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CD 4060: Electronics timer for extremely long duration and accurate timer circuits

CD 4060: Electronics timer for extremely long duration and accurate timer circuits

The CD 4060 is a 14-stage binary counter with Q1, Q2 Q3 and Q11 missing. The maximum division is 16,384 with Q14 going HIGH after 8,192 cycles and then LOW after another 8,192 cycles. It has internal components to create an oscillator when two resistors and a capacitor are added to pins 9, 10 and [...]

January 22, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Fundamentals of PN Junction diode: complete theory about the diode

Fundamentals of PN Junction diode: complete theory about the diode

When two different layers P–type and N–type are joined and pressed together (this is sometimes called as hermetic sealing of PN layers) a PN junction diode is formed. The joint of P & N layers is called junction. When the junction is formed, some of the electrons near the surface of N–layer cross the junction and occupy holes in P–layer. Some of the atoms in N–layer loose their electrons and they become +ve ions. At the same time, some of the atoms accept these electrons, so they become –ve ions. In this way, opposite types of ions are accumulated near the edge of junction.

January 10, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Tricky situation in maximum power transfer theorem: Discussion of power and efficiency of an electrical circuit

Tricky situation in maximum power transfer theorem: Discussion of power and efficiency of an electrical circuit

The MPTT is a very useful tool in applied electronics. It has a wide range of applications in amplifier. Its concept is as follows. When load is connected across a voltage source or across output of an amplifier, power is transferred from the source to the load. The amount of power being transferred depends on [...]

January 4, 2012 | 13 Comments More

Hobby Electronics

Useful tips and tricks for electronics hobbyists

Useful tips and tricks for electronics hobbyists

How to get flicker-free fluorescent starting of fluorescent tube lights? Actually the fluorescent tubelights are now rarely used. But by chance, if you do have a one like this, then it is better for you to read this topic. Here there is an extremely simple but very effective modification which will eliminate the flickering when [...]

January 7, 2012 | 8 Comments More
Tips and tricks with resistors

Tips and tricks with resistors

Resistor is an unavoidable element in electronics circuit. As we know there are different types of resistors. OK. This topic is not just to discuss the types of resistors in details. We are here to see some interesting practical tricks and tips with resistors. How to obtain an EXACT VALUE (I mean it!) of a [...]

January 2, 2012 | 7 Comments More
Interesting facts and practical tricks with semiconductor diode

Interesting facts and practical tricks with semiconductor diode

How to design a low voltage regulated DC power supply? In IC 7805, the three terminal voltage regulator IC, the output voltage that we get is fixed only to 5V strictly. This IC cannot be used to produce a voltage below 5V. But suppose this is our requirement. We want only 3V output voltage which [...]

January 1, 2012 | 6 Comments More

XI Electronics

What is LDR? Basics of light dependent resistor

What is LDR? Basics of light dependent resistor

Light Dependent Resistor – it is a passive light transducer. It is also called as photo-conductive cell because its conductivity changes due to change in light intensity. Basic Principle – when light falls on it its resistance decreases and when it is dark its resistance is maximum. The change in resistance is directly proportional to [...]

December 11, 2011 | 6 Comments More
Fundamentals of resistors

Fundamentals of resistors

Detailed information about resistors… Resistor – the resistor is an element which opposes to the flow of electric current. Resistance is the property of the material by which it opposes to the flow of current, the current may be either AC or DC; it offers equal resistance to both. Basically their are two types of [...]

December 6, 2011 | 4 Comments More
Elementary Color code chart of resistors

Elementary Color code chart of resistors

Refer the advanced version of this color code chart, with E series standard values of resistors. Resistors & Color Codes – the values of resistance of the resistor is indicated by four colored bands painted on the body of the resistor. These color bands can be translated into a number by using the following color [...]

December 5, 2011 | 7 Comments More

XII Electronics

Project Reports: free downloads for 12th standard and engineering level electronics students

Project Reports: free downloads for 12th standard and engineering level electronics students

Following is the list of project reports that are regularly required by the students of electronics while submitting their projects in their colleges. For such requirements, the students call me on my cell phone and ask to give this and that project reports. However, being busy in my research work, every time it is not [...]

January 24, 2012 | 0 Comments More
What are the applications of IC 555 timer? Tutorials on important applications like AMV, MMV, of IC555 timer

What are the applications of IC 555 timer? Tutorials on important applications like AMV, MMV, of IC555 timer

This IC has innumerable applications. Only some of the important applications are discussed below. Astable Multivibrator (AMV), Monostable Multivibrator (MMV), Bistable Multivibrator (BMV), Pulse Position Modulator (PPM), Pulse Amplitude Modulator (PAM), Pulse Width Modulator (PWM), Ramp Generator, Frequency Shift Keying (FSK). How an astable multivibrator circuit works? When power supply is switched on, capacitor C [...]

December 17, 2011 | 3 Comments More
How IC 555 timer works? Fundamentals of IC 555 timer & its basic applications

How IC 555 timer works? Fundamentals of IC 555 timer & its basic applications

What is the pin configuration and functioning of each pin of the IC? Details of IC 555 timer – It is basically an 8–pin timer IC, which can produce precise time delay. It works on wide range of power supply voltage from 3V to 18V. The function of each pin of the IC is given [...]

December 16, 2011 | 4 Comments More

Electronics Projects

Project Reports: free downloads for 12th standard and engineering level electronics students

Project Reports: free downloads for 12th standard and engineering level electronics students

Following is the list of project reports that are regularly required by the students of electronics while submitting their projects in their colleges. For such requirements, the students call me on my cell phone and ask to give this and that project reports. However, being busy in my research work, every time it is not [...]

January 24, 2012 | 0 Comments More
FM radio controlled anti-theft alarm

FM radio controlled anti-theft alarm

This FM radio-controlled anti- theft alarm can be used with any vehicle having 6- to 12-volt DC supply system. The mini VHF, FM transmitter is fitted in the vehicle at night when it is parked in the car porch or car park. The receiver unit with CXA1019, a single IC-based FM radio module, which is [...]

November 14, 2011 | 20 Comments More
Robotic Car Traction Control

Robotic Car Traction Control

For our ECE 4760 Final project we have developed a traction control system that detects wheel slip and adjusts the velocity of the wheels accordingly. Robotic vehicles are becoming increasingly complex and often need high levels of movement control. Specifically, when the wheels of a vehicle begin to slip, it is optimal to adjust their [...]

November 14, 2011 | 5 Comments More

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November 26, 2011 | 0 Comments More
Library Collection of 10th & 12th solved papers

Library Collection of 10th & 12th solved papers

Wish you all the best for your 10th and 12th Board Exams! Class X Science (Theory) Mathematics Social Science Paper-1 | Paper-2-1 | Paper-2-2 | in Hindi Sanskrit Communicative English Language & Literature English Communicative Hindi Course – A Hindi Course – B Urdu Course A & B Class XII Hindi Core Hindi Elective Sanskrit [...]

November 25, 2011 | 0 Comments More
How to improve concentration while studying?

How to improve concentration while studying?

Do each and every thing more attentively, for example, when you will drive a, car just drive a car. Try to do each and every thing perfectly. Yes…! Try to reduce errors as much as possible. Decide that you will never use eraser while writing, you will always write correct words at first chance. Improve [...]

November 25, 2011 | 6 Comments More

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My Web Traffic: The Google and the WordPress

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How to access Facebook chatting without logging in to your Facebook profile…?

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