Category Archive: Circuits

Jun
05

These are not the bits you’re looking for

I’ve noticed recently that the number of bits available in an ADC is slowly creeping up.  That makes me excited… until I look at the system accuracy. 

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Oct
01

ATX Power Supply Breakout Board

ATX Breakout board

How many of you have or know of someone who has an old computer just sitting in the closet gathering dust. How many of you would like to have a multiple output bench power supply? Do you need an extra +12V DC power supply for your CB, ham shack or office? What we have here …

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Aug
18

The Dirty Truth about USB device Charging

European USB Charging Resistor

How many devices do you have that charge over USB?   How many devices require you to do something special, or have a special adapter to do it? The last few cell phones I’ve had have USB micro or mini ports to charge from.  I figure I can take a USB A Male to USB …

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