Category: Miscellaneous
Ultrasonic Dog Chaser with Repelling Strobe Light and Extra Functions
Author: Irena Antoniuk, Technical Documentation Apps Engineer, Renesas Electronics Cover photo: www.depositphotos.com Introduction This article aims to demonstrate how to design a dog chaser. The system is designed using the HVPAK™ SLG47105V macrocells and other internal and...
Continue ReadingPower-Saving PWM Solenoid Controller
The project described here is a power-saving pulse-width modulator (PWM) controller for solenoids with an internal supply regulator. The board is based on the DRV110 IC which is a PWM current controller which is specifically designed for solenoid and relay applications. The project...
Continue ReadingCurrent Loop Sensor Using GreenPAK™
Introduction Author: Aazim Hassan cover photo: depositphotos.com Current loop output sensors are used to transmit data over long distances without dropping the sensor output value. Signal conditioning is performed at the receiving end to analyze and measure the output value....
Continue ReadingPrecision Full-Wave Rectifier – Dual-Supply
This is a dual-supply precision full-wave rectifier board that can turn alternating current (AC) signals into single polarity signals. The OPAMPs, U1A, and U1B, buffer the input signal and compensate for the voltage drops across D1 and D2 allowing for small signal inputs. This...
Continue ReadingVoltage-Controlled Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) – PWM Signal Generator
This is an easy-to-use voltage to PWM converter. The project occupies very little space. The circuit is built using the versatile silicon timing device LT6992-1 chip. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Controlled by Simple 0V to 1V Analog Input, multiturn trimmer potentiometer provided to...
Continue ReadingVariscite and Basler expand collaboration for embedded vision solutions with NXP® i.MX 8M Plus technology
Variscite, a leading System on Module manufacturer, and Basler, an expert in embedded vision, are stepping up their collaboration for solutions based on the NXP i.MX 8 application processor series. Basler and Variscite continue to expand their cooperation, which started in 2018. Both...
Continue Reading4 Channel Analog Video Distribution Amplifier
The project presented here is a low-cost video distribution amplifier capable of driving up to four video lines. The amplifier is configured with a non-inverting gain of 2. The input video source is terminated in 75 Ohms and is applied to the high impedance non-inverting input. Each...
Continue Reading3 Channel Analog Video Splitter with Video Amplifier
If you need to drive multiple video gadgets or monitors from a single video signal source then this board is the right choice for you. This is a 3-channel video splitter with an amplifier and the circuit is built using discrete components. Q2 and Q1 act as a signal amplifier, Q3 act as...
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