Circuit Electronics » Electronic Circuits http://www.circuitelectronics.info Electronic Circuit Design, Repair, Software, Components & Theory Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:38:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 What should be told to an 18 year-old boy that wants to go to school to be a game programmer? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/what-should-be-told-to-an-18-year-old-boy-that-wants-to-go-to-school-to-be-a-game-programmer/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/what-should-be-told-to-an-18-year-old-boy-that-wants-to-go-to-school-to-be-a-game-programmer/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 08:41:07 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/what-should-be-told-to-an-18-year-old-boy-that-wants-to-go-to-school-to-be-a-game-programmer/ I’ve been out of programming since the mid 1980’s, so he doesn’t think my opinion matters. But so far his only preparation for his chosen career path has been playing a dozen or so XBox games over and over, updating his Facebook once in a while, and downloading porn (along with quite a few viruses). Since I am not really familiar with C++, I asked him about it… he recognized it as name of a programming language but that was it.

I know programmers of the 80’s were geeks that usually played with electronic circuits and loved math in high school, but nowadays what do real game programmers usually know about programming by the time they go to college? More than "Gears of War" cheats, right?
Fortran77 and GW-Basic were most of what I did, along with some things like EIA/ISO.

]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/what-should-be-told-to-an-18-year-old-boy-that-wants-to-go-to-school-to-be-a-game-programmer/feed/ 7 More computer questions (Important, PLEASE help!)? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/open-electronic-circuit/more-computer-questions-important-please-help/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/open-electronic-circuit/more-computer-questions-important-please-help/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:14:15 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/open-electronic-circuit/more-computer-questions-important-please-help/ The electronic circuits/nucleus of the computer which perform the analytical, computational and logical functions occuring durring the work session..?

The flashing underscore on the screen where the next data will be displayed..?

The data entry point on the display screen which indicates to the suer the computer is ready to accept commands..?

A collection of characters of information..?

the short term memory used for storing and retrieving data while working on the computer..?

The process of entering data into the computer from storage or the keyboard..?

The storage area that holds the info for/during processing by the CPU..?

A list of options displayed on the screen. The user causes the computer to perform tasks by keying or selecting specific items..?

Programmable keys that perform different operations as assigned by the software programmer..?

The process of protecting stored data by covering the notch or opening the tab to ensure against the accidental erasure of information on the diskette..?

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]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/parallel-electronic-circuits/what-is-the-difference-of-parallel-clippers-and-series-clippers/feed/ 1 Are these courses the same? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/are-these-courses-the-same/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/are-these-courses-the-same/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:52:11 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/are-these-courses-the-same/ im starting grade ten next year but i have to select courses now pretty stupid anyway i wanna know what is the diffrence between these two courses
Introduction to Computer Studies
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers. This course introduces students to computer science. Students will use Alice, a 3-D animation programming environment to introduce them to programming concepts, and then progress to Java, an industry-standard programming environment. They will also learn how to select appropriate computer hardware and software for specific requirements, as well as investigate the social, environmental and ethical impacts of computer technologies.

Computer Technology
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology. Additional Course Information: This course introduces students to computer systems, networking and interfacing as well as electronics. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology.

also which is better for a future job im talking about pay because i have a fair interest in computers, would it be good to take both

]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-career/are-these-courses-the-same/feed/ 2 I am forgetting my past computer engineering subjects. should i be worried? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-designs/i-am-forgetting-my-past-computer-engineering-subjects-should-i-be-worried/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-designs/i-am-forgetting-my-past-computer-engineering-subjects-should-i-be-worried/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:57:47 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-designs/i-am-forgetting-my-past-computer-engineering-subjects-should-i-be-worried/ i am a computer engineering student and currently studying in 5th semester. my interest after i am done with this bachelor’s degree, is in microelectronic circuits (vlsi and other stuff) design engineering or microprocessor engineering. i recently realized that i am forgetting stuff from my past learned subject even if i had A in them and it bugs me so much. there are soo many subjects and it’s hard to keep everything in mind. specially the electronic circuits and their diagrams. my question is, should i be worried about this? or can i later cover all that i forgot. if u are microelectronics engineer or microprocessor engineer what did you do and what advice can you give me? thanks.

]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-designs/i-am-forgetting-my-past-computer-engineering-subjects-should-i-be-worried/feed/ 3 Keypad in a circuit? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/hobby-electronic-circuits/keypad-in-a-circuit/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/hobby-electronic-circuits/keypad-in-a-circuit/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:58:39 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/hobby-electronic-circuits/keypad-in-a-circuit/ As a hobby, I enjoy making basic electronic circuits. I don’t know much about electronics, and I was wondering if someone that was knowledge in this area would be kind enough to point me in the right direction!

My objective is to connect a keypad (like a phone’s keypad,0-9, #, *) to an LED or LCD 7 segment display and have the display read the corresponding character(will figure out # and * later). Does anyone know how i would go about doing this?

This is the keypad: http://www.sciplus.com/singleItem.cfm/terms/14489

Thanks to ANY help available!

]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/hobby-electronic-circuits/keypad-in-a-circuit/feed/ 1 Can I get into in an good engineering school w/ GPA 3.3? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-software/can-i-get-into-in-an-good-engineering-school-w-gpa-3-3/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-software/can-i-get-into-in-an-good-engineering-school-w-gpa-3-3/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:38:51 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-software/can-i-get-into-in-an-good-engineering-school-w-gpa-3-3/ I am a international student and I want to get into an engineering school that has a good electrical Eng program, but i don`t know which University I would have some reasonable chances to get in…I was thinking…University of Maryland or Virginia tech, but I don`t know what are my chances to get into…

h.s GPA 3.35 in my country
Electronic Technician degree GPA 3.65
3 years working as an Engineering`s technician
-Developing software and electronic circuits for automatic systems
-Attended some voluntary program

Which University should I apply with some chances to get into?

]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-software/can-i-get-into-in-an-good-engineering-school-w-gpa-3-3/feed/ 2 what is the difference between and audio amp and guitar amp? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-components/what-is-the-difference-between-and-audio-amp-and-guitar-amp/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-components/what-is-the-difference-between-and-audio-amp-and-guitar-amp/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:29:15 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-components/what-is-the-difference-between-and-audio-amp-and-guitar-amp/ in terms of electronic circuits. and components.

]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuit-components/what-is-the-difference-between-and-audio-amp-and-guitar-amp/feed/ 2 What are the applications of reed switches? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuits/what-are-the-applications-of-reed-switches/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuits/what-are-the-applications-of-reed-switches/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:52:18 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuits/what-are-the-applications-of-reed-switches/ I am doing a project involving reed switches and would like to know something about their applications in practical electronic circuits. Want it ASAP.
I have found out their uses in reed relays and stuff like that. I want to know how they are used in burglar, proximity alarms etc. and what is their exact working role in them.

]]> http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuits/what-are-the-applications-of-reed-switches/feed/ 1 making a circuit that switches between two sets of lights? http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuits/making-a-circuit-that-switches-between-two-sets-of-lights/ http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuits/making-a-circuit-that-switches-between-two-sets-of-lights/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:02:18 +0000 admin http://www.circuitelectronics.info/electronic-circuits/making-a-circuit-that-switches-between-two-sets-of-lights/ I am a novice to electronic circuits and am trying to make something for my kids. I want a circuit that, when activated, turns on a set of LEDs then after a few seconds turns the initial lights off and lights up a second (different color) set of LEDs. Thanks for the help

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