Audio amplifiers which are designed to work with a 5 V supply from a USB socket such as from a computer USB are called an USB amplifiers. In this article I have explained how to build a simple 3 watt amplifier circuit which can be powered directly from a computer 5V USB port for driving […]
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Using Electret Microphone on Computer PC
The small circuit that we propose here provides a 20 dB gain to the microphone signal, which will finally allow you to effectively use an electret microphone on your PC. Circuit Description The diagram of our circuit is reproduced in the Figure below. Don’t expect a complicated diagram with op-amps everywhere, as our circuit is […]
Use your PC like an Oscilloscope
As an electronics enthusiast or a hobbyist, you probably yearn for an oscilloscope to check out those elusive waveforms in your amplifier or radio. However, the cost deters you. A reasonably good oscilloscope will set you back by several hundred dollars, unless you buy a pre-owned piece or get one at the flea market. However, […]