In this post I have explained about MOSFET bidirectional power switches, which can be used for operating a load across two points bidirectionally. This is simply done by connecting two N-channel, or P-channel MOSFETs back to back in series with the specified voltage line. What is a Bidirectional Switch A bidirectional power switch (BPS) is […]
Power Supply Circuits
DC-DC Boost Module (0.9V~5V) to 5V 600mA USB Step-up Board
So this is a DC-DC boost converter that takes a low voltage (0.9V to 5V) and steps it up to a stable 5V. We use this when we have a small battery, but we need 5V output, like for USB devices. It is super useful for battery-powered projects and small electronics. Main Features How It […]
Simple Low Dropout Regulator Circuits Explained
The transistorized low dropout voltage regulator circuit ideas explained in the following article can be used for getting stabilized output voltages right from 3 V and above, such as 5 V, 8 V, 9 V, 12 V, etc with an extremely low dropout of 0.1 V. For example, if you make the proposed 5 V […]
Adjustable 1.2V to100V DC Buck Converter Circuit using LM5164
Ok now we have this LM5164 chip, and we want to drop voltage from 100V down to let’s say 12V, right? But we also need 1A output so we need to design everything properly. Now this chip is cool because it has ultra-low quiescent current (IQ) so it does not waste much power when it […]
How to Calculate Transformerless Power Supply Circuits
In this article I have explained how to calculate resistor and capacitor values in transformerless power supply circuits using simple formulas like ohms law. Analyzing a Capactive Power Supply Before I have explained the formula for calculating and optimizing resistor and capacitor values in a transformerless power supply, it would be important to first summarize […]
XL3608 5V, 9V,12V DC, 2 Amp Boost Converter module
This XL3608 2A mini DC to DC Boost Converter module is super compact and efficient and it is just perfect for powering all sorts of devices and systems. Let’s learn about its main features in greater details: Main Features: Input Voltage Range: We can feed this module with an input voltage ranging from DC 2.5-11.5V. […]