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ACCEPTABLE VOLTAGE INDICTOR
I have used this circuit many times in custom test fixtures where a simple go-no go indication was needed. The circuit can also be used to adjust a particular voltage be within specific
high or low limits. The three LEDs will indicate if the voltage is high, low or OK. When connected to other converters, such as a frequency to voltage converter, a current to voltage
converter or a power to voltage meter, it could provide a quick indication of a proper level.
BROAD BAND 2MHz OPTICAL FIBER RECEIVER
If you need more sensitivity than the above circuit this circuit provides about ten times more gain. It too is designed around an inexpensive plastic optical fiber detector.
BROAD BAND 5MHz OPTICAL FIBER RECEIVER
This circuit is a simple broad band light detector that uses a very inexpensive IC and a PIN photodiode that is packaged for use with plastic optical fibers. It has a bandwidth from 1KHz to over
5MHz. It is great for experimenting with various modulated light sources.
BROAD BAND 50MHz OPTICAL FIBER RECEIVER VERSION A
If the above circuit it still too slow, you can try this circuit. What it lacks in sensitivity it makes up for in speed. The circuit attaches a plastic fiber optic PIN photodiode assembly to a
small box containing a small 3v battery and a standard BNC plug. When the box is plugged into to the input of an oscilloscope with a 50-ohm termination resistor, it can detect light pulse
frequencies beyond 100MHz.
Brownout Voltage Tester
I used this circuit years ago to test AC line powered devices under 95vac line voltage conditions. It has a rating of 250 watts.
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ADC's Reference Improves Rtd Measurements: 10/27/94 EDN-Design Ideas / (added 6/06) Temperature measurements using RTDs
(resistance-temperature detectors) generally employ bridge circuits with stable power supplies for signal conditioning. Unfortunately, this scheme generally produces nonlinear outputs. A
linear bridge configuration that uses two identical current sources depends on accuracy of matching sources....
AN19 Component Reliability: Zetec Semiconductors Applications Notes This note introduces basic reliability ory,
failure rate analysis, and product qualification methods, and includes sample data and FITs values for a variety of test methods. (app note added 2/06)
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