Another RF Field Strength Meter

This circuit is another radio frequency (rf) field strength meter, similar with our previous field strength meter circuit, but with lower supply voltage (only a single cell 1.5V battery). Here is the schematic diagram of this rf strength meter circuit: To use, turn on transmitter and meter; adjust C1 for peak reading. Turn off transmitter and adjust R1 for a […]

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Field Strength Meter

This instrument is very useful for radio frequency (rf) engineer and hobbyist, especially when he/she has to adjust the final rf transmission. Setting up an antenna impedance matcher is one of the example. Here is the schematic diagram of this rf meter circuit: The circuit use only one transistor (MPSA18) as the active component. The signal strength meter display uses […]

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PWM Motor Control Circuit

Speed control for dc motor (electric motor) can be implemented using open loop or closed loop. Closed loop controller, also known as servo controller,  or a feedback control, gives the best performance since the loop will maintain the actual speed to follow the reference. In simple application, an open loop controller can be enough if the load is constant, such […]

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500 mW 3 Transistors Audio Amplifier

This small 3 transistors amplifier circuit will be suitable for small battery powered devices, and the circuit is really simple. This tiny power amplifier use same typology as the more complicated version of discrete amplifier in our previous circuit, but with here is in the simplest form. This circuit is a very good start as a DIY amplifier because its […]

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