Humidity Sensor

Introduction Interfacing humidity sensor can be difficult because of the sensor’s drive requirement and their wide dynamic range.  We can customize the circuit to obtain reasonable accuracy within the chosen range by carefully selecting the devices that comprise the analog front end. Here  we present a case study to design analog signal conditioner for Phys-Chem Scientific Corp.1 model EMD-200o humidity […]

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Frequency Synthesizer

A PLL system can be used to build a frequency-selective frequency multiplier by inserting a frequency divider inside the feedback path between the VCO output and the phase error detector input. Here is the schematic diagram of a low-frequency synthesizer with a programmable three decades divider circuit. The frequency-divider modulus N can vary from 3 to 999, in single steps […]

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Hydrophone Pre-Amplifier

Hydrophone is similar with microphone, except that it is used in underwater environment. Off course a hydrophone can be used to pick up sound in air, but it will be less sensitive since it’s mechanical-acoustical properties is design to match the acoustical impedance of water. The schematic shows the circuit of a low noise hydrophone amplifier with DC-servo.  One half […]

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Barometer Signal Conditioner

The schematic diagram below show a complete barometric pressure signal conditioner that operates from a single 1.5V battery. We can get the best accuracy and stability if we use bonded strain gauge and capacitive-based transducer,  but they are expensive.  This design introduce a new type of semiconductor transducer that achieves 0.01″ Hg (inches of mercury) uncertainty over time and temperature.  […]

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Video Line Driver

LT1206 is suitable for driving multiple video cables since it has 60MHz bandwidth, 250mA output current capability, and low output impedance. Please keep in mind about unterminated line effect when driving multiple cables. A reflected wave would propagate back to the driver an cause a crosstalk to other lines since the driver output is non zero impedance. The schematic diagram  […]

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