In this article I have explained a simple variable regulated voltage power supply circuit which utilizes just a single transistor. The design can be very handy for the new electronic hobbyist Main Features The explained power supply includes an adjustable voltage feature which is an essential feature for every electronic enthusiast. However making one such […]
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High Voltage Transistor MJE13005 – Datasheet, Application Notes
The article relates us with the important features and specifications of MJE13005 device, which is a high voltage, high speed transistor, applicable for many different electronic circuit designs.Let’s try to understand the pin outs and technical specs of the device: Pinout Diagram Main Features Package – TO-220AB (typically recommended) Type – NPN Silicon Power Handling Capaciy – 75 Watts, Maximum […]
High Current Transistor TIP36 – Datasheet, Application Note
If you are looking for a power transistor able to support high current upto 25 amps and yet not incorporate the traditional cumbersome TO-3 package, then the TIP36 would certainly impress you. High Current from Smaller Package The package of TIP36 is TO-3P which means the accompanied heatsink would require just a single hole to be drilled and […]
How to Replace a Transistor (BJT) with a MOSFET
In this post I have explained the method of correctly replacing a BJT with a MOSFET, without affecting the final outcome of the circuit. Introduction Until MOSFETs arrived in the field of electronics, transistors or BJTs to be precise ruled the power switching circuits and applications. Though even Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) can not be […]
Single Transistor Radio Receiver Circuit
This is probably the simplest radio receiver circuit that one could ever imagine of making. The circuit is so simple that it could be finished assembling within a few minutes and you are already listening your favorite programs over it. Introduction What are the fundamental criteria associated with radio reception? An antenna stage, a band […]
2N3904 Datasheet [40V, 200 mA NPN Transistor]
In this post I have explained the main datasheet and pinout details of the NPN transistor 2N3904 Introduction The transistor 2N3904 comes under the category of NPN small signal, low power, general purpose transistor, mainly applicable for switching and for signal amplification. It’s dynamic range may include a current handling capability of more than 100mA […]