1A from the sugar cube sized module


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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, […]

DIY Miniature and Wearable Electronics


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MiniWear – DIY Miniature And Wearable Modules That Can Be Worn Anywhere On The Body. James Cannan writes: We love electronics, especially Wearables, and that is why we have made super cool modules that include heart rate detection, movement, non contact temperature sensing, and ultraviolet (UV), infra-red (IR), and light sensing technology. We are also one […]

NE555 timer sparks low-cost voltage-to-frequency converter


https://www.electronics-lab.com/ne555-timer-sparks-low-cost-voltage-to-frequency-converter/

by Gyula Dioszegi @ edn.com: In 1971, Signetics—later Philips—introduced the NE555 timer, and manufacturers are still producing more than 1 billion of them a year. By adding a few components to the NE555, you can build a simple voltage-to-frequency converter for less than 50 cents. The circuit contains a Miller integrator based on a TL071 along […]

JFET Moving Coil (MC) Pre-Preamp Kit


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by Mark Houston @ diyaudioprojects.com: I received the Boozhound Labs JFET Moving Coil (MC) Pre-Preamp Kit a while back and I promptly assembled the small circuit board. I’m a sucker for a simple kit and a hot iron. That is where it all stopped. The circuit board remained complete and laying about for a few years. Recently […]