The IC 4040 is technically a 12-stage binary ripple counter chip, in simple words a device which will produce a calculated delayed frequency output in response to every pulse applied at its clock input. This delay is incremented at the rate of 2n where n is the pinout order in the sequence of its outputs. […]
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IC 4033 Pinouts, Datasheet, Application
In this article I have explained the main features, specifications and datasheet of the IC 4033 through a detailed technical analysis. Electrical Characteristics How IC 4033 Works The IC 4033 is another Johnson decade counter/decoder IC specifically designed for working with 7 segment displays. Basically it’s a clock or pulse counter IC which responds to […]
IC 4047 Datasheet, Pinouts, Application Notes
The IC 4047 is one of those devices which promises an unlimited range of circuit application solutions. The IC is so versatile that on many occasions it easily outsmarts it’s close rival, the IC 555, let’s study the datasheet and pinout details of this versatile chip. Main Datasheet and Specifications: In-built oscillator with variable frequency […]
High Voltage Transistor MJE13005 – Datasheet, Application Notes
The article relates us with the important features and specifications of MJE13005 device, which is a high voltage, high speed transistor, applicable for many different electronic circuit designs.Let’s try to understand the pin outs and technical specs of the device: Pinout Diagram Main Features Package – TO-220AB (typically recommended) Type – NPN Silicon Power Handling Capaciy – 75 Watts, Maximum […]
IRF540N MOSFET Pinout, Datasheet, Application Explained
The IRF540N is an advanced HEXFET N-channel power mosfet, from International Rectifier. The device is extremely versatile with its current, voltage switching capabilities, and thus becomes ideal for numerous electronic applications. The datasheet and pinout details of the device has been explained in the following article. Main Features: Sophisticated, cutting-edge processing technology used. Extremely low […]
How Shunt Regulator TL431 Works, Datasheet, Application
In this post I have explained how a shunt regulator IC works typically in SMPS circuits. We take the example of the popular TL431 device and try to understand its use in electronic circuits through a few of its application notes. Electrical Specifications Technically the device TL431 is called a programmable shunt regulator, in simple […]





