The article below comprehensively discusses all the basic facts, theories and information regarding the working and use of common electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, MOSFETs, UJTs, triacs, SCRs. The various small basic electronic circuits explained here can be effectively applied as building blocks or modules for creating multistage circuits, by integrating the designs […]
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Simple Low Dropout Regulator Circuits Explained
The transistorized low dropout voltage regulator circuit ideas explained in the following article can be used for getting stabilized output voltages right from 3 V and above, such as 5 V, 8 V, 9 V, 12 V, etc with an extremely low dropout of 0.1 V. For example, if you make the proposed 5 V […]
10 Useful Function Generator Circuit Diagrams Explained
In this post I have explained how to build 10 simple yet useful function generator circuits using IC 4049, IC 8038, IC 741, IC 7400, transistors, UJTs etc. for generating accurate square waves, triangle waves, and sinewaves through easy switch operations. 1) Using IC 4049 Using only one low-cost CMOS IC 4049 and a handful […]
10 Simple Unijunction Transistor (UJT) Circuit Diagrams Explained
In the earlier post I have explained comprehensively about how a unijunction transistor works, in this post I will elucidate a few interesting application circuits using this amazing device called UJT. The example application circuits using UJT which are explained in the article are: 1) Square Wave Pulse Generator The first design below demonstrates a […]
5 Simple Fastest Finger First Circuits Explained
The 5 simple fastest finger first indicator circuits presented here can be used for indicating which candidate was the first to press the answer button out of the 4 participating candidates in a quiz contest. We all have probably seen the famous game show “who wants to be a millionaire” and many similar quiz shows, […]
Elementary Electronics Explained
For a beginner in electronics, constructing basic electronic projects from a circuit diagram could be overwhelming. This quick guide is intended to assist newbies by enabling them handy details about electronic parts as well as regarding techniques of building circuits. We will examine elementary parts like resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and potentiometers. RESISTORS A resistor […]