In this post I have explained how a shunt regulator IC works typically in SMPS circuits. We take the example of the popular TL431 device and try to understand its use in electronic circuits through a few of its application notes. Electrical Specifications Technically the device TL431 is called a programmable shunt regulator, in simple […]
Newly Updated Circuit Projects:
High Current Motor Control Circuit using Arduino
In this project, I have explained how to control motor speed using Arduino PWM circuit, and how to implement reverse forward or direction control in a DC motor using Arduino through a couple of push button switches. Any high current motor upto 30 amp can be controlled using this set up. Introduction Motor is a […]
How to Interface Servo motors with Arduino
In this post I have explained what servo motor is, how it functions, how to interface with microcontroller and what make this motor special from other motors. Being an electronics enthusiast we would have come across many kinds of motors, here we are going to take a look at special type of motor called servo […]
How to Control Servo Motor Using Joystick
In this post I have explained how to control servo motors using a joystick and Arduino. We will see overview about joystick, its pins, its construction and working. We will be extracting useful data from the joy stick which will be base for controlling the servo motors. Introduction The motto of this article is not […]
90V to 400V Low Voltage Cutoff Circuit for Solar Inverters
Today we are going to discuss a purely analog high voltage protection circuit which is specially designed for solar power systems working with PV voltages from around 90 volts up to 400 volts DC. The main purpose of this circuit is to disconnect the inverter whenever the solar panel voltage falls below a safe level, […]
High Voltage, High Current Buck Converter Circuit using Isolated Gate Driver
This is a high voltage 310V to 60V buck converter, so we have that big 310V DC coming in which we usually get after rectifying 220V AC mains. So now that high DC is there and we want to push it down to something like 60V or lower for battery charging or similar work. Audio/Video […]