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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

MASER and LASER technologies are based on the concept of stimulated emission of radiation. In the process of stimulated emission, an electron goes to a lower energy level due to an interaction with the electromagnetic waves. In this article, we will highlight the key differences between MASER and LASER by considering various parameters. Let's start with a basic overview of MASER and LASER. What is MASER? MASER stands for Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The MASER is a device that emits coherent electromagnetic waves through amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation. The first MASER was invented by ... Read More

A device that is used for indicating and measuring various electrical quantities like current, voltage, energy, power, etc. is called a measuring instrument. Based on the functionality, the instruments can be classified in several types like indicating instruments, integrating instruments, recording instruments, etc.In this article, we will highlight all the differences between indicating instruments and recording instruments. Let's start with a basic overview of these two types of instruments. What is an Indicating Instrument? The measuring instruments which indicate the magnitude of the electrical quantity at the time when the quantity is being measured are known as indicating instruments. A ... Read More

Electrical power is produced at the generating plants, from where it is transmitted over the long distances for utilization at the load points. Since, the transmission of electrical power is performed with the help of transmission conductor. Hence, due to the line parameter, some power loss occurs during the transmission. Hence, in order to reduce the power loss during the transmission, we need to take some necessary actions. One major of them is to increase the transmission voltage to higher values. The line voltage plays an important role in reducing the losses in transmission line. The increase in the line ... Read More

A cell is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy and vice-versa. The behavior of the cells is studied in a branch of chemistry called electrochemistry, where we learn about the relation between the movement of electrons in a system and the chemical processes take place in the system. These chemical processes can produce electricity. The system in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and vice-versa is called a cell. The cells are classified into two major types namely − Electrochemical cell Electrolytic cell In this article, we will highlight how electrolytic cells are different ... Read More