The LM195 and LM395 are both high efficiency power transistors that were initially manufactured by National Semiconductor Corporation, and later acquired by “Texas Instruments”. These special power transistors are intended to be used in high power switching applications, where low power dissipation and high current gain are critical parameters. These special power transistors are virtually […]
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IC 4018 Datasheet, Pinout Function Explained
IC 4018 is a 16-pin CMOS presettable divide-by-N counter, also known as a binary counter. It is commonly used in digital electronics for frequency division and timing applications. Description The IC 4018 family includes 5 Johnson-Counter stages, buffered Q outputs from each stage, and counter preset control gating. There are CLOCK, RESET, DATA, PRESET ENABLE, […]
Vibration Sensor 801S Datasheet Explained
The 801S vibration sensor is a typical vibration detection and measurement module. The following are some of its main technical features, datasheet and characteristics: Datasheet in Details The 801S vibration sensor is very sensitive and can pick up even the smallest vibrations in its surroundings. Frequency Range: The module is made to detect vibrations that […]
Parallel Battery Charger Circuits Explained
In this post I have explained two methods of connecting batteries in parallel. The first one below deals with changeover circuit using SPDT switches to charge multiple batteries individually or collectively. These may be connected in parallel using a single battery charger and through a manual SPDT changeover switch bank. The seconds design talks about […]
Accumulators Explained [Rechargeable Batteries]
Unlike dry batteries, whose stored electrical energy can only be used once, accumulators have the immense advantage of reversibility, which translates into the possibility of a series of charge/discharge cycles. This means that they can undergo a series of charge/discharge cycles. They are found in applications that may require more power, such as starting the […]
Types of Batteries Explained [NiCd, NiMH, Lead Acid, Li-Ion]
In this post I have explained the main types of batteries that are widely used in today’s world for almost all important applications, ranging from cars, automobiles mobile phones, airplanes, industries, satellites to name a few. The Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Battery Fundamentally, the NiCd battery adopts fast charging as opposed to slow charging and employs […]