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Last Updated: June 02, 2021 01:44 PM

Circuits Designed by Dave Johnson, P.E. :

LED Flashing Badge #1 - I have seen numerous flashing light badges at trade shows and conventions.  They are often handed out as gifts to promote some business.  The devices often use inefficient circuits, which cause the battery power source to be quickly depleted. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

LED Flashing Badge #2 - This circuit uses a CD4013 dual D Flip/Flop IC.  A single lithium battery will provide months of continuous LED flashing.  It also has a tiny push-button switch to turn on and off the light flashing. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

Low Power H Bridge Motor Controller - This circuit uses a few logic gates & a 74AC240 to control power to a small gear motor. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-July, 2005

Low Power Oscillators - This page has two unusual two-transistor oscillators.  I set the component values for a low frequency application.  Both circuits draw only about 1 micro amp of current. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-December, 2002

Miniature Pushbutton On/Off Switch - In many battery powered devices, you would like to turn the circuit on and off by pressing a small pushbutton switch.  One press turns the device on and second press turns it back off.  The flip/flop circuit below uses a minimum number of parts to perform . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David Johnson P.E.-October, 2005

Momentary Touch Activated Switch - A single 1.5v silver oxide button cell powers this complete touch activated switch circuit for 5 years.  It features both a normally open and a normally closed set of solid-state switch thermals.  It also has an adjustable sensitivity, which can be set for a touch capacitance change as small as 1 picofarad. . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-January, 2002

On/Off Flip/Flop Circuit with Automatic Timeout - This circuit is ideal when a device needs to be turned on and off with a single pushbutton switch, but also needs to turn itself off after some period of time.  With the components shown, the output will stay on for only about 20 seconds. . . Circuit by Dave Johnson P.E.-May, 2012

One Shot (D-Flip/Flop) Circuit - Yes you can use cheap D flip/flop logic circuits as nice one-shot pulse generators.  This schematic shows how the popular CD4013 and the CD74HC74 can be used to generate pulses ranging from nanoseconds to seconds. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Oneshot & Latch Pushbutton - This circuit uses a single IC to convert a noisy pushbutton switch signal into a clean pulse or a sustained push on-push off signal.  It can operate from 3v to 18v . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

Pulse Period to Voltage Converter - This is a test circuit converts a square wave input signal into a voltage.  But, the voltage produced is proportional to the time between edges (period) of the signal, not the frequency.  The range is from 100uS to to 10mS, which produces a voltage from 100mV to 10 volts.  Other scale factors are also possible. . . Circuit by Dave Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Pushbutton Oneshot & Latch - This circuit uses a single IC to convert a noisy pushbutton switch signal into a clean pulse or a sustained push on-push off signal.  It can operate from 3v to 18v. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

Slotted Opto-Sensor used in Honeybee Counter - I designed a circuit similar to this one a long time ago to help a beekeeper count the number of bees going into or out of a hive.  The low power circuit uses a slotted opto-sensor to detect the passing bees.  The circuit advances an electronic counting . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David A. Johnson P.E.-July, 2000

Time to Dust - I have used the circuit below for many different applications, which require ultra low power drain.  It uses a single CA4013 flip/flop.  One section forms a pulse generator.  The generator produces 100uS pulses at a rate of about 1 per second . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-May, 2006

Timer for Darkroom Camera Shutter - This circuit was designed to control a film exposure shutter for a darkroom.  It has 8 time steps ranging from 0.35 seconds to 4 seconds.  It is activated by a foot switch and draws power from an external 12-volt DC supply . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Touch Activated Switch - This circuit provides about one watt of non-isolated DC power for an automotive type 12v LED array lamp in addition to a standard incandescent table lamp.. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-January, 2002

