Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Portable FM Transmitter
Portable FM Transmitter
This portable FM Transmitter is easy to build. I have used a pair of BC548 transistors in this circuit. Although not strictly RF transistors, they still give good range. Transmitter is powered by 9V battery. The coil L1 consists of 7 turns on a quarter inch plastic former with a tuning slug. The tuning slug is adjusted to tune the transmitter. Actual range on my prototype tuned from 70MHz to around 120MHz. The aerial is a few inches of wire. Lengths of antenna wire should be 1 - 2 feet. The circuit is basically a radio frequency (RF) oscillator that operates around 70-120 MHz. Audio from audio jack is fed into the audio amplifier stage built around the first transistor. Output from the collector is fed into the base of the second transistor where it modulates the resonant frequency of the tank circuit by varying the junction capacitance of the transistor. Junction capacitance is a function of the potential difference applied to the base of the transistor. The tank circuit is connected in a Colpitts oscillator circuit.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
1 Watt PLL FM Broadcast Transmitter
1 Watt PLL FM Broadcast Transmitter
This is a 1 Watt PLL FM broadcast transmitter. The RF output varies from 500mW to about 1.2W depending on the frequency selected and RF output transistor used. Motorola 2N4427 always seems to work well. Transmitter uses CMOS PLL VCO that prevents the frequency drifts. The frequency is selected via DIP switches. The transmitter is supplied by 12V DC and can also be powered from the battery.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Simple MP3 FM Transmitter
Simple MP3 FM Transmitter |
A simple MP3 FM transmitter circuit shown here can be built
easily in few minutes if all parts are available to you. All the
components used in this transmitter circuit are general purpose and low
cost. The circuit will work as a best FM transmitter for simply
broadcasting your music around your house and yard, and can be used to
broadcast the output of any equipment like mp3 player, ipod, satellite,
etc.
Simple FM Transmitter with BC549
Simple FM Transmitter with BC549 |
This is simple FM transmitter for FM broadcast band in 88-108
MHz. BC 549 is small signal transistor for wide applications, but
usually for AF. You can build simple FM transmitter with one BC549
transistor and several other component parts. Simple FM transmitter with
only one transistor is often called “bug”. This project is suitable for
beginners in radio amateur, education, or hobbies. As an antenna you
can connect 150cm of copper wire.
100m Simple FM Transmitter
100m Simple FM Transmitter |
Here is a very interesting and simple FM transmitter used to
transmit audio in the wide range up to 100M using only one transistor.
The entire circuit of FM transmitter is divided into three major stages
oscillator, modulator and amplifier. The transmitting frequency of
88-108 MHz is generated by adjusting VC1. The input audio generated by
microphone is changed into electric signal and is given to base of
transistor T1. Transistor T1 is used as oscillator which oscillates the
frequency of 88-108 MHz. The oscillated frequency depends upon the value
R2, C2, L2 and L3. Transmitted audio from FM transmitter circuit can be
received by standard FM receiver.
Sun Tracking Solar Panel
As the non renewable energy resources are
decreasing, use of renewable resources for producing electricity is
increasing. Solar panels are becoming more popular day by day. We have
already read a post about how to install solar panel for home.
Solar panel absorbs the energy from the Sun and is stored in the
battery. This energy can be utilized when required. Utilization of the
energy stored in batteries is mentioned in below given applications.
Solar panels should absorb energy to a maximum extent. This can be done
only if the panels are continuously placed towards Sun direction. So
solar panel should continuously rotate in the direction of Sun. This
article describes about circuit that rotates solar panel.
Street Lights that Glow on Detecting Vehicle Movement
Generally, street lights are switched on
for whole night and during the day, they are switched off. But during
the night time, street lights are not necessary if there is no traffic.
Saving of this energy is very important factor these days as energy
resources are getting reduced day by day. Alternatives for natural
resources are very less and our next generations may face lot of
problems because of lack of these natural resources. We have already
seen the circuit diagram and working of Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights
circuit in the earlier post. This article describes about the circuit
that switches the street lights on detecting vehicle movement and
remains off after fixed time.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Logic Gates
Logic Gates
Logic gates are the basic building blocks of digital electronics. These
are circuits made out of transistors that perform a a logical operation
(see Boolean algebra).
Digital electronics represent data (called bits) with only two states. Since in electronics we work with voltages, these two states are most times represented by a presence or lack of voltage. One (high state) in TTL logic familiy is represented by 5v, zero (low state) is represented by 0v (ground).
