In this post I will talk about the function of an interesting voltage regulator device: The LM337, which is basically the negative complementary device for the popular LM317 IC. Built with an adjustable 3-terminal negative voltage, this regulator can conveniently supply around 1.5 A with an output voltage range of -1.2 V to -37 V. […]
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Arduino Full-Bridge (H-Bridge) Inverter Circuit
A simple yet useful Microprocessor based Arduino full-bridge inverter circuit can be built by programming an Arduino board with SPWM and by integrating a few mosfets with in H-bridge topology, I have explained the details below: In one of our earlier articles I will comprehensively explained how to build a simple Arduino sine wave inverter, […]
Multi-spark CDI Circuit
In this post I have explained an enhanced multi-spark CDI circuit which is universally suited for all types of automobiles. The unit can be built at home and installed in a particular vehicle for achieving greater speed to fuel efficiency. The Circuit Concept The following diagram illustrates an enhanced version of a multi-spark CDI circuit. […]
LiFePO4 Battery Charging/Discharging Specifications, Advantages Explained
While Li-Ion and Lithium polymer electrolyte (LiPo) batteries possess unmatched energy density, Lithium-based batteries are costly to produce and need meticulous handling along with a cautious charging. With the advancement of nanotechnology, the manufacturing process of the cathode electrode for these batteries has seen a substantial improvement. The break through nanotechnology-based high-load LiFePO4 cells are […]
Arduino based Battery Over Discharge Protection Circuit
In this post, I will show how to construct a over discharge protection circuit for 12v battery using Arduino which can protect 12V SLA battery against over discharge, and also protect the connected load from over voltage in case of overcharged battery is connected. Understanding Battery Charge/Discharge Rates All the batteries have natural decline, […]
Motion Detector Circuit using Doppler Effect
The motion sensor circuit explained in the article works by using doppler shift principle, in which the moving target is detected through the continuously varying frequency, reflected from the moving object. What is Doppler Effect One very fascinating feature of sound is the Doppler effect. The Doppler effect happens when the source that is producing […]