I am presenting a circuit design here in response to a request sent by one of the avid readers of this blog. The proposed circuit is of a sequential LED light driver, especially designed to suit the application of a multipurpose car tail light indicator. Circuit Connections The circuit is integrated to the brake switch […]
New Circuit Projects
Simple Capacitive Discharge Ignition (CDI) Circuit
In this post I have explained the circuit for a simple, universal capacitive discharge ignition circuit or a CDI circuit using a standard ignition coil and a solid state SCR based circuit. How Ignition System in Vehicles Work The ignition process in any vehicle becomes the heart of the entire system as without this stage […]
Mains AC Short Circuit Breaker/Protector – Electronic MCB
In this post I will try to explain the making of a simple 220 V, 120 V AC mains short circuit breaker using an SCR and a triac combination, (researched and designed by me). The circuit is an electronic version of the normal main circuit breaker MCB units that we use in our homes. Note: […]
Non Contact AC Phase Detector Circuit [Tested]
The circuit discussed in this article is of a non-contact mains AC field detector which displays the presence of a mains AC field from a distance of more an 6 inches. Locating Fault in AC Lines without Physical Contact The circuit can be used for locating faults in house wiring without the need of making […]
IC 4060 Pinouts Explained
Another versatile device, the IC 4060 has numerous applications and can be used for implementing various useful functions in an electronic circuit. Introduction Basically the IC 4060 is a oscillator/Timer IC and can be used for producing discretely variable accurate time intervals or delays. Alternatively it may also be used as an oscillator for acquiring […]
How to Understand IC 4017 Pinouts
The IC 4017 can be considered as one of the most useful and versatile chip having numerous electronic circuit applications. About IC 4017 Technically it is called the Johnsons 10 stage decade counter divider. The name suggest two things, it’s something to do with number 10 and counting/dividing. The number 10 is connected with the […]