Published:2009/6/17 4:30:00 Author:May
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Published:2009/6/17 4:30:00 Author:May
The National Semiconductor LM1575-5.0 allows a very simple switching regulator, with >80% ef-ficiency; operating as a 5-V source @ 1A from a +28-V bus. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:28:00 Author:May
This RF converts amateur TV signals in the 420- to 450-MHz region to VHF channel 3 or 4, allowing reception of those signals on a standard TV receiver. RF amplifier Q1 feeds mixer M1, and Q3 acts as an IF amplifier. Q2 is an oscillator operating around 378 MHZ and is tuneable over about a 30-MHz range. A complete kit is available from North Country Radio, P.O. Box 53, Wykagyl Station, NY 10804 (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:19:00 Author:May
This circuit tums a sine wave into a square wave. It is comprised of a single 2-input NAND Schmitt trigger that's conftgured as an inverter with a trigger level adjustment at its input. As the input voltage rises above the gate's trigger point, the output snaps to its alternate state, producing a square-wave output. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:18:00 Author:May
Most ATV (Amateur Television] transmitters transmit a DSB signal and commercial television stations use a VSB (Vestigial Sideband) signal. This fact is made use of in this converter to use the lower sideband. This results in less interference from repeaters that occupy the 440- to 445-MHz por-tion of the band. However, this approach might suffer from VHF image responses from channel 29, if that channel is active in your area. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:15:00 Author:May
This 555-based Schmitt trigger circuit is useful for creating clock pulses from analog signals since it readily converts sine waves into square waves. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:15:00 Author:May
The circuit shown is useful for the detection of dangerous levels of combustible fumes or gases. It uses a comparator circuit to trigger an alarm buzzer. The sensor's resistant element is connected in series with resistor R1 to form a voltage-divider circuit; R1 is specifically matched to each gas sensor by the manufacturer. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:14:00 Author:May
Using the bilateral properties of a balanced mixer this transverter will produce 6-m output with 2-m inputs. Y1 is a 90-MHz crystal. Note that the input on 2 m is 143 to 144 MHz for 53 to 54-MHz output. This avoids possibility of extraneous 2-m reception during receive periods. If your radio will not transmit below 144 MHz, then use a 93- or 94-MHz crystal frequency. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:12:00 Author:May
The devices shown from National Semiconductor are used in digital temperature circuit sensor LM35 and reference LM385 feed A-D converter ADC08031. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:11:00 Author:May
The second gate (G2) of a MOSFET can be used to incorporate a crystal oscillator into the same stage as a frequency mixer. Although old hat with tubes, this scheme is seldom seen in dual-gate MOSFET circuitry. L3, C3, and XI form the crystal oscillator, and T2 is an IF output transformer. T1 and C1 are tuned to the converter input frequency. This circuit should be useable up to 25 MHz or so, or higher with third-overtone crystals. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:10:00 Author:May
Useful for checking diodes, transistors, triacs, SCRs, resistors, and LEDs, this curve tracer should prove useful in the experimenter's lab. It displays the volt-ampere characteristic of a two-ter-minal device on an oscilloscope. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:09:00 Author:May
This converter enables reception of 800 to 1000 MHz on any scanner covering the 400 to 500-MHz range. The converter can be set up to cover either 800 to 900 MHz or by readjustment 900 to 1000 MHz. Sensitivity is very high because of the GASFET front end. For best results, the scanner should be of a programmable variety. A complete kit is available from North Country Radio, P.O. Box 53, Wykagyl Station, NY 10804. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:09:00 Author:May
At the heart of the cable tester are two op amps, which are used as a window comparator to indicate a short- or open-circuit condition. A third op-amp comparator is used to indicate a good circuit (i.e., neither open nor shorted). Colored LEDs are used to show the condition of individual conductors within the cable under test; a red one to indicate a short between conductors, a yellow one to identify an open conductor, and a green one to signify that the conductor is okay. Individual LEDs of a bar-graph display are used to show which conductor in the cable is being tested. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:07:00 Author:May
This circuit is basically a system that generates a pulsed modulation signal for a Gunn diode microwave oscillator. Several speed settings are preset (S3 a and b). A 555 timer is used with a frequency divider chain to produce Doppler shift equivalents of 25, 35, and 55 mph, for both X- and D-band radars. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:05:00 Author:May
This converter converts10 kHz to 150 kHz to 4.01 to 4.15 MHz for use with a shortwave receiver for VLF reception. A 4-MHz L.O. frequency is used. X1 can be a microprocessor XTAL or another suitable type. The antenna should be as long as possible. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:05:00 Author:May
An electronic scale using a pressure transducer Goad cell) and an analog-digital (A/D) converter to drive a digital display is shown. The scale range depends on load cell. Display is calibrated in appropriate units. Components are on main circuit and display boards. The off-board controls are on the front panel and case. The cell in this scale is rated for 1.3 pounds (600 grams). (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:03:00 Author:May
In this circuit an LM34 or LM35 produces a frequency proportional to temperature. Reference current (138 μA) is set via R3. The output can be used to drive a display, frequency counter, or other indicating device for temperature readout. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:03:00 Author:May
A pressure sensor (IC4) is used with a dc amplifier to convert the bridge output (IC4) to a sin-gle-ended voltage. ICld provides a reference voltage for setting barometric pressure. IC3 is an A/D converter manufactured by Intersil. This drives an LCD module. Calibration reads out in fact. A vac-uum pump and a water-based manometer can be used for sensor calibration. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:01:00 Author:May
THE VARIOUS CONFIGURATIONS are set using S13: (a) resistor only and (b) capacitor only (both in position R/C); (c) series RC (position SER); (d) parallel RC (position PAR); (e) Low-Pass Filter (position LPF); and (f) High-Pass Filter (position HPF). The terminal numbers listed are those of bindinq-oosts BP1-BP6.
This decade box can be set for any resistance value between 10 Ω and 11.1 MΩ in 10-Ω stops. A switch can be used to configure several RC configurations. Use close tolerance components in the circuit. Ifpossible, check components with an accurate bridge or other means to ensure accuracy. (View)
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Published:2009/6/17 4:00:00 Author:May
A gas sensor (TGS823 from Allegro Electronics, Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754) conducts in the presence of explosive gases. U5 is a voltage-to-frequency converter that produces a frequency proportional to the sensor conductance. The output frequency ranges from 100 Hz in clean air to 8 kHz in a contaminated atmosphere. The dc voltage from the sensor also drives bar graph LED U7 and comparators U4-b and U4-c to sense present caution and danger levels. U1 drives an ac load up to 100 mA (relay, indicator, alarm, etc.). (View)
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