Published:2009/7/8 23:27:00 Author:May
Simple circuit glves fine linear controlwith 10-turn pot over wide voltage range by first using 10K trimmer pot to divide 7-V reference down to 2 V.-G. Dressel, Regulator Circuit Provides Linear 2-37 V Adjustment Range, EDNMagazine, March 5, 1978, p 122. (View)
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Many record players unfortunately exhibit two undesired side effects: rumble (noise caused by the motor and the turntable) and other low-frequency spurious signals. The active high-pass Chebyshev filter presented here was designed to suppress those noises. The filter has a 0.1-dB ripple characteristic and a cut-off point of 18 Hz.
The choice of a Chebyshev filter might not seem optimum for audio purposes, but because of its 0.1-dB ripple in the pass band it behaves very much like a Butterworth type. Its advantage is that the response has steeper skirts (which are calculated curves). Frequencies below 10 Hz are attenuated by more than 35 dB. The phase behavior in the pass band shows a gradual shift so that its effect on the repro-duced sound is inaudible.
If the filter is used in a stereo installation, the characteristics of both filters must be identical or nearly so. Phase differences between channels can be heard-perhaps not so much at lower frequencies, but certainly in the midranges. To ensure identity and also to obtain the desired characteristics, capacitors C1 through C5 must be selected carefully. It does not matter much whether their value is 467 or 473 pF; this difference only causes a slight shift of the cut-off point. However, they must be identical within that 1% tolerance. For symmetry of channels, the capacitors can be paired and then used in either channel at the corresponding position.
The diagram shows theoretical values for the resistors: their practical values are given in the table.The prototype was constructed with 5% metal-film types from the E12 series and these were used with-out sorting. Their tolerance was perfectly acceptable in practice.
The current drawn by the circuit is purely that through the op amp and it amounts to about 4 mA. The high cut-off point is also determined by the op amp and it lies at about 3 MHz.
The only problem that cannot be foreseen is a possible coupling capacitor in the signal source. That component will be in series with C1 and this might adversely affect the frequency response. However, if its value is greater than 47 μF, it will have little if any effect; if it is below that value, it is best removed; C1 will assume its function. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:26:00 Author:May
Two-opamp regulatorgives dual-polarity tracking outputs that can be balanced to within millivolts of each other or can be offset as required. Negative voltage is regulated, and positive output tracks negative. Article gives step-by-step design procedure based on use of pA741 or equivalent opamps. AC ripple is less than 2 mV P-P. Conventional full-wave bridge rectifier with capacitor-input filter can be used to provide rectuired unregulated 36 VDC for inputs.-C. Brogado, IC Op Amps Simplify Regulator Design, E.DNlEEEMagazine, Jan.15, 1972, p 30-34. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:26:00 Author:May
Use of National LM120 negative regulator with LM108A low-drift opamp and 1N829 precision reference diode gives extremely tight regula-tion, very low temperature drift, and full over load protection. Bridge arrangement sets output voltage and holds reference diode current constant. FET is required because 4-mA maximum ground current of regulator exceeds output current rating of opamp. R1 and R2 should track to 1 PPM or less. R3 is chosen to set reference current at 7.5 mA. For output of 8 to 14 V, use LM120-5.0; for 15-17V, use LM120-12.-C. T. Nelson, Power Distribution and Regulation Can Be Simple, Cheap and Rugged, EDNMagazine, Feb. 20, 1973, p 52-58. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:25:00 Author:May
Circuit using three sections of Motorola MC7404 operates from +5 V supply and gen-erates -3 V at up to 100 μA, as one of supply voltages required by Motorola MCM6570 8192-bit character generator using 7 x 9 matrix.- A CRT Display System Using NMOS Memories, Motorola, Phoenix, AZ, 1975, AN.706A, p 5.|| (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:24:00 Author:May
Series power transistor and Motorola IC voltage regulator provide up to 100 mA. IC shown has been replaced by MC1469. Equivalents made by other manufac-turers can also be used.-H. Olson, Power-Sup-ply Servicing, Ham Radio, Nov. 1976, p 44-50. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:22:00 Author:May
C1=3750 pF 500 V siver-mica capacitor.C2=100 pF preset capacitor(Jackson C803)C3=75 pF variable capacitor(Jackson C809),plus knob.C4=12.7 pF variable capacitor(Jackson C16),plus knob.C5=22 nF mica capacitor.M=250 μA f.s.d.40×40 mm moving coil meter(Maplin LB8O8).D=HF silicon diode.R=1 kΩ resistor(see text).L1=51/8 turns of PVC covered stranded 7/O.2 mm wlre,Outside diameter:1.2mm,1 kV/1.5 A rating(see text)L2=13 turns 16SWG tinned wlre,1 inch internal diameter.Feedline=48 inch RG58 coaxial cable,plus plug to suit transmitter.Box=ABS box type MB3,118×96×45 mm Maplin ref LH22.Terminal blocks=qty,412-way 2 amp terminal block Maplin ref,FE78.Spacers=qty.3 insulated spacer type M3,30 mm long,Mapin ref.FS4OT.Spokes=qty.48-foot lengths of 5/8×l/4inch molded hardwood(DIY store).Vertical support=23×O.8×0,Sinch wood(DIY store).Wood base=12×8×0.5 inch plywood or simiar.21/2 inch steel support bracket.
