In this post I have explained a simple 20 watt fluorescent ballast circuit using a single chip FAN7711 from Fairchild semiconductor. The proposed mains 220V operated, 20 watt fluorescent ballast circuit is built around an LCC resonant tank and a half-bridge network. Implementing Zero Voltage Switching The main features and operations may be understood with […]
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Electronic Touch Organ Circuit
An electronic touch organ is an intriguing musical device which produces very pleasant musical notes in response to finger touches on special touch sensitive electronic pads or buttons. Modern day organs are, however, very costly which usually places these outside the reach of the majority of folks. Low cost options types lack performance, and are […]
Electronic Cricket Sound Generator Circuit
In this post I have explained how to build a simple cricket chirping sound generator circuit using a single IC 4093 and a few other passive components. An electronic cricket sound generator is a device which generates a sound exactly similar to a real cricket insect. This is done using a set of oscillators configured […]
Electronic Candle Flame Simulator Circuit
This electronic candle accurately imitates the flickering flame of a lit wick, but it remains considerably cleaner, doesn’t drip, and poses no risk of setting your interior on fire. It only requires a handful of ordinary components and is powered directly from the mains with minimal energy consumption. Its lifespan will be exceptionally long. How […]
Electronic Drum Sound Simulator Circuits
In this post we talk about a couple electronic drum sound simulator circuits which can be used for replicating actual drum beat sound electronically, using a few op amps and few other passive electronic components. Using Capacitor as the Sensor Instead of Piezo Conventional electronic drum kits incorporate the use of piezo disc affixed to […]
Electronic 12V DC Capacitive Discharge Ignition (CDI) Circuits
In the following post I have explained a simple yet enhanced 12V capacitive discharge ignition system which derives its operating voltage from the battery instead of the alternator for generating the igniting sparks. Since it works independently from the alternator voltage, without depending on a pickup coil signal, it is able to function more efficiently […]