In this post I have explained regarding the basics of capacitor, and also regarding the various types of capacitors which are commonly available in the market and used in most electronic circuits. Overview A capacitor is simply a passive electronic part which is designed to store an electric charge. In physical form, it is made […]
Datasheets and Components
Transistor Zener Diode Circuit for Handling High Current Stabilization
The high power “zener diode” circuit using transistor shunt regulator presented here can be used for obtaining a highly accurate, temperature and voltage stabilized outputs from high current sources, safely. Normal Zener Limitation The low power zener diodes that we normally use in electronic circuits are specified to work with low currents, and therefore cannot […]
40A Diode with Reverse and Overvoltage Protection
In this post we study an outstanding high current diode which features not only an in-built reverse current protection but also an over-voltage protection for safeguarding sensitive electronic circuits against back emfs, transients and load dump occurrences. How 40 Amp Diode RBO40-40G/T Works The device RBO40-40G/T from STMicroelectronics comes in a TO-220 package and looks […]
Arduino LCD KeyPad Shield (SKU: DFR0009) Datasheet
The write up explains the pinout and working details of the LCD module “Arduino LCD KeyPad Shield (SKU: DFR0009)” which is specifically manufactured for offering a quick plug-in compatibility for all Arduino based applications which may require displaying a particular parameter in digits, such as temperature, speed, time, weight etc. Arduino LCD KeyPad Shield (SKU: […]
HX710B Air Pressure Sensor Datasheet, How to Connect
The HX710B Air Pressure Sensor Module monitors the air’s pressure in the range of 0 to 40 kilopascals (kPa) and turns it into an electrical impulse which microcontrollers or other electrical gadgets can interpret and read. It is a common and frequently utilized sensor in a wide range of applications that demand precise pressure sensing, […]
IC MP1584 Datasheet and Circuit Diagram
The MP1584 is a high-frequency asynchronous step-down DC-DC buck converter IC manufactured by MPS (Monolithic Power Systems). This IC is widely used for applications which demand high efficiency and a compact form factor, for example operating portable devices, IoT modules, and other low-power electronics. Here’s the complete datasheet for the MP1584: Electrical Characteristics Pin Configuration […]