The importance of the 2N2222A to civilization cannot be understated. Serving as a fundamental building block in electronics, it was pivotal in modern electronics. This humble transistor has indirectly shaped communication, entertainment, and technology for the past 60 years.

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Haenichen Interview: http://semiconductormuseum.com/Transistors/Motorola/Haenichen/Haenichen_Index.htm

Haenichen Audio Recordings: http://www.semiconductormuseum.com/Transistors/Motorola/Haenichen/Haenichen_Page16.htm

Digikey Link to Microchip JANS2N2222A: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/microchip-technology/JANS2N2222A/4384334

2N23 Link: http://semiconductormuseum.com/PhotoGallery/PhotoGallery_2N23.htm

Semiconductor Device Patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/US3226611A/en

On this episode of Cyber City Circuits presents Datasheet Digest, we dive into the exciting world of WorldSemi's WS2812B V5 Intelligent Control LED Integrated Light Source Datasheet.

From the company's inception to the birth of 'Neopixel,' we travel through the milestones in the history of WorldSemi and the WS2812B LED. We also delve into the part's details, breaking down its design, functionality, and potential applications. Not only do we detail the WS2812B's specifications, but we also assess its datasheet using our proprietary 555-point analysis system, offering insights and critiques.

The episode also includes the importance of purchasing from reliable vendors. Along with insights into its data communication protocol and its usage in chain cascading, we look at the WS2812B's power consumption and optimal operating conditions for this LED. All these and more on today's episode of Datasheet Digest. Remember to check the show notes at www.DatasheetDigest.com for links to references and further information.

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The SunLED XZMDKCBDDG45S-9 RGB Reverse Mount LED is great. It's the best low power reverse mount RGB LED available on the market today. In this episode we review the entirety of the SunLED XZMDKCBDDG45S-9 Datasheet and critique it with our proprietary 555 point analysis system. Thanks for listening.

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The DS1307 I2C 64 Byte Real Time Clock datasheet has some hidden secrets in plain sight. On this DS1307 Mega Episode, we review the entirety of the DS1307 Datasheet and critique it with our 555-point analysis system. 

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Datasheet Digest is the podcast that goes over the good, the bad, and the ugly of electronic component datasheets. Datasheet Digest is available on Spotify, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.

Datasheet Digest is a production of Cyber City Circuits.

The PAM8301 is less than 20 years old, but it is now NRND. In this ‘in memoriam’ episode of the Datasheet Digest, let’s see how the PAM8301 datasheet holds up.

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Datasheet Digest is the podcast that goes over the good, the bad, and the ugly of electronic component datasheets. ⁠Datasheet Digest is available on Spotify, Audible and Apple Podcasts.⁠

Datasheet Digest is a production of ⁠Cyber City Circuits⁠.

On this episode of the Datasheet Digest we go over the datasheet for the CD4017B Decade Counter and then, through our 555-point analysis, we grade it. How does it stack up? How old is too old for a datasheet? Let’s find out!

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Datasheet Digest is the podcast that goes over the good, the bad, and the ugly of electronic component datasheets. Datasheet Digest is available on Spotify, Audible, and Apple Podcasts.

Datasheet Digest is a production of Cyber City Circuits.