In this post I have explained a simple way to enhance the the XL4015 DC to DC buck converter with an adjustable current limiter, which seems to be missing in the original module. About XL4015 The XL4015 is a 180 KHz fixed frequency PWM buck (step-down) DC/DC converter, specially designed for operating a 5 V, […]
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Class-D Sinewave Inverter Circuit
A sinewave inverter using class-D amplifier functions by converting a small sinewave input frequency into equivalent sine PWMs, which is finally processed by an H-bridge BJT driver for generating the mains sinewave AC output from a DC battery source. What is Class-D Amplifier The working principle of a class-D amplifier is actually simple yet extremely […]
Simple Online UPS Circuit
In this post I have explained about the making of a simple online uninterruptible power supply (UPS) which guarantees a seamless transfer of AC mains supply to inverter mains supply for the load, due to the absence of cumbersome transfer switches or relays. What is an Online UPS As the name suggests, an online UPS […]
What is IGBT: Working, Switching Characteristics, SOA, Gate Resistor, Formulas
IGBT stands for Insulated-gate-Bipolar-Transistor, a power semiconductor which includes the features of a MOSFET’s high speed, voltage dependent gate switching, and the minimal ON resistance (low saturation voltage) properties of a BJT. Figure 1 exhibits IGBT equivalent circuit, where a bipolar transistor works with a MOS gate architect, while the similar IGBT circuit is actually […]
Ceiling LED Lamp Driver Circuit
Nowadays the CFL and fluorescent lamps are almost completely replaced with LED lamps, which are mostly in the form of circular or square shaped flat ceiling mounted LED lamps. These lamps beautifully merge with the flat ceiling surface of our homes, offices or shops providing an aesthetic look for the lights, along with a high […]
4 Efficient PWM Amplifier Circuits Explained
Audio amplifiers which are designed to amplify an analogue audio signal through pulse width modulation or PWM processing and with adjustable duty cycle is known by many names including digital amplifier, Class-D amplifier, switched amplifier and PWM amplifier. (Article Contributed by: Ritu khanna) Because it can perform at high efficiencies, a Class-D amplifier has become […]