The ZN414 IC is a single, low-cost AM radio chip designed and supplied in 1972 by Ferranti. This chip was very popular and the original IC from Ferranti was provided in a 3-pin metal TO-18 package. After that, its variants came within 8-pin DIL packages like; ZN415 and ZN416 with an in-built amplifier that could drive directly small speakers and headphones. Thus, the ZN414 IC manufacturing procedure is a relatively new called; CDI (Collector Diffusion Isolation), invented by Bell Telephone … [Read more...]

The optocoupler is a reliable and versatile component, used in modern electronic systems which bridge the gap between electrical isolation & signal transmission. This is designed with a singular channel configuration by incorporating an IR LED & an NPN phototransistor. So it is perfect for applications requiring high-performance signal processing and robust electrical separation. The key attributes of an optocoupler mainly include maximum CE voltage, an isolation voltage, wide operating … [Read more...]

A voltage regulator is an integrated circuit that is used to maintain a stable output voltage instead of changing the input voltage (or) load conditions. Almost every electronic device is designed with a voltage regulator to keep the load voltage stable. Generally, a voltage regulator may utilize a simple feed-forward design (or) may contain negative feedback, an electromechanical mechanism (or) electronic components. It is used to adjust one (or) more AC or DC voltages based on the design. … [Read more...]

Sound effect IC or a sound chip is designed to create audio signals with analog, mixed-mode, or digital electronics. So, these are made on MOS (metal–oxide–semiconductor) mixed-signal chips that process both analog & digital signals. Generally, sound effects are artificially formed or improved sounds utilized to highlight content in different media, such as television, films, music, video games, etc. So, sound effects are frequently used in video and film to influence the reactions and mood … [Read more...]

Li-ion battery charging integrated circuits play a significant role in charging and managing the process by ensuring secure and very efficient power delivery to the battery. So these integrated circuits are devices that change battery charging current & voltage to use commonly in portable devices like laptops, tablets & cell phones. Many manufacturers provide a wide range of battery charger ICs for rechargeable batteries like LiFePO4, Li-Ion, nickel-based, and lead acid for wireless and … [Read more...]

The XL4015 is a small and powerful PWM buck converter that is highly efficient, so it doesn’t dissipate much power, and it functions at 180 kHz frequency. This IC maintains low interference and is ideal for delicate devices that require reliable and steady voltage. The XL4015 IC is a great choice with 5 Amps load handling ability. So this converter IC stands out for its flexible power regulation abilities within different technical applications. Its core attributes mainly include flexibility … [Read more...]

A voltage sensor is a module or device used to monitor and estimate the voltage for the device (or) system. This sensor’s input is the voltage whereas the output is a current, an audible signal, or an analog voltage signal. So these sensors can measure the voltage in different methods from measuring higher voltages to noticing low current levels in power systems and industrial controls. These sensors are available in a VSR (voltage-sensitive resistor) and op-amp (operational amplifier). Thus, … [Read more...]