A very effective pure sine wave inverter circuit can be made using the IC 4047 and a couple IC 555 together with a few other passive components. I have explained the details below. Introduction In one of my previous posts I explained the main specifications and datasheet of the IC 4047 where I have explained […]
Inverter Circuits
Maintenance Tips for Lead Acid Battery
In this post I have explained some of the crucial parameters related to lead acid battery maintenance tips for ensuring longer life to the device. The questions were asked by Mr. Raja Gilse, answered by me. What is Full Charge Voltage of a 12V Battery Question: What is the full charge volt of the 12 […]
Homemade 100VA to 1000VA Grid-tie Inverter Circuit
The following concept I have explained a simple yet viable solar grid tie inverter circuit which can be modified appropriately for generating wattage from 100 to 1000 VA and above. What’s a grid tie inverter It’s an inverter system designed to work just like an ordinary inverter using a DC input power with an exception […]
How to Charge a Cell Phone from a 1.5V Battery
In this post I have explained a very simple charging a cell phone from a 1.5v battery utilizing merely a 1.5V as the input source. The source can be any 1.5V cell rated at minimum 1000 mAH. Circuit Operation The circuit description is provided below, let’s try to understand the working principle of the proposed […]
How to Calculate Solar Panel, Inverter, Battery Parameters
In this post I have explained through calculations how to select and interface the solar panel, inverter and charger controller combinations correctly, for acquiring the most optimal results from the set up. Calculating Solar Panel, Inverter and Battery Charger Specifications For the sake of convenience, let’s believe you possess a a 100 watt appliance or […]
Automatic Micro UPS Circuit
The following article discusses a simple automatic micro UPS circuit which can be used with modems for acquiring uninterrupted power from a DC source, and battery during mains power failures. The circuit also incorporates an automatic over charge cut off, and a low battery indication feature. The circuit was requested by Mr. Kapil Goel. Technical […]