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Built an ESP32 Based Metal Detector System This tutorial shows us how to build our own functional DIY ESP32 metal detector from scratch using an affordable Wi-Fi enabled microcontroller, a handful of easily available electronic components, and a simple, hand-wound copper coil. Instead of relying on expensive, specialised sensors or complex industrial circuits, this PI metal detector circuit project uses… |
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Microchip Launches 3.3 kV HV‑D3 mSiC® Power Modules to Enable Solid-State Transformers for AI Data Centers CHANDLER, Ariz., May 26, 2026 —Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the availability of its new 3.3 kV HV‑D3 mSiC® Power Modules, designed to simplify and accelerate the adoption of solid-state transformers (SSTs) in AI hyperscale data centers and other high‑voltage power applications. The new modules integrate 3.3 kV silicon carbide (SiC) mSiC® MOSFETs and Schottky diodes in an… |
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Vishay Launches 1500 W TVS Diodes in Compact SMB Package for Automotive Applications Vishay Intertechnology has released a new series of surface-mount transient voltage suppressors (TVS) that are rated at 1500 W. Designed for reliable performance in automotive systems, the T15BxxA (unidirectional) and T15BxxCA (bidirectional) series are qualified to AEC-Q101 standards and can operate at temperatures up to +185 °C. These devices, packaged in the compact SMB (DO-214AA)… |
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Hybrid Power Management System with Ideal Diode Technology A YouTuber has developed a combat suit featuring a spinal battery system designed for improved power efficiency and reliability. The system includes voltage regulation, overcurrent protection, and cell isolation to prevent damage from physical impacts. The suit incorporates an "ideal diode" circuit using MOSFET-based switching… |
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ROHM Launches RLD90QZW8: Redefining LiDAR Precision with a 120W Laser Diode ROHM proudly unveils its newest innovation, the RLD90QZW8 high-power laser diode, tailored for revolutionizing LiDAR technology. Specifically engineered for 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) systems, this groundbreaking diode is set to redefine distance measurement and spatial recognition in diverse applications, from automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to autonomous vehicles and… |
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DC to DC Converter with Constant Current (CC) and Constant Voltage (CV) Control - Schematics, PCB, Parts List, and Working 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… |
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Ultra-Low Capacitance TVS Diode Protects High-Frequency Antennas from ESD Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched “DF2B6M4BSL” that is an ultra-low capacitance TVS diode and protects semiconductors and other electronic components from static electricity and noise while suppressing signal deterioration. Designed for high-frequency antennas, this diode delivers a total capacitance of 0.15pF which is 25%… |
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Design a 12V/27W SMPS Circuit with UC3843 SMPS Controller IC Switching Mode Power Supply, or simply SMPS, is a type of Power Supply Unit (PSU) that uses a switching device (such as a transistor or MOSFET) to convert the source, which can be AC or DC, to a constant DC voltage. Switched-mode power supply circuits (SMPS) are most often required in many electronic designs to convert the AC mains voltage to a suitable level of DC voltage… |
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75W High Optical Output Laser Diode for Longer Distance Detection and Improved Sensing Accuracy ROHM has unveiled a 75W infrared high optical output laser diode, RLD90QZW3 designed for LiDAR used in distance measurement and spatial recognition in 3D ToF (Time of Flight) systems. With an unprecedented emission width of 225μm at the equivalent optical output which is 22% narrower than conventional products, this new device improves beam characteristics. … |
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Simple MOSFET Switching Circuit – How to turn on / turn off N-Channel and P-channel MOSFETs A MOSFET is a type of transistor that uses an electric field to control current flow, and is widely used in switching and amplification circuits. MOSFET stands for Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor, which has a gate. For simplicity, you can imagine this gate like a water tap. You rotate the tap counter-clockwise the water starts flowing out of the tap.… |
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Astable Multivibrator Circuit Using Op-amp The multivibrator circuit is very popular and useful in the field of electronics, and it’s the most basic circuit that you will know about while learning basic electronics. The multivibrator circuit can be divided into two categories: the first one is known as the monostable multivibrator, and the second one is known as the astable multivibrator. But in this project, we will… |
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DIY USB Rubber Ducky using ATtiny85 The USB Rubber Ducky or Bad USB is a famous attack tool that looks like a USB pen drive but acts like a keyboard when plugged into any unlocked device. The USB Rubber Ducky allows attackers to program microcontrollers in USB devices to perform various tasks. It can be programmed to inject keystroke and binary files into a system, get the cached password to hack a system… |
