Silicon ChipMarket Centre - January 2003 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Queensland TV repairs now need an electrical licence
  4. Feature: Receiving TV From International Satellites; Pt.2 by Garry Cratt
  5. Project: Reader/Programmer For Smart Cards by David Freeman
  6. Project: The SC480 50W RMS Amplifier Module by Peter Smith and Leo Simpson
  7. Project: A Tiptronic-Style Gear Indicator by John Clarke
  8. Project: Active 3-Way Crossover For Loudspeaker Systems by Mick Gergos
  9. Feature: Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem: Pt.3 by John Bagster
  10. Weblink
  11. Feature: Chips Monitor Tyre Pressure by Peter Holtham
  12. Vintage Radio: Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifiers; Pt.2 by Rodney Champness
  13. Notes & Errata
  14. Market Centre
  15. Book Store
  16. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • Receiving TV From Intenational Satellite (December 2002)
  • Receiving TV From Intenational Satellite (December 2002)
  • Receiving TV From International Satellites; Pt.2 (January 2003)
  • Receiving TV From International Satellites; Pt.2 (January 2003)
Items relevant to "Reader/Programmer For Smart Cards":
  • Reader/Programmer for Smart Cards PCB pattern (PDF download) [07201031] (Free)
Items relevant to "The SC480 50W RMS Amplifier Module":
  • SC480 amplifier module PCB, TO-218 transistor version [01201031] (AUD $12.50)
  • SC480 amplifier module PCB, TO-3 transistor version [01201032] (AUD $15.00)
  • SC480 amplifier module power supply PCB [01201033] (AUD $5.00)
  • SC480 50W RMS Amplifier Module PCB patterns (PDF download) [01201031-3] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • The SC480 50W RMS Amplifier Module (January 2003)
  • The SC480 50W RMS Amplifier Module (January 2003)
  • The SC480 50W RMS Amplifier Module; Pt.2 (February 2003)
  • The SC480 50W RMS Amplifier Module; Pt.2 (February 2003)
Items relevant to "A Tiptronic-Style Gear Indicator":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the Tiptronic-Style Gear Indicator [GEAR.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the Tiptronic-Style Gear Indicator [GEAR.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • Tiptronic-Style Gear Indicator PCB patterns (PDF download) [05101031-3] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the Tiptronic-Style Gear Indicator (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Active 3-Way Crossover For Loudspeaker Systems":
  • 3-Way Active Crossover PCB pattern (PDF download) [01101031] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the 3-Way Active Crossover (PDF download) (Free)
Items relevant to "Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem: Pt.3":
  • Linux firewall files (Software, Free)
Articles in this series:
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem; Pt.1 (November 2002)
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem; Pt.1 (November 2002)
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Capble Modem; Pt.2 (December 2002)
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Capble Modem; Pt.2 (December 2002)
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem: Pt.3 (January 2003)
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem: Pt.3 (January 2003)
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem; Pt.4 (February 2003)
  • Using Linux To Share An Optus Cable Modem; Pt.4 (February 2003)
Articles in this series:
  • Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifiers; Pt.1 (December 2002)
  • Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifiers; Pt.1 (December 2002)
  • Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifiers; Pt.2 (January 2003)
  • Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifiers; Pt.2 (January 2003)

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For AVR, 68HC­ 08, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68HC16. $385.00 Atmel Flash CPU Programmer: Handles the 89Cx051, 89C5x, 89Sxx in both DIP and PLCC44 and some AVR’s, most 8-pin EEPROMS. Includes socket for serial ISP cable. $220, $11 p&p. SOIC adaptors: 20 pin $132.00, 14 pin $126.50, 8 pin $121.00. Full details on web site. Credit cards accepted. GRANTRONICS PTY LTD, PO Box 275, Wentworthville 2145. (02) 9896 7150 or http://www.grantronics.com.au CENTRAL COAST FIELD DAY, SUNDAY 23rd FEB: Don’t miss Australia’s biggest Amateur Radio exhibition and sale of new and used radio and communication equipment at Wyong Race Course, just 1 hour north from Sydney. Gates open 8.30am. Special Field Day bargains from traders and tons of disposals gear in the flea January 2003  93 Silicon Chip Binders New New New Mark22-SM Slimline Mini FM R/C Receiver REAL VALUE AT $12.95 PLUS P&P These binders will protect your copies of SILICON CHIP. 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