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 […]
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50 Amp Transistor MJ11032, MJ11033 Datasheet, Pinout
If you are looking for high current transistors in the range of 50 amps with a complementary pair, then you can try these Darlington transistors MJ11032 and MJ11033. The MJ11032 transistor is a Darlington NPN power transistor while the MJ11033 is its complementary PNP transistor which is also a Darlington power BJT. Main features The […]
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 […]
BJT 2N2222, 2N2222A Datasheet and Application Notes
This article explains the main specifications, pinouts and application related information regarding the transistor NPN BJT 2N2222, 2N2222A, and also its complimentary PNP pair 2N2907 BJT Introduction In one of my earlier posts I have explained regarding a few low signal type of transistors like BC547, BC557 etc. Here we are going to study the […]
How IC LM337 Works: Datasheet, Application Circuits
In this post I will talk about the function of an interesting voltage regulator device: The LM337, which is basically the negative complementary device for the popular LM317 IC. Built with an adjustable 3-terminal negative voltage, this regulator can conveniently supply around 1.5 A with an output voltage range of -1.2 V to -37 V. […]
Alarm Signal Generator IC ZSD100 Datasheet, Application
The ZSD100 is an alarm frequency generator IC which incorporates a frequency swept alarm signal generator designed solely for fixed and vehicle protection alarm systems. Circuit Operation For acquiring the specified alarm sound from this IC, just a single ZSD100, two timing capacitors, an in-expensive TO92 darlington, piezo transducer and coupling transformer is everything that […]