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CD4440 IC : PinOut, Features, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications

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A stereo audio power amplifier is an electronic device that improves the sound quality of an audio system or instrument by amplifying the signal from a low level to a high level. So these amplifiers include two output channels that receive stereo o/p signal from some audio device & send it to the connected speakers to the amplifiers. These amplifiers are very popular in different conditions and situations, used at the office or home to amplify the signal from TVs, DVDs, or CD players. Thus, … [Read more...]

CD4093 IC : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications

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The 4000 series ICs are from the CMOS logic family, introduced first by RCA in 1968. It had a wider voltage supply range than the contemporary logic family. This series of ICs has useful basic features like logic gates, counters, 7-segment decoders, etc. So these are essential building blocks in digital electronics. 4000 series ICs have many benefits like low power consumption, a wider range of voltage supply & simple circuit design because of greatly increased fan out. however, their speed … [Read more...]

J310 JFET : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications

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The junction field effect transistor or JFET is a fundamental component in electronics that operates on the electric field control principle. It includes three terminals; gate (G), drain (D), and source (S). JFET is a voltage-controlled device compared to the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT). The current flow in JFET is because of the majority of charge carriers but the current flow in BJT is because of both majority and minority charge carriers. This article provides an overview of J310 JFET, … [Read more...]

BC107 Transistor : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet, Equivalents & Its Applications

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The BC107 is an NPN small-signal BJT available in different variants like; BC107A, BC107B, & BC107C where each has slightly special specifications. The main variation between these three variants is their hFE (current gain) range. So, BC107A transistor hFE ranges from 110 to 220, BC107B transistor has 200 to 450 ranges and BC107C transistor has 420 to 800 ranges. Based on the requirements of your application, a suitable variant is selected. This transistor is well-known in various circuit … [Read more...]

UC3843 PWM Controller : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications

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UC3843 IC is a revolutionary current-mode PWM controller IC, designed for optimizing power management within your electronic systems. So this is an extremely efficient integrated circuit that ensures exact control above the power supply, decreasing energy waste & improving the performance of the device. This IC provides stability and superior regulation which makes it a perfect choice in different applications. This controller reduces power loss and increases energy efficiency. So its robust … [Read more...]

IRF510 MOSFET : PinOut,Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications

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IRF power electronics are well known all over the world due to the standard in labeling by many Manufacturers like; STMicroelectronics, Fairchild Semiconductor, Harris Company, Intersil Corporation, Inchange Semiconductor, Supertex Inc., and New Jersey Semi-Conductor Products. Similarly, IRF510 MOSFET is manufactured by different electronic components manufacturers under license from IR with HEXFET® technology. This is an N-channel power MOSFET, mainly designed for applications wherever low … [Read more...]

BF194 Transistor : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet, Equivalents & Its Applications

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Generally, semiconductor devices are indicated with special number coding according to their specifications. So these components have a special symbolic number including an alphanumeric coding to represent the material characteristics and other parameters. The semiconductor devices and components include a minimum of two letters & three numbers or three letters & two numbers. So, the example of two letters & three numbers is BF194, used for consumer equipment (or) entertainment … [Read more...]

CD4069 IC : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet, Equivalent & Its Applications

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A Hex inverter IC is a type of chip that includes six inverters within a single package. So, every inverter in this IC has a single input and output which performs the logical inversion operation. This IC is used for signal inversion, conversion of logic level & CLK signal generation within digital electronics. These inverter ICs are found easily in most electronic devices that produce data in small circuits. Examples of hex inverter ICs are CD4069 IC, M74HC04, and 74HCT04. So, this article … [Read more...]

LM1875 IC : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet & Its Applications

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Audio amplifier ICs are electronic devices that increase the audio signal strength by enhancing sound quality. So these ICs are used in various audio devices like portable speakers, stereo systems, home theaters, smartphones, etc. Audio amplifier ICs work in audio systems by using a small audio input signal to increase power to drive headphones or speakers to generate sound. Different letter symbols like Class A, B, C, Class D, and AB categorize these integrated circuits. So these ICs are … [Read more...]

BD242 Transistor : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working, Datasheet, Equivalent & Its Applications

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The transistor is a three-terminal semiconductor electronic device, used as a switch or an amplifier. Generally, transistors can be available in either PNP/NPN polarity with different switching and power speed ratings. If a transistor handles >1 Amps of collector current, then it is considered generally as a power transistor. These transistors must have less output resistance to deliver huge load currents and good junction insulation to oppose high voltages. These transistors can also … [Read more...]