Hacks of Electronics
Known for its compact size and reliable performance, let’s explore the LR44 battery equivalent options. The LR44 is a widely used alkaline button cell battery with a nominal voltage of 1.5 volts and a capacity ranging from 100 to 150 mAh. Measuring 11.6 mm in diameter and 5.4 mm in height, it weighs around 2 […]
This article details the construction and working of an Automatic Cut-Off Battery Charger Circuit using common components such as a relay, transistor, potentiometer (pot), LED, diodes, and resistors. Battery chargers with automatic cut-off functionality ensure batteries do not overcharge, enhancing their life span and performance. This circuit charges the battery in its Normally Closed (NC) […]
Battery chargers with automatic cut-off functionality are vital for protecting batteries from overcharging, enhancing their lifespan, and ensuring efficient operation. This guide explains how to build a simple 12V auto cut-off battery charger circuit using commonly available components, including a TL431 voltage reference IC, a MOSFET IRFZ44N, LEDs for status indication, and other basic components. […]
This article delves into the detailed workings of multijunction solar cells, their structure, advantages over conventional solar cells, and their potential impact on the future of renewable energy. Multijunction solar cells represent a significant leap in solar technology, enhancing energy conversion efficiency to 40% as compared to conventional single junction solar cells (20% average). Their […]
In this article, you will learn to design a 12V power supply circuit. It will convert 230VAC to 12-15V DC, 10A using the FSDM0565RE IC in a flyback configuration. Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) circuits are widely used for high-efficiency power conversion. A flyback converter is one of the most popular topologies for low- to […]
Flyback and forward converters are two of the most commonly used topologies in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS). Although they both function as isolated DC-DC converters, they differ in their operation, design, and applications. Here’s a comparison flyback converter vs forward converter. Flyback Converter Circuit: A flyback converter is a type of DC-DC converter commonly used in […]