A buzzer is a small and very efficient device that is used to generate sound signal, so it is called beeper also known as audio signal generating device. It can be a mechanical, electro-​mechanical or piezoelectric device. Mainly it is used for alarms, timers and to check inputs initiated by users like mouse click or keystroke. It is a two-​pin device and can be easily integrated on board. It consists of electronic transducer and DC power supply (Figures 9.3 and 9.4).

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Figure 9.3   Buzzer.
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Figure 9.4   Schematic diagram of buzzer and its pin configuration.

Buzzers are mainly used in following applications:

  • Novelty uses
  • Judging panels
  • Educational purposes
  • Annunciator panels
  • Electronic metronomes
  • Pin configuration
  • VCC (Common Collector Voltage)
  • Input
  • Ground

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