Outer Back Cover - November 2019 - Silicon Chip Online

Outer Front Cover
Contents
Publisher's Letter: Hand-held devices discourage creativity
Feature: A look at SatNav systems: how do they work? by Dr David Maddison
Project: The Super-9: a stereo FM Radio Receiver to build by John Clarke
Feature: Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! by Tim Blythman
Subscriptions
Serviceman's Log: The alarming false alarm system by Dave Thompson
Project: High performance linear power supply – part two by Tim Blythman
Project: Digital Panel Meter/USB Display suits a range of projects by Tim Blythman
PartShop
Feature: Altronics’ battery-powered soldering iron by Nicholas Vinen
Vintage Radio: 1930s “Vogue” radio “restomod” (new electronics for old) by Fred Lever
PCB Order Form
Market Centre
Advertising Index
Notes & Errata: 45V 8A Bench Supply (High Power Linear Bench Supply), October 2019
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Items relevant to "The Super-9: a stereo FM Radio Receiver to build":

Super-9 Stereo FM Radio PCB set (AUD $25.00)
MC1310P FM Stereo Demodulator IC (DIP-14) (Component, AUD $5.00)
75cm telescopic FM antenna (Component, AUD $7.50)
BF992 dual-gate depletion-mode Mosfet (SOT-143B) (Component, AUD $4.00)
CA3089E FM IF amplifier and demodulator IC (DIP-16) (Component, AUD $3.00)
Super-9 FM Radio PCB pattern (PDF download) [06109181] (Free)
Super-9 FM Radio case laser cutting artwork (PDF download) (Panel Artwork, Free)

Articles in this series:

The Super-9: a stereo FM Radio Receiver to build (November 2019)
The Super-9: a stereo FM Radio Receiver to build (November 2019)
The Super-9 FM Radio Receiver, Part 2 (December 2019)
A simple 10.7MHz IF Alignment Oscillator (December 2019)
The Super-9 FM Radio Receiver, Part 2 (December 2019)
A simple 10.7MHz IF Alignment Oscillator (December 2019)

Items relevant to "Three I-O Expanders to give you more control!":

PCA9685 16-channel 12-bit PWM module (Component, AUD $6.00)
Sample code for Three I/O Expander Modules (Software, Free)

Articles in this series:

El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 1 (October 2016)
El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 2 (December 2016)
El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
El Cheapo Modules From Asia - Part 3 (January 2017)
El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
El Cheapo Modules from Asia - Part 4 (February 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 5: LCD module with I²C (March 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 6: Direct Digital Synthesiser (April 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
El Cheapo Modules, Part 7: LED Matrix displays (June 2017)
El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
El Cheapo Modules: Li-ion & LiPo Chargers (August 2017)
El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
El Cheapo modules Part 9: AD9850 DDS module (September 2017)
El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
El Cheapo Modules Part 10: GPS receivers (October 2017)
El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
El Cheapo Modules 11: Pressure/Temperature Sensors (December 2017)
El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 12: 2.4GHz Wireless Data Modules (January 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 13: sensing motion and moisture (February 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 14: Logarithmic RF Detector (March 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 16: 35-4400MHz frequency generator (May 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 17: 4GHz digital attenuator (June 2018)
El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
El Cheapo: 500MHz frequency counter and preamp (July 2018)
El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
El Cheapo modules Part 19 – Arduino NFC Shield (September 2018)
El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
El cheapo modules, part 20: two tiny compass modules (November 2018)
El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
El cheapo modules, part 21: stamp-sized audio player (December 2018)
El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
El Cheapo Modules 22: Stepper Motor Drivers (February 2019)
El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
El Cheapo Modules 23: Galvanic Skin Response (March 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Class D amplifier modules (May 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: Long Range (LoRa) Transceivers (June 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
El Cheapo Modules: AD584 Precision Voltage References (July 2019)
Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
Three I-O Expanders to give you more control! (November 2019)
El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
El Cheapo modules: “Intelligent” 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (January 2020)
El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
El Cheapo modules: 8-channel USB Logic Analyser (February 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules (May 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
New w-i-d-e-b-a-n-d RTL-SDR modules, Part 2 (June 2020)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital Volt/Amp Panel Meters (December 2020)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: Mini Digital AC Panel Meters (January 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: LCR-T4 Digital Multi-Tester (February 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD chargers (July 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: USB-PD Triggers (August 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 3.8GHz Digital Attenuator (October 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 6GHz Digital Attenuator (November 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: 35MHz-4.4GHz Signal Generator (December 2021)
El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
El Cheapo Modules: LTDZ Spectrum Analyser (January 2022)
Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
Low-noise HF-UHF Amplifiers (February 2022)
A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
A Gesture Recognition Module (March 2022)
Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
Air Quality Sensors (May 2022)
MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
MOS Air Quality Sensors (June 2022)
PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
PAS CO2 Air Quality Sensor (July 2022)
Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors (November 2022)
Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
Heart Rate Sensor Module (February 2023)
UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
UVM-30A UV Light Sensor (May 2023)
VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
VL6180X Rangefinding Module (July 2023)
pH Meter Module (September 2023)
pH Meter Module (September 2023)
1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
1.3in Monochrome OLED Display (October 2023)
16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
16-bit precision 4-input ADC (November 2023)
1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
1-24V USB Power Supply (October 2024)
14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
0.91-inch OLED Screen (November 2024)
14-segment, 4-digit LED Display Modules (November 2024)
The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
The Quason VL6180X laser rangefinder module (January 2025)
TCS230 Colour Sensor (January 2025)
Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)
Using Electronic Modules: 1-24V Adjustable USB Power Supply (February 2025)

