December 2009

Audio Circuits

Pocket headphone amplifier

Description. Here I present a very simple and powerful headphone amplifier using OPA134. In addition to the IC OPA134, the circuit uses only few passive components and can easily generate a lot of sound from even the most inefficient headphones and there will be no compromise for the quality. OPA134 is low noise, low distortion […]

Test & Measurement Circuits

Digital voltmeter using ICL7107

Description. The circuit given here is of a very useful and accurate digital voltmeter with LED display using the ICL7107 from Intersil. The ICL7107 is a high performance, low power, 3.5 digit analog to digital converter. The IC includes internal circuitry for seven segment decoders, display drivers, reference voltage source and a clock. The power

Tutorials

Bluetooth Technology

As innovative ideas are introduced along with the technological boom, our communication methods are becoming more and more easier. We have seen devices communicating each other with the help of wires, cables, radio-signals, wireless and also infrared signals. Apart from these physical connections, there are also some protocols (a set of commands and responses) that

Remote Circuits, Telephone Related

Telephone operated remote

Description. The circuit given below is of a telephone operated DTMF remote. The circuit can be used to switch up to 9 devices using the keys 0 to 9 of the telephone. Digit 0 is used to switch the telephone system between remote switching mode and normal conversation mode. IC KT3170 (DTMF to BCD decoder)

Tutorials

Working of a Capacitor

Definition A capacitor is an electronic device that is used to store electrical energy. They are only used to store the electrons and they are not capable of producing them. Invention of the Capacitor There are many stories behind the invention of the capacitor. A German scientist named Ewald Georg von Kleist was known to

Motor Related

Stepper motor driver using MC3479

Description. The circuit diagram given here is of a stepper motor driver using MC3479 from Motorola. The MC3479 is specifically designed for driving a 2 phase stepper motor in bipolar mode and is available in standard DIP and surface mount packages.The IC is compatible to TTL and CMOS inputs and has selectable HIGH/LOW output impedance.

Tutorials

How Global Positioning System (GPS) works?

Introduction Global Positioning System (GPS), has found itself as a gateway for the cutting edge technology for this century. It was designed and developed by USA during the late 19th century after recognizing its importance in military applications. Due to its accurate positioning capabilities and navigation and timing services it was later open for civilian

Oscillators, Radio Circuits

FM Radio jammer

Description. Circuit shown here can be used to jam FM radios in its vicinity. The circuit is nothing but a classic single transistor oscillator operating in the VHF region. Working principle of the circuit is very simple and straight forward. Powerful VHF oscillations from the circuit will interfere with the FM signals to nullify it.

Radio Transmitters

2 km FM transmitter

In this project, we learn how to create a high range FM transmitter, which has the range of 2 kilo meter (2KM) radius. This is basically a simple DIY hobby circuit and you can try it in your home with minimal components. Start building this high range FM transmitter and see how your output comes.

Tech News

Air Bullet Technology to cool overheated LED’s

  As we all know Light Emitting Diodes(LED’s), are used in a wide range of applications  like indicators, long-lasting source of illumination in sensors, home and also industrial applications. They are known for their less heat dissipation and also as an electricity saver. If our usual bulbs like incandescent and fluorescent bulbs  are to be

Lighting Circuits

24V flasher circuit

Description. The circuit shown here works from 24V DC and can flash two 24V bulbs alternatively. The circuit is nothing but an astable multivibrator operating at 1Hz and 50% duty cycle. The lamp to be flashed is connected in place of the collector resistor (Rc) of a typical design. 2N3055 transistors which are well known

Lighting Circuits

Powerful LED flasher

Description. This is the circuit diagram a powerful LED flasher. High power LEDs are very common in the market now and a 1W high power LED is used here. Transistors Q1 and Q2 are wired as an oscillator which produces positive pulses of width 20ms @ ½ Hz. Transistor Q3 and MOSFET Q4 inverts this

Gadget Reviews

Top 5 Mobiles of 2009

As we are coming towards the end of 2009, it is time to declare the detailed list of the best mobiles of 2009. The list contains a brief review of some of the best featured as well as best selling mobiles throughout the world. Apple i-phone 3GS – 32 GB (AT &T) The mobile industry

Battery Circuits, Power Supplies

Battery eliminator circuit

Description. Here is the circuit diagram of a battery eliminator circuit that can be used as a replacement for 9V PP3 batteries. The circuit given here can be used to power any device that operates from a 9V battery. The transformer T1 steps down the mains voltage and bridge D1 performs the job of rectification.

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