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@Boss I'm relieved to hear that I'm not the only one who finds electrolytic lifetime ratings a little mysterious, but expect it must mean worst combination of operating conditions (temperature + ripple...
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Good job!
I always find electrolytic's and 'life' a concern and a mystery! Even one of your replacements states "Panasonic FC Series Type A electrolytic capacitors offer a high endurance, low impedance... -
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Nice project which brought back memories of my one and only attempt back in the early 80's! Mine was on a wooden frame and never made it to an enclosure... Can't recall what I used for the exciter, but... -
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Yes, the new features are nice, but they don't bring me anything to use. What is the point of the constraint function if it cannot be created parametrically? I would definitely... -
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5x1 and 2x1 are available in the default library conn-sil'n'
Use the online library for the best supply of component symbols.
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July 2, 2020 09:46
Reference Design of KORG Nutube Headphone Amp Kit V2
This is a reference design of KORG Nutube Headphone Amp Kit. It is in a format that you can use with free DesignSpark PCB software, you can edit it freely and use it.
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July 1, 2020 15:45
Restoring a Sun SPARCstation IPX Part 1: PSU and NVRAM
Repairing a dead power supply and replacing the NVRAM in a vintage UNIX workstation.
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June 29, 2020 14:31
7. Mid-Life Crisis, Sports Cars and Starting a Band
Pete, Dave and Robbie are discussing mid-life crises and everything from forming a band to sports cars and sky diving. We also have an exclusive interview with Ben Redford, the founder of start-up Mayku.
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June 29, 2020 14:20
A flexible approach to small automation tasks
There are many industrial automation applications where the complexity of a Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is not necessary, and these applications lend themselves to the use of a ‘Smart Relay’ or ‘Smart Controller’ instead.
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June 29, 2020 12:04
ESD suppressor for high-speed communication network: Proposal to those seeking electric discharge (ESD) control for automotive Ethernet!
TVS diode is commonly used to eliminate static electricity in order to protect the in-vehicle electrical equipment. However, ESD suppressor is a more suitable solution in comparison to TVS diode.
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June 29, 2020 12:04
How much faster can an algorithm run in FPGA fabric than in a processor?
Compare the speed at which a Pi Estimation algorithm runs in FPGA hardware to how fast the same algorithm runs on a processor.
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June 29, 2020 11:50
Testing battery management systems (BMS) with R&S power supplies
Because of their great importance, BMSs need to be tested thoroughly. Such tests have to simulate all conditions that could possibly occur in operation. Rohde & Schwarz offers specialty power supplies that are perfect for testing BMSs.
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June 29, 2020 11:50
S3 E3: Mastering the Mysteries of Food Tech
Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine return for another episode of The DesignSpark Podcast, the show that uses facts, songs and well-engineered puns to master the mysteries of modern technology.
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June 26, 2020 16:59
Building a Custom Stereo Spring Reverb in a Metal Toolbox
Putting together a stereo version of the spring reverb and fitting it in a metal toolbox.
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June 26, 2020 16:44
SOLIDWORKS Electrical – Automation Made Easy
In this webinar, the SOLIDWORKS ECAD Solutions Technical Team will present topics around design automation and show you how SOLIDWORKS Electrical can streamline your design process.
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June 26, 2020 16:43
Hands-on with the Connected Lighting Platform
Setting up the development tools and exploring the examples provided with the ON Semiconductor kit.
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June 25, 2020 15:16
Why Products Fail
Sometimes, products fail. Companies can join together in consortia to lessen the chances of this happening, but how does that work?
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