Items relevant to "High performance linear power supply – part two ":

45V/8A Linear Bench Supply PCB [18111181] (AUD $10.00)
FJA4313OTU 15A NPN transistor (Source component, AUD $10.00)
LM317HVT regulator and INA282AIDR shunt monitor IC for 45V 8A Linear Bench Supply (Component, AUD $15.00)
3mm acrylic heatsink spacer for High-power Linear Bench Supply (PCB, AUD $2.50)
High Power Linear Bench Supply PCB pattern (PDF download) [18111181] (Free)
High Power Linear Bench Supply panel artwork and drilling/cutting diagrams (PDF download) (Free)

Articles in this series:

45V, 8A Bench Power Supply to build (October 2019)
45V, 8A Bench Power Supply to build (October 2019)
Digital Panel Meter/USB Display suits a range of projects (November 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part two (November 2019)
Digital Panel Meter/USB Display suits a range of projects (November 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part two (November 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part three (December 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part three (December 2019)

Items relevant to "Digital Panel Meter/USB Display suits a range of projects":

45V/8A Linear Bench Supply PCB [18111181] (AUD $10.00)
FJA4313OTU 15A NPN transistor (Source component, AUD $10.00)
LM317HVT regulator and INA282AIDR shunt monitor IC for 45V 8A Linear Bench Supply (Component, AUD $15.00)
3mm acrylic heatsink spacer for High-power Linear Bench Supply (PCB, AUD $2.50)
High Power Linear Bench Supply PCB pattern (PDF download) [18111181] (Free)
High Power Linear Bench Supply panel artwork and drilling/cutting diagrams (PDF download) (Free)
Digital Panel Meter/USB Display PCB [18111182] (AUD $2.50)
PIC16F1459-I/P programmed for the Digital Panel Meter/USB Display [18111182A.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
3mm acrylic bezel for the Digital Panel Meter (PCB, AUD $2.50)
Software for the Digital Panel Meter/USB Display (Free)
Digital Panel Meter/USB Display PCB pattern (PDF download) [18111182] (Free)

Articles in this series:

45V, 8A Bench Power Supply to build (October 2019)
45V, 8A Bench Power Supply to build (October 2019)
Digital Panel Meter/USB Display suits a range of projects (November 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part two (November 2019)
Digital Panel Meter/USB Display suits a range of projects (November 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part two (November 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part three (December 2019)
High performance linear power supply – part three (December 2019)

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