In this article I have explained about a peak detector circuit, its working principle and how to implement it in clap operated circuits for illuminating an LED in response to clap sounds. What is Peak Detector A peak detector is a circuit which holds maximum amplitude value of a signal. If a signal varies rapidly […]
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Regulated Car Battery Charger Circuit for Garage Mechanics
If you are an automotive technician, vehicle technician, or a motor mechanic, you may find this cheap yet powerful car battery charger circuit extremely handy, as it can be used for charging all types of car and motorcycle battery overnight with minimum effort. This charger is specially suited for garages since it has a rugged […]
High Voltage Constant Current Source Circuit
The presented circuit offers an adjustable constant current source capable of reaching up to 60mA, operating at voltages as high as 350V. Circuit Description The input stage, consisting of resistor R1 and zener diode ZD1, delivers 8V to the regulator (a 7805), maintaining this voltage relative to its reference line. This voltage level ensures sufficient […]
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, I have explained the procedures here. What are MOVs Metal oxide varistors or simply varistors are non-linear surge suppressor devices which are […]
Mains AC Home Protector Circuit
This simple mains 220 V, 110 V AC voltage home protector circuit will protect all the mains operated appliances of your home from high and low voltage situations and also from sudden voltage surge. The circuit can be used with 220 V AC inputs and also with 110 V AC inputs. The circuit will basically […]
LM35 IC Temperature Controller Circuit with Push Button
In this post I have explained a simple yet very accurate temperature controller circuit using IC LM35, featuring an automatic cut off with a push button latch. LM35 is a precision temperature sensor IC, which can be effectively used for detecting temperature differences accurately. For more details regarding this IC you can refer to this […]