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OT: Script question
I have the following code that works to a point: // discover if browser is crappy Opera or crappy Safari // Agent is unique for our purposes var "Safari"); // found if browser is Chrome or Safari var...
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Arduino C Question
Anyone know how to write a function that controls the execution of code or block of code after the function, like if() and other functions do. myfunction() { } I know I can use... if(myfunction()) { }...
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Are some 8051s ICP compatible?
I've never used an 8051/8052, but have used other uCs. I have an 8052 comp atible chip in a commercial product that has a defective pin, and I'm tryin g to figure out if I could possibly read the...
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Wanted: Boonton 91-B Schematic
Hi guys, I'm looking for the schematic of a Boonton 91-B RF Voltmeter. I can find many other 91 series schematics but not the 91-B. It would make my job easier with the correct schematic. Any leads?...
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how to connect ledtronicled48t8sm lamp
I am trying to replace two T-8 CFL (48 inches) to convert to T-8 LED (model LED48T8SM, made by LEDtronic, Inc.). Both are two pins, CFL and LED. When I remove the original T-8 on the Compact...
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Interesting Simulation Problem
Lots of bad-mouthing about simulation of circuits, but here's a real world problem for you... Suppose you have a circuit made up of 10,000 NMOS and 10,000 PMOS devices plus a few resistors, capacitors...
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OT: Heads Up, JawHorse Half Price
Went into Lowe's today to get a work light and spotted this... Half price... I paid full price ~3 years ago :-( One of the most useful devices I've ever bought. ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson |...
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Connector source?
Can't tell size, but looks like cinch 2404 Greg
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list of high volume production parts
Does anyone have a list of popular parts used for a long time that are considered high volume and commonly available? General areas of interest are opamps, diodes (power, signal, low leakage, rf,...
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OT: Fastener Question
Does such a fastener exist... I want to snap a steel bar over these "pegs" but with a quick push-to-release feature. Thanks! ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | mens | | Analog Innovations | et |...
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The stupidity of slimulations
The stupidity of slimulations. I have noticed a lot of simulating people using slimulations as replacement for reality. I am a bit pissed so if you are offended you could be one of them :-) We see...
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Are physical dimensions on 74xxx devices identical ??
Could some electronics guru please clarify my possibly silly questions ? 1. Are pin separation distances the same on any two 74xx series devices ? 2. Are the widths of the ICs the same on any two 74xx...
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Tek TPS20xx battery life? JL?
I bought a Tek TPS2012 scope (not sure; maybe 2 years ago) for one of my techs. He hasn't used it very much, but its battery is kaput - it won't even boot unless the plugged into the charger. The...
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scope probe impedance
All, I am looking at a Tektronix TDS3054B Digital Oscilloscope. 1.) In the specs for the scope the input impedance is shown as: 1 M? in parallel with 13 pF or 50 ? 2.) The probes that I have to use...
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STEP file, which viewer?
Folks, Got a file in "STEP" format from a client. Yet another drawing format ... So how can I make this visible on a Windows PC? There seem to be a gazillion viewers. Which one is good and, most of...
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