What is the proper setting of the Resolution Band Width of a Spectrum Analyzer relative to the Band Width of an amplifier? Should it be greater, equal, or narrower than the amplifier's Band Width?
I have wound a coil on a styrofoam form. Does anyone know of any issues with a styrofoam form? I plan to use it in a device that is used outdoors. It's Q will be 100 and low inductance. It will also be part of a resonant circuit with circuit Q about 50.
Many AM (amplitude modulation) radios utilize 455 kHz IF (intermediate frequency)transformers. My company uses a similar circuit to amplify a single CW (continuous wave) signal in the 100 kHz to 500 kHz band. However, it appears that the IF transformers are becoming harder to acquire. At...
I would like to make a Faraday shield and place it around an inductor. The purpose of the inductor is to detect ac magnetic fields. Will the conductive plastic (similar to the static shielding bags) function as a shield? If so, how would one make a connection to it? Is the resistance of the...
The absolute maximum ratings for an integrated circuit states that the lead temperature should not exceed 260 C. And in parenthesis it states "Soldering, 10 seconds". Does this mean that the lead can be at 260 C for 10 seconds? Does it imply that it can be soldered with a higher...
I need to select an inductor to be used in a 10 kHz circuit. It will be used in a series resonant circuit where the A.C. current can be as high as 200 mA. I notice that most of the inductors of the type I would like to use have a D.C. current rating. There will be no D.C. current flowing in...
I am having problems with AA batteries and the contacts to the battery terminal in a battery pack. The battery pack will hold 6 batteries. It appears that a green patina forms on the contacts in the holder. It does not look like the batteries are leaking. Is this a unique phenomena or should...
I need to determine the R, L, C, and G of a lossy transmission line at various frequencies below 1 MHz. I have only one access point at an end. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My first attempt was to determine the input impedance and set it equal to sqrt{(R+jwL)/(G+jwC)} and solve...
A 12 watt soldering iron has a tip that weighs about 2 grams. I need some help in determining how hot does the tip get? The Formula Q=M x Cp x dT seems to produce a dT of 85,370 when Cp is .109BTU/(lb x F)(assuming nickel steel material). This seems way out in left field. Any help is...
