Matt circuit

Use this circuit instead of a standard on-off switch. Switching is very gentle. Connect unused input pins to an appropriate logic level. Unused output pins *MUST* be left open!. First 'push' switches ON, another 'push' switches OFF. You can use 1/4 watt resistors if they are metal-film type. Any proper substitute will work for Q1, including the european TUN's. For C2, if you find the relay acts not fast enough, leave it out or change to a ceramic cap between 10 and 100nF. Parts List All resistors are 1/2 Watt and 5% tolerance. R1 = 10K R2 = 100K R3 = 10K C1 = 0.1µF, Ceramic C2 = 1µF/16V, Electrolytic D1= 1N4001 Q1 = 2N4401 (ECG123AP, NTE123AP, etc.) IC1 = 4069, CMOS, Hex Inverter (14069), or equivalent S1 = Momentary on-switch Copyright © Tony van Roon

Here is an inexpensive auto cutoff circuit, which is fabricated using transistors and other discrete components. It can be used to protect loads such as refrigerator, TV, and VCR from undesirable over and under line voltages, as well as surges caused due to sudden failure/resumption of mains power supply. This circuit can be used directly as a standalone circuit between the mains supply and the load, or it may be inserted between an existing automatic/manual stabilizer and the load.  The on-time delay circuit not only protects the load from switching surges but also from quick changeover (off and on) effect of over-/under-voltage relay, in case the mains voltage starts fluctuating in the vicinity of under- or over-voltage preset points. When the mains supply goes out of preset (over- or under-voltage) limits, the relay/load is turned ‘off’ immediately, and it is t...