When we talk about hot-swap controllers, it is basically an electronic device or integrated circuit (IC) that allows you to the insert or/and remove circuit boards, modules or parts within an active system without having you to switch off the system. It regulates the surge current whenever a component is installed and protects from short […]
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Step-Down Adjustable Voltage, Current Regulator Circuit using LM2673
The LM2673 series of regulators is a collection of monolithic integrated circuits that are designed to provide all the active functions needed for making a step-down, or buck converter, switching regulator circuit. This means that they are capable of driving loads of up to 3 amps while maintaining excellent line and load regulation characteristics. One […]
Automotive Sensor Substitute Circuit Diagram
This innovative Automotive Sensor Substitute Circuit explained in this article was thoughtfully designed and contributed by one of our passionate readers, Mr. August Peterson, who is an avid electronics enthusiast. It is a great pleasure to feature his creative work on this platform and I extend my heartfelt gratitude for his generous effort in sharing […]
Automotive Sensor Monitor Circuit Diagram
This fascinating Automotive Sensor Monitor Circuit was created and shared with me for publication by a devoted reader of this blog and passionate electronics enthusiast, Mr. August Peterson. I sincerely appreciate Mr. August’s valuable and generous contribution to this site. Overview Automotive diagnostic code readers are invaluable in displaying what the vehicle electronic control unit […]
Simple Boost Converter Circuit Diagrams using Transistors
In this post I have explained a few very simple boost converter circuits using only BJTs, or transistors. Let’s learn more. What is a Boost Converter A DC boost converter circuit is designed for stepping-up or boosting a small input voltage levels to a desired higher output voltage level, hence the name “boost” converter. Since […]
Furnace Vent Controller Circuit Diagram
This interesting furnace vent controller circuit was designed and submitted to me for publication by a dedicated reader of this blog and a keen electronic enthusiast Mr. August Peterson. I am extremely thankful to Mr. August for his very useful and generous contribution to this site. Here’s the email sent by him, with the technical […]