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[Others] Can I connect 0.5W speaker with 3W amplifier directly?

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[PCB Prototype] Design question on current return path & 0 ohm resistor.

I am designing a 2-layer PCB, the bottom layer is GND and the top layer is signal and power. The PCB has some sensors and an arduino, also the I2C is used.I'm learning but I am confused about how ...
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[Others] Can I use a linear regulator together with a boost converter?

Hey guys! I'm making a digital power logger and I was wondering if I should add a linear regulator after a switch-mode converter to make the signal less noisy and more stable or should I stick to ...
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[Others] How to create a symmetric voltage supply for an op amp after a DC/DC conversion?

I have a power supply that provides +36V DC and -36V DC to power the amplifier, but I also need to supply positive and negative voltage to op amps (in an active crossover before the amplifier). Should...
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[PCB Assembly] Thermal pads on CREE LED's and aluminium boards

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[Others] How to distinguish these buzzers?

I got that there are active and passive buzzers. But they look same. How to distinguish these guys?
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What's the function of those dots? Anyone have seen this before?
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[Others] What need to be checked before upload?

Before upload the pcb design, what do I need to check? Any experiece and suggestions are welcomed!
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[Others] Will the bottom resistor work as a replacement for the top one?

Can anyone explain the difference between these two resistors? And what's the difference between J and F?
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[Others] How will you find the resonant frequency of an arbitrary combination of R, L, and Cs?

How will you find the resonant frequencies if given a circuit with any combination of Rs, Ls, and Cs?