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...]
TBA810 IC : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
An audio power amplifier is an electronic amplifier, used to amplify low-power electronic audio signals, signal from the receiver of a radio to a certain level that is high sufficient to drive headphones or loudspeakers. There are different integrated circuits used in making simple as well as cost effective based audio amplifier circuits. Similarly, monolithic IC like TBA810 IC is used to make 7-watt audio amplifier circuits and is most suitable for designing low-power audio amplifiers. This … [Read more...]
UC3842 PWM Controller : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
PWM controller is a fixed frequency control and very simple integrated circuit, used for controlling nearly any power topology like boost, flyback converter, buck, forward, push-pull, etc. There are many manufacturers which provide high-performing PWM controllers like general-purpose & application-specific. These controllers provide flexibility for covering a wide range of power-supply designs which are utilized within AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC power-conversion circuits for different equipment. … [Read more...]
LA3161 IC : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
A preamplifier (preamp) is an electronic amplifier, used to change a weak electrical signal into a strong output signal which is sufficient to be noise-tolerant & for further processing (or) for transmitting to a power amplifier & a loudspeaker. So without using a preamp, the final signal would be distorted or noisy. These are normally used to amplify signals from analog sensors. Thus, the preamp is frequently located close to the analog sensor to decrease the noise & interference … [Read more...]
ICl7107 ADC Display Driver : PinOut, Specifications, Circuit, Working & Its Applications
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...]