Category: Timer

1Khz to 20Mhz Low Power Oscillator
This is a precision, low power oscillator that occupies very little space. The oscillator frequency is adjustable using an onboard multi-turn trimmer potentiometer. The output of the circuit is very accurate and has a 1.5% frequency error. The project operates with a single 5V power...
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PWM Module with Dual Source/Sink Outputs using SG3525
SG3525 PWM module is a great tool for every hobbyist. This circuit can be used in various applications such as switching power supply, DC-DC converter, DC motor speed controller, LED dimer, High voltage power supply, solenoid driver, and electronic DC load. This low-cost pulse width...
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Arduino Compatible 2-digit 7-segment Display Board for Timer/Counter
The project presented here is an open source 2-digit 7 segment Arduino compatible display board. It can used in many applications that require 2-digit display and switches inputs. Possible application of this board is a 2-digit counter, 2-digit countdown timer, token display, score...
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Analog Clock Motor Driver Implementation Using GreenPAK™
Introduction Even in a digital world, classic analog clocks have a timeless style. This simple but universal technology is presented in the article. The implemented project uses a dual-rail GreenPAK™ SLG46121 which can perform all the active electronic functions needed in an...
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“Connect” to an atomic clock in space! GPS, DCF77
This project is a clock with radio receivers that can receive the exact time from the GPS satellites or from the DCF77 transmitter. by hkdcsf @ hackaday.io This project is a clock with radio receivers which can receive the exact date and time from the DCF77 time signal transmitter or...
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Clock Oscillator in mini package – Clock in a Can
Most microcontroller implementation these days, use the traditional capacitor + crystal approach to generate their clock, this approach sometimes, however, lead to problems, especially when used in prototyping situations with a breadboard, jumper wires, etc., all of which have an...
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Sub-miniature Rubidium oscillator offers 1,000x better stability
As demand grows, precision and reliability in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) is critical. With 5G networks on the rise, small, high-performing atomic clocks are becoming increasingly essential. Suntsu’s newest oscillator comes in a dimension of 50.8mm x 50.8mm that uses an...
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7-segment Mini Clock using PIC16F628A and DS1307 RTC
This is a minimal and small clock based on PIC16F628A microcontroller and DS1307 RTC IC. It is able to only show the time on a small 7-segment display with a total of 4 segments. The display we used is a 0.28″ SR440281N RED common cathode display bought from LCSC.com, but you can use...
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