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Voltage doubler improves accuracy 2/5/2009

A transistor's low saturation voltage results in less loss.

Flying capacitor and negative time constant make digitally programmable-gain instrumentation amplifier 2/5/2009

Digitally programmable-gain instrumentation amplifiers prevent common-mode noise and variable signal amplitudes.

Convert signals to proper logic levels 2/5/2009

Reduce digital-voltage levels to those compatible with microcontrollers.

Circuits drive single-coil latching relays 11/13/2008

Five driver circuits operate single-coil latching relays.

Oscillator uses dual-output current-controlled conveyors 11/13/2008

Varying the bias current of dual-output current-controlled conveyors controls the frequency of oscillation of the circuits.

Linear wind-power meter compensates for temperature 11/13/2008

Using a free-spinning anemometer for wind speed and a diode-connected transistor for temperature sensing, this meter measures the wind power available for "green" power generation.

Locked-sync sine generator covers three decades with low distortion 9/18/2008

This sine-wave generator can synchronize a sine-wave output through three decades of frequency and maintain low THD and constant amplitude.

Add margining capability to a dc/dc converter 9/18/2008

Adding a current-output DAC to a dc/dc converter's circuit allow you to add margining capability.

Sample-and-hold amplifier holds the difference of two inputs 7/24/2008

A sample-and-hold amplifier tracks and holds the difference of two input signals.

High-voltage, high-frequency amplifier drives piezoelectric PVDF transducer 7/24/2008

Finding wide use in nondestructive testing, a high-voltage, high-frequency amplifier drives a piezoelectric PVDF transducer.
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