Analog to digital converter or ADC is used in different electronic devices like mobile phones, computers, etc to change the input signal from the physical world and changes into the binary format through ADC converters. There are different signals like sound & electricity which are available in different forms and shapes when they are in analog condition. So, analog to digital converter IC is used to modify & process them in nearly another way. ADCs are mainly used in various … [Read more...]
FOD3180 Optocoupler : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
An optocoupler also called photocoupler or optoisolator, is an electronic device used to transmit an electrical signal between isolated circuits by separate grounds for providing an isolated galvanic wall between them. So, an optocoupler is appropriate for some circuits that need to be separated from each other for security or reliability reasons. Optocouplers are very helpful in removing noise from signals, avoiding distractions from voltage surges, and also separate low-voltage-based devices … [Read more...]
DAC0832 IC : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
A DAC (Digital to analog converter) is a type of integrated circuit that changes the signals from digital form into analog. This IC plays a key role in an audio player for converting the audio signal from digital to audio that can be played throughout a speaker. Digital-to-analog converter ICs are frequently used in TVs, music players, and mobile phones for converting digital video data into analog video signals. The audio DAC type IC is a high-resolution & low-frequency type whereas the … [Read more...]
L293D Motor Driver IC : PinOut, Specifications, Interfacing, Datasheet & Its Applications
An electric motor is a more frequently used actuator in any machine or electronic device which is used from a vibration motor within mobiles to stepper motors within CNC machines. These motors' motion & direction can be controlled through a motor controller or motor driver using a processor or microcontroller. The motor driver output is in digital form thus it uses pulse width modulation for controlling the motor. There are different types of motor driver ICs available in different sizes and … [Read more...]
74HCT04 Hex Inverter: PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
A NOT gate or an inverter in digital logic is one type of logic gate used to implement logical negation. The main function of this logic gate is to give an opposite bit of output to the input. So this logic gate is also known as a complement gate. Together with the OR gate & AND gate, any function within binary mathematics may be executed. This article discusses an overview of the 74HCT04 Hex Inverter, pin configuration, specifications, and its applications. What is 74HCT04 Hex … [Read more...]
24LC1026 Serial EEPROM : PinOut, Specifications, Interfacing, Code & Its Applications
A non-volatile ROM like EEPROM stands for electrically erasable programmable ROM which is used to allow individual bytes of data to be erased & reprogrammed. These ICs are called byte erasable chips which are used for storing small amounts of data within computing & other different electronic devices. Microchip Technology Inc. developed EEPROM chips like 24AA1026, 24LC1026, and 24FC1026 which are 1024 Kbit Serial EEPROM with 1.7V - 5.5V broad range voltage. These memory chips are mainly … [Read more...]
CD4027 JK Flip Flop : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
In digital electronics, a flip-flop is a digital electronic circuit that includes two stable states that are used for storing binary data. This data can be modified by simply applying varying i/ps. Flip-flops are basic data storage elements and basic building blocks in digital electronics systems utilized in communications, computers & different types of systems. There are different types of Flip Flops available in digital electronics like SR, JK, D & T. This article discusses one of the … [Read more...]
TL072 OpAmp : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
An audio preamplifier or preamp is one type of electronic amplifier, used to change a weak input signal into a strong output signal used for a loudspeaker & a power amplifier. These amplifiers are normally used for amplifying analog sensor signals like microphones & pickups. So, this is frequently arranged very close to the analog sensor to decrease the noise & interference effects. There are different op-amps are used in audio pre-amplifier circuits like NE5532, LM258, TL072, … [Read more...]
ULN2003 MotorDriver IC : PinOut, Specifications, Interfacing & Its Applications
A motor driver IC is an essential component used in controlling motors within autonomous robots. These integrated circuits work as an interface between microprocessors & the motors within robots, so these are frequently used to drive DC motors in robotics from microcontrollers. The main reason to use Motor Driver IC in different applications is; most microprocessors work at low voltages & use low current whereas the motors need a relatively high voltage as well as current thus, the … [Read more...]
TB6600 Stepper Motor Driver : Pin Configuration, Interface with Arduino, Working & Its Applications
Stepper motor drivers are small pin-compatible modules designed particularly to drive stepper motors capable of continuously rotating with precise position control without the need for a feedback system. The stepper motor drivers have built-in converters that offer multi-stage resolution and variable current control that allows control of stepper motors with simple step and direction inputs. These modules are usually the main carrier boards for various stepper driver ICs that provide low-level … [Read more...]