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Saturday, April 13, 2013

LCD Module in 4 bit Mode

In many projects use is manufactured from alphanumeric LCDs that are pushed internally by using Hitachi’s industry-standard HD44780 controller. These displays can additionally be driven either in 4-bit or 8-bit mode. In the primary case only the excessive nibble (D4 to D7) of the display’s knowledge bus is used. The 4 unused connections still deserve some nearer consideration. The information lines can be utilized as either enters or outputs for the show. It is well known that an unloaded output is fine, but that a floating high-impedance enter can result in issues. So what must you do with the four unused knowledge traces when the display is used in 4-bit mode? This question arose when a circuit used to be submitted to us where D0-D3 where tied straight away to GND (the related applies if it was to +5 V) to forestall the problem of floating inputs.

The LCD module used to be driven directly via a microcontroller, which was on a building board for checking out more than a few packages and I/O performs. There was once a switch present for turning off the permit of the display when it was oncen’t being used, however this can be forgotten during some tests. When the R/Wline of the show is permanently tied to GND (data best goes from the microcontroller to the display) then the remaining strains can safely be related to the supply (+ve or GND). In this utility then again, the R/Wline was once additionally managed by the microcontroller. When the show is initialised correctly then no longerhing much will have to go unsuitable. The information sheet for the HD44780 isn't very clear as to what happens with the low nibble all through initialisation.

Circuit diagram :

LCD Module in 4-bit Mode Circuit Diagram

After the power-on reset the display will always be in 8-bit mode. A easy test (see the accompanying circuit) unearths that it is safer to use pull-down resistors to GND for the 4 low knowledge lines. The information strains of the display are configured as outputs on this circuit (R/Wis high) and the ‘enable’ is toggled (which can nonetheless occur, even supposing it's now not the intention to keep in touch with the display). Note that in observe the RS line will even be pushed through an I/O pin, and in our circuit the R/W line as smartly. All knowledge traces become excessive and it’s not certain if (and if that is the case, for the method long) the show can survive with four shorted data strains. The moral of the story is: in 4-bit mode you should always tie D0-D3 by means of resistors to ground or sure.




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Monday, April 8, 2013

Basic devices in the car audio system

car amplifier
Entertainment in the form of music, news or even movies, generated from a series of audio devices found in a car. The series device known as a car audio system.
What tool or device contained in car audio system?

  • Car Head Unit - Head unit is the core of a car audio system, part of the car audio system that plays sound. The continued development of technology makes the head unit is no longer only serve as a radio receiver FM / AM CD player and a player, some have additional functions to be able to play MP3s. There is also a car head unit that has the ability to play DVDs complete with monitors and can be connected with IPOD.
  • Power Amplifier - The function of the power amplifier is to amplify the signal coming out of the head unit. In the world of various types of car audio power amplifiers are divided into several classes, such as class A, B, AB, and D. Each class power amplifier has the advantage that its usefulness can be tailored to our needs in building a car audio system. In addition to class division, the division of power amplifiers can also be seen from the number of channels (channels) and the amount of power generated by the power amplifier.
  • Speaker - A device that functions convert electronic signals into audible sound. The speakers were divided into several parts / components, namely, subwoofers, woofers, mid-range, and tweeter. In order for speakers to work properly, required a series of electronic components that serves as a filter (cross over).
  • Processor - With advances in technology processors play a significant role in a car system. Inside there is a processor features like time correction, cross-over-active, etc. equalizer. With the functions it will be very easy at the time of tuning car audioaudio system.
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Thursday, April 4, 2013

In Vehicle Voltage Regulator

In vehicles it is often required to have a powerful yet stabilized voltage that’s not affected in any way by fluctuations of the battery voltage. The circuit shown here does the job using discrete and inexpensive parts only. While its low cost is a definite advantage over just about any kind of regulator IC, on the downside we have a minimum voltage drop of 2 volts - in fact the output voltage can be set to any value between 1.8 V and about 10 V. Continuous loads up to 100 watts can be handled, while peak values of 140 W should not present problems.

In-Vehicle Voltage Regulator circuit diagramThe power stage consists of two parallel-connected 2N3055 transistors in TO-3 cases. Because of their high base current requirement, a driver transistor type BD241B is incorporated. The feedback voltage arrives at the inverting input of the regulator IC, a type 741 opamp. The level of the reference voltage at the inverting input is adjusted with potentiometer (or preset) P1. The circuit board, of which the layout is given here, accommodates all parts including the two 2N3055 power transistors. As a matter of course, they should be properly cooled.

In-Vehicle Voltage Regulator circuit diagramRemember, the case of a 2N3055 is connected to the collector which is at battery-positive potential. If necessary the voltage regulator may be bypassed by an external switch connecting the battery + terminal with the output terminal. The switch, if used, should be capable of passing considerable currents - at relatively low output voltages (up to about 6 V) currents of up to 15 A (continuous) or 20 A (peak) may be expected. Although the output current is reduced to 10 A when the 10-V level is approached, it is better to be safe than sorry.

In-Vehicle Voltage Regulator circuit diagramIn-Vehicle Voltage Regulator circuit diagramResistors:
  • R1,R2 = 0Ω1, 5W
  • R3 = 1kΩ
  • R4 = 100kΩ
  • P1 = 10kΩ linear potentiometer
Capacitors:
  • C1,C2,C3 = 100nF
Semiconductors:
  • IC1 = 741CN
  • T1 = BD241B
  • T2,T3 = 2N3055 (TO-3 case)
Miscellaneous:
  • K1,K2 = 2-way PCB terminal block, lead pitch 5mm
  • S1 = switch, heavy-duty, 1 change-over contact (see text)
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