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1.2V to 35V @ 3A Adjustable Step-down Regulator using LM2596
This is a highly efficient and compact project that is capable of driving a 3A load with excellent line and load regulation and adjustable output of 1.2V to 35V DC. The project is built around the LM2596-ADJ regulator which is ideally suited for easy and convenient design of...
Continue Reading+/-18V Isolated DC-DC Converter Dual Supply Output from USB 5V Power Input
This is a mini DC-DC converter with dual output from single 5V DC supply or USB power source (e.g., +/-18V from 5V/USB). The mini board will fit into small space and perform with high efficiency. Basically, the circuit transfers power from 5V/USB to the output side +/-18V with high...
Continue Reading60W LED Dimmer for 12V LEDs using 555 Timer
The project shown here is a cheap 60W LED dimmer for 12V LEDs/12V LED strips. The circuit is based on the very popular, versatile, and low-cost 555 timer IC, NE555 IC generates a PWM signal and IRF540 MOSFET works as output driver for the LEDs. In this circuit the 555 IC used in an...
Continue ReadingHigh Accuracy Current Sensor with 400Khz Bandwidth using ACS37002
This is a high accuracy current sensor project build using ACS37002 IC from Allegro, which is a fully integrated Hall-effect current sensor with 0.85mOhms integrated conductor. A fast overcurrent alert output, programmable gain settings and analog linear voltage outputs are key...
Continue ReadingHeadphone Amplifier For DAC Converter
This is a headphone amplifier project for audio digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with differential voltage outputs. This circuit converts the differential voltage output of the DAC to a single-ended, ground-referenced signal and provides the additional current necessary for...
Continue ReadingIsolated, Single-Channel RS232 transceiver (Isolated RS232 to UART)
The project presented here provides an isolated interface between the RS-232 cable network and the connected UART systems to protect against voltage spikes and ground loops within the noisy environment and improve system reliability. The project achieves a robust data communication...
Continue Reading24 LEDs Bargraph Display using 74HC595 Shift Register
This project is built for fun loving users to create a 24 LED bar-graph for light effects that can be driven using Arduino or another microcontroller. The project consists of 74HC595 x 3 chips, and 24 LEDs of Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow colors. The project helps the user to...
Continue ReadingHigh voltage Half-Bridge with Current Feedback using L6390
The project presented here is a versatile high voltage Half-Bridge with current feedback. The board is built using L6390 IC from ST Semiconductor. It is suitable for DC-DC converters, EHT drivers, induction heater drivers, battery chargers, LED drivers, DC motor speed controller and...
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