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1-03-1995 | A switch, based on a PIC(1) RISC(2) processor, is described that enables mains-operated equipment, such as a computer, a coffee maker, or...

1-02-1995 | Musicians appear to have a predilection for connections, as witness the myriads of cables that can be found around and on the stage when a...

1-02-1995 | The processor described in this article expands the sound of an existing stereo TV receiver or audio installation with a centre channel an...

1-02-1995 | Computers have evolved rapidly over the past few years, and are now used for design work that was long thought to be possible by hand only....

1-02-1995 | The induction motor may be regarded as practically a constant speed machine: the difficulty of varying its speed economically constitutes...

1-01-1995 | A digital-to-analogue converter is described, which is intended to be connected directly to a compact disc player or digital cassette reco...

1-12-1994 | Oscillators exist in a bewildering number of types and variants, each with its own, specific, features. A type known for its near-perfect s...

1-12-1994 | Recent developments in electronics allow logic components to be programmed 'in-circuit'. A most interesting spin-off of this trend is that...

1-12-1994 | The unit described in this article converts the single-phase mains supply to a 3-phase voltage, which can be used to control small three-p...

1-11-1994 | The phantom power supply enables the power required by a guitar's integral preamplifier to be conveyed via the signal cable.