Build an op amp with three discrete transistors
https://www.electronics-lab.com/build-an-op-amp-with-three-discrete-transistors/
by Lyle Russell Williams: You can use three discrete transistors to build an operational amplifier with an open-loop gain greater than 1 million (Figure 1). You bias the output at approximately one-half the supply voltage using the combined voltage drops across zener diode D1, the emitter-base voltage of input transistor Q1, and the 1V drop across […]
High Reliability, High Isolation Single-Pole-Double-Throw RF switch
https://www.electronics-lab.com/high-reliability-high-isolation-single-pole-double-throw-rf-switch/
In telecommunications, ideal RF switches require low insertion loss, high isolation and linearity. The IDT F2912 is a single-pole-double throw RF switch capable of having low insertion of loss of 0.4dB at 1GHz and a RF1 to RF2 Isolation of 74dB at 1GHz with extended temperature of -55C to +125C making it highly reliable. In […]
Data Logger Deluxe Version
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An update on LuckyResistor’s data logger project: Just to let you know the deluxe version of the data logger is almost done. The hardware is ready and tested – currently I finish the menu based software for the data logger. Menu based control with 5 capacitive inputs Record, view records, send records to serial, erase […]
1A, 2 MHz, 60V boost/SEPIC/inverting DC/DC converter, 6µA Iq
https://www.electronics-lab.com/1a-2-mhz-60v-boostsepicinverting-dcdc-converter-6%c2%b5a-iq/
by Graham Prophet: LT8330 is a current mode, 2 MHz step-up DC/DC converter with an internal 1A, 60V switch. It operates from an input voltage range of 3V to 40V, making it suitable for applications with input sources ranging from a single-cell Li-Ion to automotive inputs. The device can be configured as either a boost, […]
Freeze 75 – and you have a temperature under control
https://www.electronics-lab.com/freeze-75-and-you-have-a-temperature-under-control/
Freeze 75 spray will enable you to find faulty component or also to protect components from overheating during soldering. A device operates OK until it reaches stable operating temperature … a typical situation in praxis usually caused by a faulty component or faulty (cold) joint. Localization of such a fault is easy only if we […]
Measure small currents without adding resistive insertion loss
https://www.electronics-lab.com/measure-small-currents-without-adding-resistive-insertion-loss/
by Maciej Kokot @ edn.com: In most cases, you measure current by converting it into a proportional voltage and then measuring the voltage. Figure 1 shows two typical methods of making the conversion. In one method, you insert a probing resistor, RP, in series with the current path and use differential amplifier IC1 to measure the resulting […]
PCI-Express Clock Generator
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This reference design is a frequency generator for use in synchronizing a circuit’s operation. It consumes less than 50mW of power that specifically uses the IDT’s 9FGV0241 PCI-Express Clock Generator which is the lowest-power PCI Express timing family. It is a two output clock generator with programmable output amplitude allowing tuning for various application environments. […]
A Connected Lamp to Wake Me Up
https://www.electronics-lab.com/a-connected-lamp-to-wake-me-up/
Limpkin has modified his IKEA lamp to use 10W LEDs. So for some reason I bought 2 IKEA lamps at a flea market. As IKEA furniture has a long history of being hacker-friendly, I figured they shouldn’t be an exception to the rule. My plan? Fit a few 10W RGB LEDs in there together with […]
Fake TV Security Light
https://www.electronics-lab.com/fake-tv-security-light/
by Marcus Jenkins: This gadget steps up the game from leaving a light on at home when you’re out. Place it near a window to make it look like somebody’s at home watching TV. The idea of leaving a light on at home while you’re out is to give the burglar an uneasy feeling that […]
Graphics on Nokia 5110 Lcd using Arduino
https://www.electronics-lab.com/graphics-on-nokia-5110-lcd-using-arduino/
by Akshay Jha @ instructables.com: In this short instructable I am gonna displ some graphics on Nokia 5110 LCD using ARDUINO UNO R3 this is very helpful for beginners`s here is a testing video . Graphics on Nokia 5110 Lcd using Arduino – [Link]