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A series of analog waveform generator designs

Each of these designs use a TC4667 charge pump to create a negative voltage from a +9VDC supply. DC offset adjustment of the AC output signal is attained via the +/- voltage divider OFFSET potentiometer. This is summed along with the generated waveform. The amplitude of the output waveform is determined by the feedback network on the non-inverting leg of the last op amp, controlled by the GAIN potentiometer. You can use a dual supply with the hex inverter IC to attain offset above/below ground.

555 Timer cheatsheet

Here’s is a quick visual guide to illustrate how the trigger and threshold pins can affect the output of this timer IC chip. Trigger active Here the signal sent to the trigger is less than 1/3 of the supply voltage (VCC). The output is 1. The discharge transistor is disabled. Threshold active Here the signal…

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AC Theory Cheatsheet

Inductance is the relationship between the current and the magnetic field generated in a coil. Each is proportional to the delta of the other. [latex] {\large \frac{L = ( d^2 n^2)}{l + 0.45d} } [/latex] [latex]d2[/latex] is diameter of coil in meters [latex]n[/latex] is number of coil turns [latex]I[/latex] is length of coil in meters…

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