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Very Basic Electronics Concepts What Are Valence Electrons Using Ohms Law Series, Parallel and Series/Parallel Circuit Resistance Configuration Types Kirchhoff’s-voltage-law,current-law, Thevenin’s theorem How to apply Thevenin’s Theorem Physical Resistors Resistor Color code and SMD code Specialty Resistors More terminology definitions and information regarding resistors Both theoretical and practical Capacitance The P N Junction PN junctions […]

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Thyristors

Thyristors include a group of semiconductor devices primarily used in current switching applications. These devices consist of four or more semiconductor layers and include those listed here. DEVICE Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) TRIAC Gate Turn-off Switch (GTO) Silicon Controlled Switch (SCS) DIAC Unijunction Transistor (UJT) Programmable Unijunction Transistor (PUT)   Shown here are a couple […]

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7400 TTL series integrated digital logic circuits

The 7400 TTL series integrated digital logic circuits are a five volt solution for most logic requirements. The 74Cxxx series provides the same function at other logic levels. IC Letter Designations A-Advanced                   S-Schottky L-Low Power                  B-BiCMOS T-TTL                               C-CMOS F-Fast                              H-High Speed 1G-First Generation      2G-Second Generation 3G-Third Generation     A-Advanced S-Schottky                      L-Low […]

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Common Emitter Amplifier

Transistors are active devices (components with the ability to electrically control current flow) that can be used as a switch, an amplifier, or to match impedances.There are three different ways (configurations) to connect bipolar junction transistors. The BJT has three terminal an emitter, a base, and a collector. Of the three possible ways of connecting […]

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Nine Volt Power Supply

The advantage of the universal transformer circuit is that it allows switching to either 120v or 220v primary operation. The dual secondaries can be configured to use separately, in series or in parallel. In this case the secondaries are setup in parallel to provide an RMS output value of 12.6 volts AC. Find many beautiful […]

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Optical Coupling

Many times actuators (motors, relays, secondary control circuits, or other miscellaneous loads) require a separate power source than that of the controlling elements.(microcontroller, computer, or primary control circuit) In order to isolate separate power sources or keep output circuits from affecting the input circuits a device called an optical coupler can be used. Optical Coupling […]

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Fun & Easy AM Radio Project

This is a simple two transistor AM radio using regenerative feedback to enhance the received radio frequency signal. The variable capacitor (VC1) in parallel with coil (L1) act as a tunable resonant circuit. This “tank” circuit can be tuned to select the desired AM frequency converting it from an electromagnetic wave to an oscillating electric […]

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All About the Zapper

The zapper is an interesting health related device. Get a free E-Book which explains all about the zapper including schematic and operating instructions. What, who or why the Zapper. Whether or not you are interested in this topic, it could be critical to your health. Take a look at this Free E-book, it could change […]

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Concealment Solenoid Controller

The Concealment Solenoid Controller uses a Darlington Pair to drive the solenoid latch. The circuit works for everything from door latches to tiny compartment latches. Activation can vary depending on the application. Just a few types of activation devices include: Pin Switches, magnetic reed switches, limit switches, push button switches, or toggle switches. Other possibilities […]

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