There are three basic gates: AND, OR, and NOT (Inverter).
Other common gates are NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR (Equivalence). These gates are made with combinations of the basic logic gates. Its functions can be represented using a truth table, which lists every combination of inputs (A, B) and the resulting output (Z).
Digital electronics represent data (called bits) with only two states. Since in electronics we work with voltages, these two states are most times represented by a presence or lack of voltage. One (high state) in TTL logic familiy is represented by 5v, zero (low state) is represented by 0v (ground).
There are three basic gates: AND, OR, and NOT (Inverter).
Other common gates are NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR (Equivalence). These gates are made with combinations of the basic logic gates. Its functions can be represented using a truth table, which lists every combination of inputs (A, B) and the resulting output (Z).
Monday, October 13, 2014
1W PLL Transmitter with MC145152
1W PLL Transmitter with MC145152
Following 1W PLL transmitter exciter provides stable, low noise
operation. Transmitter uses a PLL frequency synthesizer built with
MC145152 which covers the FM band in 100kHz steps. The VCO uses MV2109
varicap diode to automatically tune to selected frequency via SW1 dip
switch. output stage uses 2N4417 RF power transistor and provides 1W of
RF power. With good antenna expected transmission range is 2km.
Transmitter may be built on a double sided PCB, with top side copper
left mostly undisturbed as a ground plane. The copper is removed only
around non-grounded pins. The ground connections can be soldered on the
top side, so it’s not necessary to have plated-through holes.
Veronica 1W FM Transmitter
Veronica 1W FM Transmitter
Veronica 1W FM transmitter is an easy to build transmitter.
Veronica is also known for frequency stability, clean FM signal and uses
no integrated circuit. The Veronica oscillator is actually formed from 2
oscillators which operates somewhere around 50 MHz in anti phase and
the 2 signals are combined to form 100MHz FM radio signal. This kind of
circuit design is stable and is amplified up to 1W by 2n4427 transistor.
Veronica transmitter is equipped with a mini-mixer and so you may
forget an external mixer. This consist from T1 transistor which
amplifies the microphone signal before it is combined with CD player
audio or PC signal. R1 and R2 are potentiometers (variable resistors)
used to adjust the audio level. The component between R8 and C21
represents the oscillator which generates radio signal. D1 is a varicap
diode (like a variable capacitor or trimmer) controlled by audio signal.
C12, C13 and L1 determines the frequency.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
18W FM Transmitter
18W FM Transmitter
Here's FM transmitter for commercial FM band that provides 18 watts of power. Since the electronic diagram is too large we decided to divide it into two parts. The first part is the actual FM transmitter while the second part is 18W RF amplifier. The circuit should be built on an epoxy printed circuit board with the upper face components reserved for interconnecting tracks and the bottom solder to the ground plane. If powered by 14V and 2.5A transmitter outputs 15W of power, whereas 18V and 3.5A will provide 18W. BB110 variable capacitor connected to the collector of transistor BF199 adjusts the transmission frequency of the circuit. 2K2 potentiometer serves as fine tuning. Once the output frequency is adjusted amplifier variable capacitors must be adjusted for maximum output power one stage at a time. All adjustments must be made with 50 Ohm dummy load connected to the output of transmitter.
1 Watt FM Transmitter Amplifier
1 Watt FM Transmitter Amplifier
This is a 1 Watt FM Transmitter amplifier with a good design that
can be used to amplify a RF signal in the 88 – 108 MHz band. It is very
sensitive if you use good RF power amplifier transistors, trimmers and
coils. It has a power amplification factor of 9 to 12 dB (9 to 15
times). At an input power of 0.1W the output will be 1W. You must choose
T1 transistor depending on applied voltage. If you have a 12V power
supply then use transistors like: 2N4427, KT920A, KT934A, KT904, BLX65,
2SC1970, BLY87. At 18 to 24V power supply you must use transistors like:
2N3866, 2N3553, KT922A, BLY91, BLX92A. You may use 2N2219 at 12V but
you will get an output power of 0.4W maximum.
Calibration of the 1 watt fm power amp
Do not connect any RF source, just apply the power supply and measure the voltage at point 1. Adjust R3 until you measure 0.7V. Replace the antenna with 2 x 100 Ω 0.5W resistors in parallel at the RF output. Now connect the rf signal that you need to amplify and connect this RF Probe to the output.
