The circuit discussed in this article is of a non-contact mains AC field detector which displays the presence of a mains AC field from a distance of more an 6 inches. Locating Fault in AC Lines without Physical Contact The circuit can be used for locating faults in house wiring without the need of making […]
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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 […]
Vehicle Speed Detector Circuit for Traffic Police
In this post I will show how to construct a circuit which can measure the speed of any vehicle on roads and highways. The proposed circuit is kept stationary at a place where the vehicles are suspected to over-speed. If any vehicle goes beyond the speed limit, the circuit alerts immediately. We will be looking […]
Alcohol Detector Meter Circuit using MQ-3 Sensor Module
An alcohol detector is a sensitive device which is able to detect the presence of alcohol molecules or any similar volatile inflammable element in the air and convert it into equivalent level of electrical output. The simple alcohol detector circuit discussed here will accurately sense the emanation of alcohol gas from a selected source, such […]
Fence Charger Animal Contact Detector Circuit with Audible Buzzer
In one of my electric fence charger articles, one reader asked me something interesting. He wanted to know whether a buzzer could be made to sound whenever an animal touches the fence. At first I was thinking about a current sensing method because that looks like the obvious way. But after looking at how electric […]
How to Make a Zero Crossing Detector Circuit
Making a zero crossing detector circuit is actually very easy and it could be effectively applied for protecting sensitive electronic equipment against mains switch ON surges. A zero crossing detector circuit is mainly used for protecting electronic devices from switch ON surges by ensuring that during power switch ON the mains phase always “enters’ the […]