A tunnel diode is a type of semiconductor diode which features a negative resistance on account of a quantum mechanical effect known as tunneling. In this post I have explained the basic characteristics and working of tunnel diodes, and also a simple application circuit using this device. We will see how a tunnel diode could […]
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Schottky Diodes – Working, Characteristics, Application
Schottky barrier diodes are semiconductor diodes designed with minimal forward voltage and fast switching speeds which may be as low as 10 ns. These are manufactured in current ranges of 500 mA to 5 amps and up to 40 V. Due to these features they become specifically suitable in low voltage, high frequency applications such […]
TL494 Datasheet, Pinout, Application Circuits
The IC TL494 is a versatile PWM control IC, which can be applied in many different ways in electronic circuits. In this articles I have explained in detail regarding the main functions of the IC, and also how to use it in practical circuits. General Description The IC TL494 is specifically designed for single chip […]
2N3055 Datasheet, Pinout, Application Circuits
The 2N3055 is a power bipolar transistor designed to handle high power loads in the range of 100 V, and 15 amps. In this post I will comprehensively discuss the pinout function, electrical specification, and application designs for the power transistor 2N3055. If you are an electronic hobbyist, you might have certainly used this very […]
LM3915 IC Datasheet, Pinout, Application Circuits
If you are having difficulty in understanding how to use an LM3915 IC, this article will help you to easily construct any desired applicable circuit using this IC. Here, I will elucidate the datasheet of the IC LM3915, its pinout functions, its main electrical specifications, and also a few useful application circuits. General Description The […]
High Current Zener Diode Datasheet, Application Circuit
Zener diodes that are normally available are mostly 1/4 watt or 1/2 watt types. And it is quite valid since the basic function of zener is to create stabilized reference voltage. Zener diodes are not designed for current regulation directly. However, for some applications where shunting excess voltage and current is necessary a high current […]