Slowly adjust C1 in order to get the highest voltage value on the rf probe. Now adjust R3 again to get 0.7 V at point 1. Now adjust C5 and C6 for maximum output voltage (must be between 12V to 18V).
Check the temperature of T1′s heatsink, if it is ok turn off the power supply, disconnect the 2 resistors of 100 Ω and connect the antenna (keep the probe connected). Apply the power and now adjust again C1, C5 and C6 for maximum voltage indication on the probe.
You may use an ampermeter in order to check the current flow through T1. This must not exceed 150mA at 12V and 100mA at 24V or the transistor will burn. L2 and L3 coils must have an angle of 90 degrees between them. Don’t use the 1W rf fm amplifier if you find that you tv set is jammed and the laws of your country does not allow the use of FM transmitters.
4km FM Transmitter
4km FM Transmitter
This is a VCO FM Transmitter. With good antenna (dipole placed
outdoor and high) the transmitter has very good coverage range about 500
meters, the maximal coverage range is up to 4 km. To calibrate for
maximum power connect 6 V / 0,1 light bulb to the output and use R1 to
tune the right frequency, adjust L1 coil if necesary. Then use C14 and
C15 to adjust the highest power (the highest light of the bulb). Then
you can connect antenna and audio signal. Adjust R2 until the audio
sounds as loud as the other stations.
27MHz Walkie Talkie
27MHz Walkie Talkie
This classic walkie talkie consists of both 27MHz transmitter and receiver all in one circuit. Nearly all the components in the 4-transistor circuit are used for both transmitting and receiving making it simple to build and economical at the same time. The frequency-generating stage only needs 27MHz crystal to be removed and it becomes a receiver. Next is a three transistor audio amplifier with very high gain. The first transistor is a pre-amplifier and the next two are wired as a super-alpha pair, commonly called a Darlington pair to drive the speaker that is also used as a microphone. The use of telescopic antenna will provide better reception and transmitting range. Use two identical walkie talkie circuits for two way communication.
Phone Transmitter
Phone Transmitter
This small phone transmitter will transmit a phone conversation
to an FM radio on the 88-108MHz band. It uses energy from the phone line
to transmit the signal about 100 meters away. It uses the phone wire as
the antenna and is activated when the phone is picked up. Transmitter
components are mounted on a small PC board. PC layout is included.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Mini FM Transmitter
Mini FM Transmitter
Here's how to build your own mini FM transmitter. It transmits FM
waves so you could easily receive the signals on your mobile phone,
radios, etc. As the name and the picture indicates it is very small and
is approximately the size of a 9v battery clip. With this FM transmitter
you could start your own mini FM station. The circuit uses BC547
transistor to amplify the signal and then frequency modulate it. It uses
"frequency modulation" most commonly known as FM, the same principal to
transmit audio signals captured by the microphone.
6W FM Transmitter 88-108 MHz
6W FM Transmitter 88-108 MHz
Presented FM transmitter is built around low power PLL transmitter and amplifier that boosts its signal all the way up to 6 Watts. The signal is amplified by three RF stages of amplification. In the first and second stages of the transmitter one of the best driver transistors were used 2SC2053. You can use the other transistors but only up to 500mW of power. In the third stage 2SC1971 RF transistor was used to achieve 6W of power. For making any RF transmitter circuit at least two meters are necessary, one is frequency counter and the other is RF field strength meter for which the schematic is provided.
Easy FM Transmitter
Easy FM Transmitter
The figure shows a schematic of an easy to build FM transmitter
circuit. Mostly all FM transmitter circuits you will find online or in
books require some kind of hand build inductor/coil and after building
the transmitter you have to adjust that coil and trimmer capacitor a
little to adjust the transmitter to transmit on your desired frequency.
If you are looking for an easy or simple FM transmitter circuit in which
you don't have to make a coil with your hand then the circuit given
here is ideal for you. The circuit is using a ready made 1uH inductor
which can be purchased from an electronic components store. These
inductors are mostly look like resistors. The circuit also does not
require a trimmer capacitor, because we have used a fixed value of 39pF
capacitor in the place of trimmer capacitor. We have already calculated
and used the values of coil and capacitors of oscillator to broadcast on
FM band, so you don't have to do any further adjustments and tuning
after building the circuit. The circuit can be operated with 9 to 12
volt DC. For antenna use a 12 inch wire or for maximum range use a 30
inch wire and make it vertical.
Note: If the circuit is not broadcasting on your desired
frequency then you can change the value of 39pF capacitor a little bit
higher or lower to change the frequency.
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