1. 4 lengths molded hardwood 3O x 5/8 x 1/4 Varnished. 2BA holes drilled in the centre. Glued and bolted together.2. 8 off 6-way 2-amp polythene terminal blocks used as insulated wire spacers.3. 51/8 turns of PVC stranded wire (for specs see component, list).4. See Fig. 3.5. Wood vertical support 23 x0.8 x0.8 , wood stained.6. 2 x 2BA bolt.7. Box front vertical support, 41/2 x 1/2 x 3/4 , wood stained.8. Wood base 12 x 8 x1/2 (for similar), wood stained.9. 21/2 steel support bracket behind wood vertical support.10. Drilled and secured with glue and c/s wood screws.Note: = inch=2.54cm.
Suitable for receiving or transmitting (10 W or less) on the 80-m band, this loop antenna might be helpful when an outside antenna is not possible. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:19:00 Author:May
Combine an electrostatic transducer with an ultrasonic transceiver IC to build a ranging system that senses objects at distances from 4 inches to more than 30 feet. Transducer Y1's broadband characteristic simplifies tuning. The secondary of T1 resonates with the 500-pF capacitor C1 at a frequency between 50 and 60 kHz. You tune L1 to this frequency by using an oscilloscope to note the maximum echo sensitivity at pin 1. Step-up transformer T1 prov.ides 150-V bias for the transducer. (View)
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Published:2009/7/9 1:34:00 Author:May
Designed to produce 12-dB/octave roll-off above the 10-kHz cutofffrequency, this LP active filter will help reduce needle scratch on records. It uses an LM387low-noise amplifier IC. (View)
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Published:2009/7/9 1:32:00 Author:May
This second-order filter can be scaled change the cutoff frequencies. (View)
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Published:2009/7/9 1:29:00 Author:May
This circuit, at times called a capacitcance multiplier, is useful for suppression of power-supply rip-ple. C1 provides filtering that is equal to a capacitor of (B+1) C1, where B = dc current gain of Q1 (typi-cally > 50). (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:17:00 Author:May
Connections shown convert LM723CH regulator into precision power reference having excellent long-term stability and temperature stability. LM399H replaces internal reference of LM723 with low-noise 6.9 V to give desired performance over temperature range from +15 to +65℃.-B. Welling, High-Stability Power Supply Uses 723 Regulator, EDNMaga-zine, Jan. 20, 1978, p 114 and 116. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:15:00 Author:May
This simple circuit can color the sound cormng from your audio system. Clocking for the circuit is provided by an oscillator built from one quarter of a 4093 quad NAND Schmitt trigger. With the component values shown, it will run at about 5 Hz. The clock frequency is fed to the gain control, pin 8, of an LM386 amplifier. Tremolo is produced by varying the amplifier gain. A trimmer potentiometer can be put in series with R1, to easily experiment with different rates. To experiment, make R1 about 100-KΩ and use a 1-MΩ trimmer. That allows frequen-cies from about 2 to 20 Hz to pass. Resistor R2 is the depth control. It controls the degree of tremolo. To adjust, put a trimmer in series with R2. Make R2 a 5-KΩ unit and use a 50-KΩ trimmen Since the tremolo clock uses the gain-control pin of the amplifier, change the value of capacitor C4 in order to change the gain of the amplifter. Make C4 larger to increase the gain or smaller to decrease it. But. don't go any lower than 0.1 μF because you'll be cutting into the bottom-end frequency response. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:14:00 Author:May
Circuit uses no large output capacitors yet has good response as constant-voltage or constant-current source.LM395 units (7 in parallel) act as current-limited thermally limited high-gain power transistor.Mount all on same heatsink for good current sharing, since 300 W will be dissipated under worst-case conditions. Only two control opamps are needed, oneforvoltage control and one for current control.-R. C. Dobkin, General-Purpose Power Supply Furnishes 10A and 25V, EDNMagazine, March 5, 1975, p 70. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:13:00 Author:May
Series power transistor and Fairchild IC voltage regulator provide up to 100 mA. Article covers troubleshooting and repair of all types of regulators.-H. Olson, Power-Supply Servicing, Ham Fladio, Nov.1976, p 44-50. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:10:00 Author:May
The tremolo effect is generated by a repeating volume change at a rate usually between 1 and 15 Hz. The timer produces a low frequency square wave that is smoothed by a simple rc integrator. This varying signal modulates the signal input from the instrument. Transistor T1 is used as a voltage controlled resistor. The output of the circuit is connected in parallel to the output of the instrument. Potentiometer P1 provides depth control by adjusting the amplitude of the modulating waveform applied to the instrument. The rate control frequency is set by potentiometer P2. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 23:07:00 Author:May
A phase shift oscillator using the LM324 operates at an adjustable rate, 5-10 Hz, set by the speed pot. A potion of the oscillator output is taken from the depth pot and used to modulate the on resistance of two 1N914 diodes operating as voltage controlled attenuators. Care must be taken to restrict the incoming signal level to less than 0.6 V pk-pk, or undesirable clipping will occur. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 22:58:00 Author:May
Used for measuring and monitoring suppressed-carriersignal modulation from alrcraft control sys-terms.Provides data frequency response,withhin o.1 dB from DC to 20 Hz,with linearity better than 0.1%. In-phase reference voltage applied to comparator IC5 controls gating of CD4016 MOS switch S1.Suppressed-carrier signal is buffered by opamp A1 for branching to summing junction of A3. Article describes operation of circuit.-J. A. Tabb and M. L. Roginsky, Instrumentation Signal Demodulator Uses LowPower IC's, EDN Magazine, Jan. 20, 1976, p 80. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 22:54:00 Author:May
This circuit uses a Wien Bridge and variable negative feedback. R7 controls the gain and R8A and R8B controls the tuned frequency. (View)
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Published:2009/7/8 22:53:00 Author:May
An LF357 functions as a swept-tone oscillator, driving Q1 and SPKRl. A 9-Vdc supply is required. (View)
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