If you want to replicate the music of your favorite musicians, you will need to know the pedal effect devices they use and the circuitry within them. Furthermore, if you want to design new pedal ...

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All circuits, analog or digital, have characteristics dependent on the values of their component parts. Invariably, these parts are non-ideal in many ways. Even their most fundamental characteristics, ...

Andy recommends favorite resources for basic op amp circuits and includes a portion of TI's AN-20. Test your knowledge with our op amp quiz; answer explanations are included. By 1969, a fledgling ...

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Frederik Dostal explains the rise of the ideal diode and how it can be used to develop more robust power systems.

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With the warmer weather comes greater opportunities to host, meaning many of us look for ways we can elevate our homes. With the British summer weather often proving unpredictable, a well-designed ...

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