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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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 […]
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 […]
LM567 Tone Decoder IC Features, Datasheet and Applications
In this post I have explained the main specifications, datasheet and working principle of the IC LM567, which is a precise phase-locked loop with synchronous AM lock detection and power output device. In simpler terms the IC LM567 IC is a tone decoder chip which is designed basically for recognizing a specified frequency band, and […]
12V 5 Amp Fixed Voltage Regulator IC 78H12A Datasheet
The post explains the technical specifications, datasheet, and application notes of the IC 78H12A which is a voltage regulator IC capable of providing a fixed regulated 12V output at maximum 5 amp current. 5 Amp Regulator Specifications We are familiar with the popular 78XX ICs such as the 7812 IC which can produce 12V fixed voltage at […]
Proximity Detector IC CS209A Pinouts – Datasheet Explained
In this post I have explained the main specifications and pinout functions of the IC CS209A along with other technical aspecst of the chip. Introduction The device CS209A is a bipolar monolithic IC specifically designed for metal detecting circuit applications. The IC fundamentally has a built-in oscillator stage, a couple of current regulator stages, a […]