With the advent of Electric Vehicles and Internet of things the need for sophisticated power electronic design has increased. These new fields are constantly evolving the demands for high-power motor drives, energy efficient power supplies, wireless power transfer etc.
In this section we will design and test various power electronic projects for a wide variety of applications including EV, Solar, IoT, SMPS Power supplies, LED Drivers, Portable power supplies etc. The section also covers the latest power electronic news and articles to update the readers with latest technology trends.
Electrical appliances are all around us, starting from the indispensable charger of your smartphone to heavier appliances like room heaters, air conditioners, washing machines, and whatnot. Given the status quo of a looming global energy crisis, it is vital to have an understanding of the power consumed by these devices. While our monthly electricity bill gives us a…
For engineers who spend their design time in the single-digit, low-voltage world, the phrase "high voltage" may conjure up voltages in the double digits, perhaps as high as 24V or 48V DC, or even the triple-digit domain of line voltages of 120/240 VAC. Yet there's a huge and essential world of engineering design that must be done at 1000V, 1500V, and higher voltages…
In this article, we will be learning about the features and working of the XL4015, which is a 5A 180KHz 36V Buck DC to DC Converter. Here we will desolder all the components from the module, completely reverse engineer the schematic and make the PCB from it, so that we can order the components and make the PCB ourselves. The XL4015 DC-DC buck converter is a versatile…
STMicroelectronics has introduced the new general-purpose low-power dual operational amplifier TSB622 that operates over the extended temperature range -40°C to 125°C and enhances ruggedness and flexibility in industrial and automotive applications. This automotive-qualified amplifier features a broad supply-voltage range from 2.7V to 36V which lets…
We'll be making a 12V 2000mAh Li-ion Battery pack in this post. We'll start by designing a 3s battery pack, then connecting the BMS to it to execute all of the BMS's functions. Li-ion cells are increasingly used as battery packs for many applications due to their high energy density and rechargeable characteristics. However, we must link a Li-ion cell with a BMS to…
Connecting an SD card module to Arduino is way easier than you think. In this guide, we’ll break down the module’s pins and components, show you how to wire it to your Arduino, and get you reading and writing data in no time. Think of it as turning your Arduino into a reliable data logger. We have covered many other interfacing tutorials before that might interest you, such as this 16x2 LCD…
With the advent of technology, our electronic gadgets and appliances are becoming smaller and smaller with more functional and complex applications. With this increase in complexity, the power requirement of the circuit has also increased and in our quest to make the device as small and as portable as possible, we need a battery which can provide high current for a long…
Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) is an interesting component that uses a compact design within a space of one or two inches and could be easily soldered in the PCB. It is a hot cake in this electronics industry and there are lots of companies that manufacture this thing. How nice it would be if we can build a standard SMPS circuit that could be fitted in a limited space…
The buck-boost converter is a DC-DC converter that uses the same concept of both the buck and boost converter but in a simplified combined circuit. As the name implies, the main feature of a buck-boost converter is its capability of making the output voltage constant even though the input voltage drops below the output voltage that means this circuit can work both in…
Audio content has come a long way over the past decades, from a classic tube amp to modern-day media players, technological advancements have changed the way digital media is consumed. Among all these innovations, portable media players have become one of the first choices among consumers, because of their vibrant sound quality and long battery life. So how does it work, and…
We are all aware of a basic voltmeter, ammeter, and wattmeters, the three basic things you need to measure values on any electronic projects or circuits. Measuring voltage and current with the help of a multimeter can be a good way to start, but one of the biggest problems I face while testing a circuit is, measuring power efficiency. So, today we…
For those who have a keen interest in gardening, a garden light would provide an option to admire the beauty of their plants even during the night time. These lights will normally be placed inside the garden, far from electrical outlets because it is not a good idea to run wires through your garden soil which will be wet and toiled most of the time. This is where Solar-…
