EEVblog #797 – Siglent SDS1000X Oscilloscope Review


https://www.electronics-lab.com/eevblog-797-siglent-sds1000x-oscilloscope-review/

In a world first Dave takes an initial first impressions look at the new Siglent 1000X Series 200MHz entry level oscilloscope. What do you get for US$499? How does it compare to the Rigol DS2000 Series? EEVblog #797 – Siglent SDS1000X Oscilloscope Review – [Link]

Power Management Solutions: Battery Chargers


https://www.electronics-lab.com/power-management-solutions-battery-chargers/

Maurizio @ dev.emcelettronica.com writes: Out of all portable devices, the most numerous are the mobile phones (Figure 1). Most of them feature Li-ion or Li-polymer accumulators and Freescale has a broad range of charger ICs dedicated to supporting all the phases of a complete recharge cycle. Generally speaking the charging of a mobile phone is […]

Laser Diode Driver


https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/laser-diode-driver/

Laser Diode Driver project will help you safely drive (constant current) a 3 mW visible Laser Diode for your application. Input supply – 2.5 to 6 VDC Onboard preset to adjust the current flow to the Laser Diode Power-On LED indicator Header connector for easy input supply and LASER DIODE module connection Laser diode is […]

1A from the sugar cube sized module


https://www.electronics-lab.com/1a-from-the-sugar-cube-sized-module/

With continuous improvement TRACO unveils the SMD version of enormously successful 1A DC/DC converter, the TSR1SM. The TSR1SM series models of step-down switching regulators (non isolating – POL) have a high efficiency up to 96 % which allows full load operation up to +65°C ambient temperature without the need of any heat transmission layer. Excellent […]

8T49NS010 Clock Synthesizer and Fanout Buffer/Divider


https://www.electronics-lab.com/8t49ns010-clock-synthesizer-and-fanout-bufferdivider/

This reference design features the 8T49NS010 integrated circuit that functions as a clock synthesizer with a built-in fanout buffer and divider. By using an external clock source or a crystal, the 8T49NS010 can generate high performance timing geared towards the communications and datacom markets, especially for applications demanding extremely low phase noise jitter, such as […]

Smart Garden


https://www.electronics-lab.com/smart-garden/

by FABLAB Dhahran @ instructables.com: In this project we will design and program a smart garden watering system. This system will use Arduino UNO and a moisture sensor to measure the volumetric water content in soil. It will also have a light (photocell) sensor to detect when the plant should get sunlight. So, when the soil […]

Industruino – Arduino compatible industrial controller


https://www.electronics-lab.com/industruino-arduino-compatible-industrial-controller/

Industruino is a fully featured Arduino Leonardo compatible board housed in a DIN-rail mountable case + prototyping area + onboard LCD + membrane panel. With this product you will be able to permanently install your Arduino application in no-time. Whether you use it for automation projects, data loggers or an interactive art installation, Industruino offers […]

AC energy metering board using an Atmel 90E24 energy metering chip


https://www.electronics-lab.com/ac-energy-metering-board-using-an-atmel-90e24-energy-metering-chip/

Steve Rodgers writes: Here’s my latest project. Its an AC energy metering board using an Atmel 90E24 energy metering chip. The board can either take an ESP8266-12 and run a native C application, or the ESP8266-12 can be omitted, and an external microcontroller can be used to talk to the Atmel 90E24 energy metering chip. […]

Surface-mount device prototyping in education


https://www.electronics-lab.com/surface-mount-device-prototyping-in-education/

In this article Vassilis K. Papanikolaou explains how SMD prototyping practice can be used in learning environments using simple and wide available tools and equipment: A feasibility study is herein attempted, towards the adaptation of modern surface-mount device (SMD) prototyping practice to learning environments. This necessity emerges not only from the profound advantages of the […]

MC34VR500V1ES Multi-Output DC/DC Regulator


https://www.electronics-lab.com/mc34vr500v1es-multi-output-dcdc-regulator/

The circuit in this reference design features the capability of MC34VR500V1ES to supply multiple DC voltage outputs. This device is designed to support the LS1/T1 family of communication processors, which require efficient and precise level of voltage supplies. With its four switching and five linear regulators, the MC34VR500V1ES can supply power to the whole system, […]