The 5 simple fastest finger first indicator circuits presented here can be used for indicating which candidate was the first to press the answer button out of the 4 participating candidates in a quiz contest. We all have probably seen the famous game show “who wants to be a millionaire” and many similar quiz shows, […]
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5 Useful Power Failure Indicator Circuits Explained
In this post I have explained 5 useful power supply failure indicator circuits which can be used to get an instant indication regarding an input power failure situation. This post includes the following 5 types power failure indicator circuits: Main Function The main function of the proposed power failure indicator circuits is to alert or […]
Accurate Transistor Tester Circuits Explored
In this article we talk about a few simple yet accurate transistor tester circuits which can used to identify whether a transistor is good or bad. Note: Please test *only* BJTs and MOSFETs (enhancement or depletion) with these circuits. Simple Good/Bad Transistor Checker using a Single LED Do you have a lot of strange old transistors […]
5 Simple Power Bank Circuits for Mobile Phones
In this article I have explained a 5 assorted power bank circuits using 1.5V cell and 3.7V Li-ion cell which can be built by any individual for their personal emergency cellphone charging functionality. The idea was requested by Mr. Irfan What is a Power Bank Power bank is a battery pack which is used to […]
How to Troubleshoot Transistor (BJT) Circuits Correctly
Troubleshooting BJT circuits is basically a process of identifying the electrical faults in the network using multimeters across the various nodes in the circuit. BJT troubleshooting techniques is a huge topic and therefore including 100 % solutions and strategies can be perhaps difficult within a single article. Basically, the user should know about a handful […]
How to Design MOSFET Power Amplifier Circuits – Parameters Explained
In this post I have explained various parameters that must be considered while designing a MOSFET power amplifier circuit. We also analyze the difference between bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and MOSFET characteristics and understand why MOSFETS are more suitable and efficient for power amplifier applications. Contributed by Daniel Schultz Overview When designing a power amplifier […]