Year: 2016
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850nm infrared LED outputs 770mW at 1A
by Julien Happich@ edn-europe.com Designed for infrared illumination for cameras, surveillance systems or machine vision, the Oslon Black SFH 4715A infrared emitting diode (IRED) boasts a low thermal resistance of maximum 11K/W, delivering a 850nm beam with an optical output of 770mW...
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Heat Activated Cooling Fan Controller
Heat activated cooling fan controller is a simple project which operates a brushless fan when the temperature in a particular area goes above a set point, when temperature return normal, fan automatically turns off. The project is built using LM358 Op-amp and LM35 temperature Sensor....
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Limiting Inrush Current
aimtec.com has a basic article on how to limit inrush current using passive components. Inrush current or input surge current refers to the maximum, instantaneous input current drawn by an electrical device during its initial turn on. Power converters also feature high inrush...
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Wireless mood light with Arduino & BLYNK
sagnikb7 @ instructables.com show us how to build a wireless mood lamp using Arduino and BLYNK app. In this tutorial we will be creating a MOOD (you can create any color you can imagine to fit your mood) light, that can be controlled from your smartphone, we will be creating the APP...
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Bifacial solar cells boost efficiency
by Harry Baggen @ elektormagazine.com: The Belgian nanoelectronics research center Imec has developed a very efficient bifacial n-PERT (BiPERT) solar cell technology with a bifaciality factor of nearly 100%. The cell efficiency at the rear is nearly as high as the efficiency at the...
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Arduino 8 Digit, 7 Segment BCD Counter using MAX7219
PugazhM @ instructables.com show us how to make a 7 segment BCD counter using MAX7219 and Arduino. In Embedded system design, seven segment displays are playing a major role as numerical visual indications. Seven segment LED displays are brighter, more attractive and provide a far...
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LT8335 – Low IQ Boost/SEPIC/ Inverting Converter with 2A, 28V Switch
LT8335 is a current mode, 2 MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 2A, 28V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 3V to 25V, suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs. The LT8335 can be...
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Puck.js – the ground-breaking bluetooth beacon
A JavaScript microcontroller you can program wirelessly - perfect for IoT devices! No software needed so get started in seconds With our custom circuit board, the latest Nordic chip, Bluetooth Smart, Infra-red and much more, all enclosed in a tiny silicone case, Puck.js is a smart...
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