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2024-12-15 Hot Arcs From Flyback Transformers Play “Take On Me” by Ah-hah
Hot Arcs From Flyback Transformers Play “Take On Me” by Ah-hah. The flybacks are driven by a power amp made for driving these flyback transformers. Looks like just a few turns of 18 AWG wire are wrapped around the bare ferrite cores. A highly effective plasma speaker, better sounding than a Tesla coil. https://www.facebook.com/franzolielectronics/videos/272985324667136/?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e
2024-10-08 Transistor History – Raytheon, CK722, etc.
Long article https://sites.google.com/site/transistorhistory/Home/us-semiconductor-manufacturers/raytheon-part-one-2 A comprehensive history of the Raytheon corporation. Also information about other companies.
Delia Derbyshire, Creator Of Dr Who Theme
Unrecognized early creator of electronic music. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1778652559335515?mibextid=9drbnH
2024-05-26 Researchers Invent Mini Tuneable YIG Filter 3.4 to 11 GHz for 6G Datacomm
This is an interesting article: mainly about a miniature Tuneable YIG – yttrium-iron-garnet – filter that could replace many fixed filters. Quote “”Wireless devices use different filters for different frequencies, with the effect that covering all frequencies or bands requires large numbers of filters that take up substantial space. (The typical smartphone includes upwards of
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2024-04-10 FM Regenerative Receiver Using MPF102 JFET
A basic one transistor regen receiver uses an MPF102 JFET to give the regenerative gain. Also uses two transistors to amplify the audio to drive an earphone. https://www.circuitbasics.com/what-are-fm-receivers/
2024-03-29 FM Crystal Set Uses Helical Resonator For Tuning
This is a long article but a very interesting project. It uses HSMS-2850 Schottky detector diodes in a discriminator. He uses WE 1200 ohm sound powered headphones. He’s Canadian. https://electronbunker.ca/eb/FMCrystalSet.html
2024-03-24 Signal Distortion From High-K Ceramic Capacitors
A good article about signal distortion in a Butterworth low pass opamp filter using C0G and X7R MLCCs. https://www.edn.com/signal-distortion-from-high-k-ceramic-capacitors/