imager surface, exposing the photo sensitive array to the light. The light exposure is then converted into an electrical charge. Towards the end of the timed exposure, the imager will convert the accumulated charge into a continuous analog voltage at the imager’s output terminals.  The third piece, the recorder, is responsible for writing the video signal to a recording medium, such as magnetic videotape. The recording function involves many steps of signal processing, and historically, the recording process introduced some distortion and noise to the stored video, such that the playback of stored signal may not retain the same detail as the original live feed. All but the most primitive of video cameras will also need to have a recorder controlling section which will allow you to control the camera. You can also swich the recorder into playback mode for reviewing your recorded footage. The image you recorded doesn’t need to be limited to what appeared in the view finder. For a documentation of events such as those used by the police, the fields of view will overlay such things as the time and date of the recording along the top and bottom of the image. As you can probably tell now, a high definition video camera is very complex indeed. There are several other parts involved as well, although the above are the most important. A HD video camera is very complex in build, making it something that is more than worth the time it takes to create.

ASIC and ASSP with Electronic Components

Friday, April 9th, 2010

ASIC and ASSP have been able to develop a stronghold in the electronic component market for themselves in this short period of time. The first reason for the strong demand in this passage of small, should a high level of functionality and efficiency associated with ASICs and ASSPs. The application specific standard products or ASSP integrated circuit that implements a specific function that uses a broad market. Unlike ASICs that combine a set of functions and designed by or for a customer, ASSPs are available as-shelf components. ASSPs are used in all industries, from automotive to communications. ASSP Examples are integrated circuits that perform video and / or encoding audio and / or decoding. Why ASICs and ASSP? While ASIC is Application Specific Integrated Circuits, ASSP is the acronym for specific applications of standard products. The mass popularity of the ASIC and ASSP is due to their superior performance standards. Application specific products are used in various applications such as digital chips set-top box ICs CMOS imaging, motor control circuits and processors for wireless applications. As explained above, ASSP and ASIC are adapted to a certain function. As they are widely used in almost any industry for various applications, the demand for better and more advanced ASSP still climbing the mountain. With hundreds of manufacturers and thousands of ASSP variants in their product line ASSP, demand broad range of application specific industry can be completed with ease. ASSPs are intermediate between ASICs and standard products. What is in for designers? With the advent of the cyber age, where everything can be bought online and even samples can be purchased or procured duty free, finding the right ASIC or ASSP is a pleasure. From online research is not faster, but is also widely used technique to search for electronic components. Thus, designers are leveraged to the benefit to hunt for the ASSP that will meet their needs because they can search online by entering an ASSP few parameters. Designers can take advantage of the vast developing market of ASSP and ASIC that can help them develop their projects and supply functionality of these integrated hybrid circuits. With some sites offering samples of the ASSP leading manufacturers, designers can now test their prototypes able to evaluate the effectiveness and compatibility of ASSP. Synopsis The whole market has been equivocal in the image ASSP like bookmarking engineers. The mass popularity and demand of the ASSP are proof of the same thing. With hundreds of manufacturers of application specific products flooding the markets with different models and variants of their products, design engineers can not only enjoy the benefits of options, but can also benefit from the mass competition.

Key components of an HD video camera

Monday, April 5th, 2010

All major components of video cameras contain 3 major components – the lens, imager and recorder. The objective collects and focuses light on the imager, which is normally a charge-coupled (CCD) or CMOS sensor IC. Finally, the recorder will encode the video signal into a form that can be stored. Generally, optics and imaging are known as the camera section. The optical lens is the first element of the light path of the camera section. The optics normally have one or more of the following changes: 1. aperture – controls the amount of light 2. Zoom – control the field of view 3. Shutter Speed – Motion Capture continues in most consumer units, these adjustments are automatically controlled by the electronics of the camera, usually to maintain the permanent exhibition on the imager. The imager is the “eye” of the camera, a camera housing sensitive device or devices. The imager works to convert light into electronic video signals through a complex process mail. The camera lens projects an image on the imaging area, exposing the photo array sensitive to light. Exposure to light is then converted into an electric charge. Towards the end of the timed exposure, the imager converts the accumulated charge into a voltage output terminals of analog imager. The third piece, the writer, is responsible for writing the video signal on a recording medium such as magnetic videotape. The record function involves many steps of signal processing, and historically, the registration process introduced some distortion and noise of stored video, such as reading the stored signal may not retain the same level of detail feed origin live. All but the most primitive video cameras will also need to have a recording control section that lets you control the camera. You can also swich the recorder into playback mode for reviewing your recorded footage. The image you have registered need not be limited to what appears in the viewfinder. For a documentation of events such as those used by police, the fields of vision overlap of things like time and date of registration at the top and bottom of the image. As you can tell now, a high definition video camera is indeed very complex. There are several other parties, as well, although the above are the most important. An HD video camera is very complex to build, making it something that is worth the time it takes to create. Steve Cownley http://infoblog. net78. net /