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Hi everyone..I'm trying to build a Joule Thief circuit operating on a 1.5V cell. Which transistor should I use? I have BC547 but I'm not sure it will work...Suggestions are welcome..
Joule Thief -- Which transistor should I use?
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The discussion focuses on selecting an appropriate transistor for building a Joule Thief circuit powered by a 1.5V cell. The participant mentions the BC547 transistor but expresses uncertainty about its suitability. Other users suggest exploring various Joule Thief circuit designs available online to identify compatible components. The consensus emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different transistors to achieve optimal performance.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Joule Thief circuit design
- Familiarity with transistor specifications and characteristics
- Basic knowledge of electronic components
- Experience with circuit prototyping
- Research the specifications and performance of the BC547 transistor in Joule Thief applications
- Explore alternative transistors suitable for low-voltage applications, such as 2N3904 or BC548
- Study various Joule Thief circuit schematics and their component requirements
- Experiment with different configurations and components to optimize circuit efficiency
Electronics hobbyists, circuit designers, and anyone interested in low-power applications and energy harvesting techniques.
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davenn
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google is a wonderful thing 
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...+circuits&qpvt=joule+thief+circuits&FORM=IGRE
there's a whole mass of joule thief circuits with the components used
take your pic and try some out
Dave
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...+circuits&qpvt=joule+thief+circuits&FORM=IGRE
there's a whole mass of joule thief circuits with the components used
take your pic and try some out
Dave
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