Hacks of Electronics
This article explains clamper circuits from the ground up including their types, mathematical analysis, waveforms, working principle, differences, applications, and real-world design considerations. Clamper circuits are fundamental waveform-shaping networks used in electronics to shift the entire signal level either upward or downward without altering the overall shape of the waveform. Unlike clippers, which remove or […]
Voltage multiplier circuit forms a fundamental building block in high-voltage power supplies where the output voltage must be several times greater than the peak input voltage, yet the load current required is relatively small. Instead of using high-turn-ratio transformers which are large, expensive, and limited by insulation and core saturation constraints engineers often implement multipliers […]
Capacitors are fundamental passive components used in electronic circuits for energy storage, filtering, coupling, and timing. Among them, Non-polar or Non-polarized Capacitors hold a special place because they can operate with AC signals and DC voltages of either polarity. Their versatility and stability make them essential in audio systems, RF circuits, SMPS, industrial power systems, […]
Capacitors are essential passive components used to store and release electrical energy. Among the many types, polarized capacitors hold a special place in electronics because they offer very high capacitance values in a small size something non-polarized capacitors cannot achieve. Polarized capacitors are widely used in DC power supplies, filters, audio circuits, SMPS, motor controllers, […]
Electromechanical relay (EMR) is one of the oldest and still most widely used switching devices in electronics and electrical engineering. A relay is an electromechanical switching component that uses an electromagnet to mechanically operate a set of contacts. In simple words, a relay uses a small control signal (low power side) to switch large loads […]
A Solid-State Relay (SSR) is an electronic switching device that performs the same function as an electromechanical relay (EMR) but without any moving parts. Instead of mechanical contacts, it uses semiconductor devices such as thyristors, Triacs, MOSFETs, or transistors to switch electrical loads ON or OFF. Because there are no moving parts, SSRs offer longer […]