Most people have at least seen those cheap component testers you can buy on the Chinese websites for $10 or so. If you haven’t seen them before, they usually have some kind of multi pin socket. You ...

In the modern age, when you hear “component tester” you probably think of one of those cheap microcontroller-based devices that can identify components and provide basic measurements on an LCD screen.

While this sub-$20 board may not gain pride of place in your T&M rack, it's a fine tool for hobbyist and pro alike, and demonstrates the power of clever design. Recently, while thumbing through eBay, ...

Counterfeit electronic components are an increasing threat to the supply chain for consumer, industrial and, more importantly, military parts. Some counterfeit parts are like counterfeit money, ...