RDM6300 RDM630 RFID Reader interfacing with Arduino

RDM6300 RDM630 RFID module interfacing with Arduino hardware

In this tutorial, we will learn how to interface RFID reader RDM6300 or RDM630 with Arduino. Both of these RFID readers communicate via a serial connection on UART and follow the same interfacing with Arduino thus this tutorial will be compatible with both types of RFID readers. First, we will give you a brief description … Read more

Micro SD Card Interfacing with Arduino using MicroSD Module

Micro SD card interfacing with Arduino

In this user guide, we will learn how to interface a micro SD card with Arduino using the microSD card module or connector and Arduino IDE. This module provides an SPI interface to connect an SD card module with any microcontroller which supports the SPI communication interface. Using a micro SD card becomes very handy … Read more

MPU6050 Sensor Module Interfacing with Pic Microcontroller

MPU6050 interfacing with pic microcontroller PIC18F46K22

In this tutorial, we will learn to interface MPU6050 MEMS module with Pic microcontroller. Firstly, we will see an introduction of MPU6050 such as pinout diagram, pin configuration, features, specifications. At the end, we will see how to interface the MPU6050 module with Pic microcontroller. You can use any pic microcontroller which has at least … Read more

DS1990A 64-bit Serial Number iButton

DS19990A iButton interfacing with microcontroller

iButtons DS1990A is an amazing compact device introduced exclusively by Maxim integrated. It has a factory-lasered 64-bit identification number imprinted for unique traceability. This engraved unique number is un-alterable. On top of that, this coin-sized device is a rugged device that can resist harsh environments. The component is a coin-shaped enclosure with an integrated 1-wire … Read more

VIPER22A SMPS Controller IC – Explained with Example Circuit

VIPER22A SMPS Controller IC pinout diagram

VIPER22A is a switched-mode power supply controller IC introduced by STMicroelectronics. The device converts Analog voltage to the required regulated DC level for different purposes by switching techniques. This IC comes with a PWM Controller and a powerful MOSFET. It is used mainly in transformerless circuits. It has a wide input AC supply range along … Read more

DAC7715 Digital to Analog Converter IC

DAC7715 DAC IC

Digital to Analog Converters are essential to the electronics market. They are used in almost every piece of electronic equipment which involves interaction with an external world. Whether it be mere LED blinking (LED dimming) or complex voice translators, DACs are important. DAC7715 provides a four-channel output and takes 12-bit serial input. It has a … Read more

FOD3180 MOSFET Gate Driver Optocoupler

FOD3180 MOSFET Gate Driver Optocoupler pinout diagram

FOD3180 is a MOSFET Gate Driver Optocoupler introduced by Fairchild Semiconductors basically used for the isolation of two circuits. It is a MOSFET Optocoupler which has three parts i.e.a AlGaAs Infrared emitting diode, output power transistors, and a CMOS detector which functions by sensing the infrared light. Further, it offers a high switching speed, low … Read more

MB102 Breadboard Power Supply module – How to use it

MB102 Breadboard Power Supply Module components

MB102 Breadboard Power Supply module is one of the essential and low-cost components in the electronics labs. It powers the circuits and is also used for testing purposes. The small compact module is power efficient and can be operated using an input voltage range of 6.5 Volts to 12 Volts. The module has two voltage … Read more

2SC1345 NPN Amplifier Transistor – Explained with Example Circuit

2SC1345 NPN Amplifier Transistor pinout diagram

2SC1345 NPN transistor is a Chinese, low-noise, and low-frequency transistor, used in audio amplification applications. It is an NPN transistor with an emitter to collector voltage of 50V and the collector current of 100mA. This NPN transistor finds its usage in switching and amplification but it is recommended to not use it as a switch … Read more

SFH620A Optocoupler

SFH620A Optocoupler pinout diagram

Optocouplers or Optoisolators are mainly used for the electrical isolation between two circuits just using the light. SFH620A is an Optocoupler that has two parts i.e., two GaAs Infrared emitting diodes and a phototransistor, which functions by sensing the infrared light. It offers a high current transfer ratio, low coupling capacitance, and high isolation voltage … Read more