Turn D-Flip/Flop into a One Shot Circuit - Yes you can use cheap D flip/flop logic circuits as nice one-shot pulse generators.  This schematic shows how the popular CD4013 and the CD74HC74 can be used to generate pulses ranging from nanoseconds to seconds . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Two Transistor Oscillators - This page has two unusual two-transistor oscillators.  I set the component values for a low frequency application.  Both circuits draw only about 1 micro amp of current. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-December, 2002

Two-Transistor Low Power Oscillators - This page has two unusual two-transistor oscillators.  I set the component values for a low frequency application.  Both circuits draw only about 1 micro amp of current . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-December, 2002

Ultra Low Power Astable Multivibrator - Taking advantage of some new voltage comparators, this circuit can produce a nice square wave signal while drawing only 1.6 micro amps.  With the inclusion of a diode, the circuit can also produce short pulses instead of a square wave signal. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-December, 2004

Very Low Power Astable Multivibrator - This classic circuit draws only 200 nanoamps from a 1.5v supply. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-June, 2000


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LED Flashing Badge #1 - I have seen numerous flashing light badges at trade shows and conventions.  They are often handed out as gifts to promote some business.  The devices often use inefficient circuits, which cause the battery power source to be quickly depleted. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

LED Flashing Badge #2 - This circuit uses a CD4013 dual D Flip/Flop IC.  A single lithium battery will provide months of continuous LED flashing.  It also has a tiny push-button switch to turn on and off the light flashing. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

Low Power H Bridge Motor Controller - This circuit uses a few logic gates & a 74AC240 to control power to a small gear motor. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-July, 2005

Low Power Oscillators - This page has two unusual two-transistor oscillators.  I set the component values for a low frequency application.  Both circuits draw only about 1 micro amp of current. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-December, 2002

Miniature Pushbutton On/Off Switch - In many battery powered devices, you would like to turn the circuit on and off by pressing a small pushbutton switch.  One press turns the device on and second press turns it back off.  The flip/flop circuit below uses a minimum number of parts to perform . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David Johnson P.E.-October, 2005

Momentary Touch Activated Switch - A single 1.5v silver oxide button cell powers this complete touch activated switch circuit for 5 years.  It features both a normally open and a normally closed set of solid-state switch thermals.  It also has an adjustable sensitivity, which can be set for a touch capacitance change as small as 1 picofarad. . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-January, 2002

Monostable Multivibrator - The schematic for a monostable multivibrator is shown in figure 3-11.  Like the astable multivibrator, one transistor conducts and the other cuts off when the circuit is energized.  __ Integrated Publishing, Inc.

On/Off Flip/Flop Circuit with Automatic Timeout - This circuit is ideal when a device needs to be turned on and off with a single pushbutton switch, but also needs to turn itself off after some period of time.  With the components shown, the output will stay on for only about 20 seconds. . . Circuit by Dave Johnson P.E.-May, 2012

One Shot (D-Flip/Flop) Circuit - Yes you can use cheap D flip/flop logic circuits as nice one-shot pulse generators.  This schematic shows how the popular CD4013 and the CD74HC74 can be used to generate pulses ranging from nanoseconds to seconds. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Oneshot & Latch Pushbutton - This circuit uses a single IC to convert a noisy pushbutton switch signal into a clean pulse or a sustained push on-push off signal.  It can operate from 3v to 18v . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

Precision Missing-Edge Detector Also Correct - 10/26/95 EDN-Design Ideas - Unlike a typical missing-edge detector constructed from a retriggerable, monostable multivibrator (one-shot], the circuit in Fig 1  is programmable and accurate.  Also, in the event of a missing-edge condition, the circuit generates a precision correction signal Design by Paul Sofianos, Motorola, Chandler, AZ

Pulse Period to Voltage Converter - This is a test circuit converts a square wave input signal into a voltage.  But, the voltage produced is proportional to the time between edges  (period) of the signal, not the frequency.  The range is from 100uS to to 10mS, which produces a voltage from 100mV to 10 volts.  Other scale factors are also possible. . . Circuit by Dave Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Pushbutton Oneshot & Latch - This circuit uses a single IC to convert a noisy pushbutton switch signal into a clean pulse or a sustained push on-push off signal.  It can operate from 3v to 18v. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-March, 2002

