A key chain with a built-in white LED
comes in handy to help you at your front door or search your valuables
in the dark. The intensity of white LED is 4000 to 5600 mcd
(millicandela) at forward voltage of 3.6V and forward current of 20 mA.
Here’s such an LED light circuit for key
chains. It comprises a toroidal transformer and two complementary
transistors, and is powered by a single AAA cell. Transistors T1 (BC547)
and T2 (BC558) form a relaxation oscillator with capacitor C2 (0.01 µF)
in the feedback loop. The feedback is controlled by the time constant
of timing components R1 and C2, which controls the frequency of operation.
The toroidal transformer steps up the oscillator output to a sufficient value to flash the white LED. The values of R1 and C1 need not be precise. Use of surface mount devices will make the unit more compact.
The toroidal transformer steps up the oscillator output to a sufficient value to flash the white LED. The values of R1 and C1 need not be precise. Use of surface mount devices will make the unit more compact.
A single 1.5V AAA cell gives enough
brightness. For more brightness, connect two such cells in series. A
good-quality white LED from a reputed manufacturer is highly
recommended.
Caution. The white LED beam, when viewed directly, can harm the eyes.
Caution. The white LED beam, when viewed directly, can harm the eyes.
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