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This article investigate the practical and theoretical fundamentals of electronics. It examines how electrons move and how we measure them; how circuits work and what happens when they fail. You will also learn a bit about LED’s. [ ]

This ultra-bright white LED lamp works on 230V AC with minimal power consumption. It can be used to illuminate VU meters, SWR meters, etc. Ultra-bright LEDs available in the market cost Rs 8 to 15.These LEDs emit a 1000-6000mCd bright white light like welding arc and work on 3 volts, 10 mA. Their maximum voltage is 3.6 volts and the current is 25 mA. Anti-static precautions should be taken when handling the LEDs. Circuit diagram : Fig.1: Ultra-Bright LED Lamp Circuit Diagram The LEDs in water-clear plastic package emit spotlight, while diffused type LEDs have a wide-angle radiation pattern. This circuit (Fig. 1) employs capacitive reactance for limiting the current flow through the LEDs on application of mains voltage to the circuit. If we use only a series resistor for limiting the current with mains operation, the limiting resistor itself will dissipate around 2 to 3 watts of power,whereas no power is dissipated in a capacitor. The value of capacitor is calculated by using the follo...

Most of the time, in a cartoon or in a movie, whenever the character experiences an “Eureka!” moment, a light bulb would just appear on the head. Well, just in case your boss thinks that you are the dimmest bulb in the office, prove him or her wrong by picking up the £10.99 Bright Idea USB Lightbulb.     Yes sir, I think you do know just which direction I am heading with this – it is the perfect desk accessory which lets the world around you know just how many brilliant thoughts you would have come up with throughout the eight hours at the desk! Located right at the end of a sturdy and flexible arm, lies the Bright Idea USB Lightbulb which happens to be a fuss-free lamp, sans switches, where it will also not come with a lampshade nor any legs. No sir, it is up to that creative mind of yours to concentrate and deliberate over grand ideas. ou will find it emit a soft and soothing blue light as long as it remains plugged into any USB port, where it will shine some reassuring illu...