This article explains how to illuminate a Cree XM-L T6 LED using a current controlled driver circuit while the supply input is from a battery, or in case a mains SMPS is intended as the driver unit. The idea was requested by Mr. Jaco. Technical Specifications Thanks for the great advice and circuits! Have you […]
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LiFePO4 Battery Charging/Discharging Specifications, Advantages Explained
While Li-Ion and Lithium polymer electrolyte (LiPo) batteries possess unmatched energy density, Lithium-based batteries are costly to produce and need meticulous handling along with a cautious charging. With the advancement of nanotechnology, the manufacturing process of the cathode electrode for these batteries has seen a substantial improvement. The break through nanotechnology-based high-load LiFePO4 cells are […]
High Voltage Transistors BUX 86 and BUX 87 – Specifications
In this article we are going to make an effort to understand the technical specs of the BJTs BUX86 and BUX87 which are high voltage complementary paired transistors. Introduction The Bux 86 and BUX 87 are typically high voltage switching transistors with silicon epibase. They come in TO-126 package and are NPN types. These devices […]
PIR Sensor Datasheet, Pinout Specifications, Working
In this post I am going to explain the datasheet of PIR or Pyroelectric Infrared Radial Sensor HC-SR501. We will understand for what purpose PIR sensor is used? Its basic trigger operations, pin connection details, technical specifications and finally we will be looking at some real life applications. We will begin by understanding the actual […]
IC LM358 Datasheet and Specifications
In this post you will find the complete datasheet, pinout specifications of the IC LM358. This datasheet is written in simple language so that even the new hobbyists are able to grasp the technical details of the IC quickly. The IC LM358B offers two high-voltage (36V) amplifiers in a single chip making them cost-effective for […]
IC 7815: Full Specifications, Working, Circuit Diagram
In this post I am going to talk about this very common but very useful voltage regulator IC, that is called IC 7815. This chip is from the famous 78XX series of fixed voltage regulators. So the “15” in this number means this IC will always try to give +15V DC output, no matter what […]