Dave goes through his Top 5 list of dead projects, Dilbert style. Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #39 – PICkit 3 Programmer/Debugger Review
Dave compares the new PICkit 3 to the old PICkit 2, and, well, he starts to rant uncontrollably about how Microchip may have screwed this up… And what do MBA managers and dickheads have in common? UPDATE: Since this blog has gone to air and made it’s way all around …
Read More »EEVblog #38 2of2 – Seismic Survey Boats & Insulation Resistance Measurement
Dave explains errors and problems associated in insulation resistance measurement through a relay test matrix. Betcha no one else has covered that one before! Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #38 – LCR Meters, Transmission Lines, and Moving goal posts
Dave gives the solution to the first hardware quiz. How do you design an LCR meter? What about a stepped transmission line attenuation tester? What does modular design and management have in common? LINKS: Guardian Solid Streamer and Marine Aquisition Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #37 – Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope Teardown
Dave opens up his Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope, and ponders how to convert it into a DS1102E. And yes, he finally checks out the infamous ADC overclocking issue. Hires images: ADC & FPGA ADC Support Blackfin DSP Front End 1 Front End 2 Front End 3 PSU Buy the Rigol DS1052E …
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