The circuit in Figure 1 combines a V BE -referenced current source with a current mirror to implement a simple two-terminal, fully floating LED current sink or source. This approach is well-suited for applications in which tight current accuracy is ...
A Planet Analog article, “2N3904: Why use a 60-year-old transistor?” ( Ref. 1 ) by Bill Schweber, inspired some interest in this old transistor and how it’s commonly used, and if any uncommon uses might exist. Here’s one we ...
A well known power supply circuit is the capacitance multiplier. It doesn’t regulate, but instead reduces ripple noise while the output tracks at some fraction of the input voltage (Figure 1). Figure 1. Standard “capacitance ...
Modules Provide Optimum Combination of Power Discrete Semiconductors, Transformers and Inductor Design Values Fairchild Semiconductor has enhanced Power Supply WebDesigner (PSW) an online design and simulation tool that provides complete designs in ...