In this post I have explained a method of checking or verifying alternator maximum current delivering capacity using a shunt regulator as the dummy load and an ammeter. The idea was inquired by Mr. Joe. Circuit Question I need help designing an electronic dummy load that can handle high enough power from motorcycle alternator. I […]
Meters and Testers
Digital Power Meter for Reading Home Wattage Consumption
In this article I have explained a simple digital power meter circuit which can be installed in homes for getting an instant reading of the wattage being consumed by the attached appliances or the loads. The idea was requested by Mr. Nitin. Technical Specifications I m going through a problem. I want to know a […]
3 Frequency to Voltage Converter Circuits Explained
As the name suggests frequency to voltage converters are devices that convert a varying frequency input into a correspondingly varying output voltage levels. Here we study three easy yet advanced designs using IC 4151, IC VFC32 and IC LM2907. 1) Using IC 4151 This frequency voltage converter circuit using IC 4151 is characterized by its […]
How to Measure Gain (β) of a BJT
In this post we’ll study a simple opamp circuit design which can be applied for measuring the beta or the forward current gain of a particular BJT in question. What is beta (β) The beta (β) is the forward current gain that every BJT inherently possesses. It determines the efficiency of the particular device in terms […]
0 to 99 Digital Pulse Counter Circuit Diagrams
The proposed 00-99 digital pulse counter circuit becomes very handy in places where you need to keep the people organized in some specified order. Operating details of the digital counter As may be referred the circuit employs the popular 555 IC to genearte the pulse clocks. The pulse counting is done with the help of […]
Analogue Water Flow Sensor/Meter Circuit – Check Water Flow Rate
In this post I have explained a simple water flow meter/sensor circuit using hall effect sensor and a pulse counter circuit. Referring to the diagram shown below, we can see an arrangement consisting of a circular enclosure having a couple of pipes drilled in and a circular turbine shaped wheel installed inside the enclosure. How […]
