
This is a protocol translator circuit. This circuit uses the MAX3162, it contains both RS-485 and RS-232 transmitters and receivers. This IC contains wide range of communication devices, that can convert bidirectionally between RS-485 and RS-232 signals. Here is the circuit : The upper circuit is the translator for point to point [...]
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With very low harmonic distortion, 2N4416 JFET is suitable to smoothly oscillate in a circuit. On application where low harmonic content is required for a good mixer circuit, JFET local oscillator is very good. Below is the circuit diagram of Low Distortion Oscillator: And here’s the 20 MHz Oscillator Values [...]
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The excellent high input impedance, high slew rate, and high voltage qualities of CA3140 op-amp make it suitable for Wien-bridge sine wave oscillator. The basic circuit for Wien-bridge sine wave oscillator is shown in the figure below (the upper part). You can see the formula in the figure, when R1=R2=R, and C1=C2=C, then the formula [...]
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Using LM231/331 chip, we can build a low-cost voltage-to-frequency converter, ideal for analog-to-digital conversion, frequency-to-voltage conversion, long-term integration, linear frequency modulation-demodulation, and many other functions. When it’s used as voltage-to-frequency converter, the output will be a pulse train with frequency linearly equal to the applied input voltage. For higher level of accuracy against temperature drift, [...]
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