Retriggerable Monostable Multivibrator Quickly Discharges Power-Supply Capacitor - 03/20/08  EDN-Design Ideas - A simple circuit consisting of a one-shot and a power MOSFET discharges the filter capacitor of a mains-powered power supply Design by Jordan Dimitrov, Tradeport Electronics, Vaughan, ON, Canada

SCR Flipflop for Alternating Flashing Light Bulbs - Schematic only __ Designed by G.L. Chemelec

Servicing Vibrator Power Supplies - From Radio Electronics, May 1950, this article gives a good description of vibrator supplies and the associated waveforms.   __ Contact: blehack @ yahoo dot com

Set Reset Flip flop - This is an example of a set/reset flip flop using discrete components.  When power is applied, only one of the transistors will conduct causing the other to remain off.  The conducting transistor can be turned off by grounding it's base through the push button which causes the collector voltage to rise and turn on the opposite transistor.   __ Designed by Ashish Parab

Slotted Opto-Sensor used in Honeybee Counter - I designed a circuit similar to this one a long time ago to help a beekeeper count the number of bees going into or out of a hive.  The low power circuit uses a slotted opto-sensor to detect the passing bees.  The circuit advances an electronic counting . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David A. Johnson P.E.-July, 2000

Stable Multivibrator IC - I will introduce the a-stable multivibrator circuit which used inverter IC.  This is the circuit to make do the blink of LED    (Light Emitting Diode) with the a-stable multivibrator circuit which used inverter IC.   __ Designed by Seiichi Inoue

Stable Multivibrator Transistor - I will introduce the a-stable multivibrator circuit which used two transistors.  The a-stable multivibrator is the circuit which repeats the high level    (H) condition and the low level    (L) condition alternately.  ‚hIn case of the transistor type, the voltage    (Vcc) of the power supply __ Designed by Seiichi Inoue

Time to Dust - I have used the circuit below for many different applications, which require ultra low power drain.  It uses a single CA4013 flip/flop.  One section forms a pulse generator.  The generator produces 100uS pulses at a rate of about 1 per second . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-May, 2006

Timer for Darkroom Camera Shutter - This circuit was designed to control a film exposure shutter for a darkroom.  It has 8 time steps ranging from 0.35 seconds to 4 seconds.  It is activated by a foot switch and draws power from an external 12-volt DC supply . . . Hobby Circuit designed by David Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Touch Activated Switch - This circuit provides about one watt of non-isolated DC power for an automotive type 12v LED array lamp in addition to a standard incandescent table lamp.. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-January, 2002

Turn D-Flip/Flop into a One Shot Circuit - Yes you can use cheap D flip/flop logic circuits as nice one-shot pulse generators.  This schematic shows how the popular CD4013 and the CD74HC74 can be used to generate pulses ranging from nanoseconds to seconds . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-June, 2000

Two Transistor Oscillators - This page has two unusual two-transistor oscillators.  I set the component values for a low frequency application.  Both circuits draw only about 1 micro amp of current. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-December, 2002

Two-Transistor Low Power Oscillators - This page has two unusual two-transistor oscillators.  I set the component values for a low frequency application.  Both circuits draw only about 1 micro amp of current . . . Hobby Circuit designed by Dave Johnson P.E.-December, 2002

Ultra Low Power Astable Multivibrator - Taking advantage of some new voltage comparators, this circuit can produce a nice square wave signal while drawing only 1.6 micro amps.  With the inclusion of a diode, the circuit can also produce short pulses instead of a square wave signal. . . Circuit by David A. Johnson P.E.-December, 2004

Very Low Power Astable Multivibrator - This classic circuit draws only 200 nanoamps from a 1.5v supply. . . Circuit by David Johnson P.E.-June, 2000


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