Archives: Projects
High Current DC-DC Converter – 12V/6A Output from 16V to 38V DC Input
The project presented here is a low quiescent current, synchronous buck converter featuring the LTC3807. This DC-DC converts a 16V to 38V input voltage to a 12V at 6A output. The main features of this board include an internal LDO for gate drive power from VIN or EXTVCC, RUN pins, a...
Continue ReadingDC Solid State Power Relay with Current Feedback
Optically Coupled Power MOSFET Relay with Galvanically Isolated Current Monitor Output This project employs CPC1718J 100V Single-Pole, Normally Open DC-Only Power Relay and ACS71240 Galvanically Isolated Current Sensor IC with Common-Mode Field Rejection and Overcurrent Detection....
Continue ReadingClosed Loop Constant LED Light Source Using OPT101 Light Sensor and OPA569 Power OPAMP
The project presented here is a precision closed-loop LED driver that provides very accurate constant light and can be used for photography, scientific research, and other applications that require an accurate light source. The project consists of light sensor OPT101 and OPA569 power...
Continue ReadingBrushed DC Motor Driver with Integrated Current Regulation
The highly efficient DC brushed motor driver including an onboard shunt resistor for current regulation presented here is built using the DRV8251 chip. The operating supply voltage range of the project is 4.5V to 48V DC and the default output current capability is 2.1A. A trimmer...
Continue ReadingThermistor Signal Amplifier for Thermoelectric Cooler using INA330
The INA330 breakout board is a great tool for TEC plate temperature measurements. The INA330 based precision amplifier is designed for thermoelectric cooler (TEC) control in optical networking applications. It is optimized for use in 10k thermistor-based temperature controllers. The...
Continue ReadingMini Robot Controller Using Infra-Red Remote for Small and Medium Size Robot
The Robot Controller is a very compact solution for controlling small and medium size robots using an Infrared remote. The project is fully Arduino compatible and consists of an ATMEGA328 microcontroller, 2 x BD6211 motor drivers, TSOP1838 IR sensor. BD6211 H-bridge is a full bridge...
Continue ReadingPhantom Powered Microphone Preamplifier – Low Noise – Professional Quality
The project presented here is a professional quality Phantom powered Microphone pre-amplifier. The project is built using the INA163 chip from TI. The Chip is a very low-noise, low-distortion, monolithic instrumentation amplifier. R2 and R3 provide a current path for a conventional...
Continue ReadingIsolated RS-485 Transceiver with Level 4 EMC and Full ±42 V Protection
The project presented here is an isolated RS-485 transceiver that features up to ±42 V of ac/dc peak bus overvoltage fault protection on the RS-485 bus pins. The project is based on the ADM2795E chip. The device integrates Analog Devices, Inc., iCoupler® technology to combine a...
Continue Reading