In this post we learn comprehensively regarding how relay works in electronic circuits, how to identify its pinouts of any relay through a meter and connect in circuits. Introduction Whether it’s for flashing a lamp, for switching AC motor or for other similar operations, relays are the best in the business. However young electronic enthusiasts […]
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LM324 Quick Datasheet and Application Circuits
In this post we are going to take a look at the popular LM 324 IC. We will be looking at the pin configuration, its important features and its technical specifications and finally we will be looking at some of the fundamental application circuits using LM 324. By Girish Radhakrishnan If you are looking for […]
18650 2600mAh Battery Datasheet and Working
In this article we will try to understand the main specifications and datasheet of the Li-Ion cell 18650 2600 mAh, which is one of the most popular Li-ion batteries, and preferred by all electronic professionals due to its high efficiency, in terms power delivery and compact dimensions. Li-Ion batteries are one of the […]
400V 40A Darlington Power Transistor Datasheet Specifications
In this post we investigate the datasheet and technical specifications of a 400V, 40A (ampere) power Darlington transistor MJ10022 and MJ10023, and also learn the main features of the device. We mostly find it difficult when it comes to finding a BJT with extreme voltage and current specifications such as with a 400V and 40 […]
L293 Quad Half-H Driver IC Pinout, Datasheet
In this post we investigate the technical specifications and pinout details of the IC L293 which is a versatile quad half-H driver IC, and can be used for implementing many interesting driver based circuit applications, such as for operating motors, solenoids and other inductive loads (4 units separately or in pairs through push-pull mode). How […]
Digital Potentiometer using IC X9315
In this article we investigate the IC X9315 which is actually a solid state digital potentiometer and could be used exactly like a mechanical potentiometer, but through logical supply inputs. The IC X9315 from Intersil, is a digitally controlled solid state potentiometer, which internally possesses an array of resistors, wiper switches, a controlling system, and […]
How Electret Microphones Work – Full Tutorial and Diagram
The post explains how electret microphone devices work, through appropriate diagrams and formulas. What’s a Microphone A microphone is a device designed for transforming weak sound vibrations into tiny electrical pulses, which can be then amplified through a power amplifier over a loudspeaker for achieving a louder reproduction of the sound. The most common and […]
Force Sensing Resistor Explained
In this article we are going to see, what force sensing resistor is, their construction, specification and finally how to interface it with Arduino microcontroller. By: Girish Radhakrishnan What is Force Sensing Resistor A force sensing resistor senses the force applied to it and correspondingly changes its resistance. The resistance is inversely proportional to force. […]
How to Select MOV – Explained with a Practical Design
MOVs or metal oxide varistors are devices designed for controlling mains switch ON surges in electrical and electronic circuits. Selecting an MOV for a particular electronic circuit might require some consideration and calculation, let’s learn the procedures here. What are MOVs Metal oxide varistors or simply varistors are non-linear surge suppressor devices which are used […]
LM35 Pinout, Datasheet, Working and Application
The post explains how to make an LM35 application circuit by understanding its datasheet, pinouts and other technical specifications. By: SS kopparthy LM35 Main Specifications The IC LM35 is a temperature measuring device that looks like a transistor (most popular package is TO-92 package). This device is found in most of the circuits that need […]
IC 555 Pinouts, Astable, Monostable, Bistable Modes Explored
The post explains the basic pinout details of the timer IC 555, and how to configure the IC in its standard or popular astable, bistable, and monostable circuit modes. The post also details the various formulas for calculating the IC 555 parameters. By Girish Radhakrishnan Our hobby world would be less interesting without IC555. It […]
SMD Resistors – Introduction and Working
Resistors which are based on SMT technology are called SMT resistors which are one of the members of the SMD family or surface mount device family. By: S. Prakash The electronic equipment of various types such as televisions, commercial communication equipment, cell phones, research equipment of high technology and MP3 player uses the SMD resistors. […]
Types of Switches, Working and Internal Details
One of the key elements used in the industry of the electronics is the switches. The various different types of tasks for which the switches are used include providing the power supply to a circuit and selection of a specific element for the circuit which will be used in a given specific application or operation. […]