Silicon ChipBook Store - March 2002 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Wind power is increasing in Australia
  4. Feature: Solar Power For All: Does It Add Up? by Ross Tester
  5. Project: The Mighty Midget Audio Amplifier Module by Rick Walters
  6. Feature: Generate Audio Tones Using Your PC's Soundcard by Greg Swain
  7. Feature: Terra: Mission To Planet Earth by Sammy Isreb
  8. Project: The Itsy-Bitsy USB Lamp by Stan Swan & Ross Tester
  9. Order Form
  10. Project: 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.1 by John Clarke
  11. Product Showcase
  12. Project: RIAA Preamplifier For Magnetic Cartridges by Leo Simpson & Ross Tester
  13. Weblink
  14. Vintage Radio: The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.1 by Rodney Champness
  15. Project: 12/24V Intelligent Solar Power Battery Charger by Ross Tester
  16. Book Store
  17. Back Issues
  18. Market Centre
  19. Advertising Index
  20. Outer Back Cover

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Items relevant to "The Mighty Midget Audio Amplifier Module":
  • Mighty Midget PCB pattern (PDF download) [01203021] (Free)
Items relevant to "6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.1":
  • PIC16F84(A)-04/P programmed for the 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control [REMVOL.HEX] (Programmed Microcontroller, AUD $10.00)
  • PIC16F84 firmware and source code for the 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control [REMVOL.HEX] (Software, Free)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control PCB patterns (PDF download) [01103021-3] (Free)
  • Panel artwork for the 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control (PDF download) (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.2 (April 2002)
  • 6-Channel IR Remote Volume Control, Pt.2 (April 2002)
Items relevant to "RIAA Preamplifier For Magnetic Cartridges":
  • RIAA Preamplifier PCB [01303021] (AUD $20.00)
  • RIAA Preamplifier PCB pattern (PDF download) [01303021] (Free)
Articles in this series:
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.1 (March 2002)
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.2 (April 2002)
  • The AWA 719C 7-band console; Pt.2 (April 2002)

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REFERENCE GREAT BOOKS FOR ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST AND ARE AUDIO POWER AMP DESIGN HANDBOOK PIC Your Personal Introductory Course From one of the world’s most respected audio authorities. The new 2nd edition is even more comprehensive, includes sections on load-invariant power amps, distortion residuals and diagnosis of amplifier problems. 368 pages in paperback. Concise and practical guide to getting up and running with the PIC Microcontroller. Assumes no prior knowledge of microcontrollers, introduces the PIC’s capabilities through simple projects. Ideal introduction for students, teachers, technicians and electronics enthusiasts – perfect for use in schools and colleges. 270 pages in soft cover. By Douglas Self. 2nd Edition Published 2000 by John Morton – 2nd edition 2001 89 $ $ VIDEO SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING FOR SATELLITE AND CABLE TV by Graf & Sheets 2nd Edition 1998 AUDIO ELECTRONICS By John Linsley Hood. First published 1995. Second edition 1999. If you've ever wondered how they scramble video on cable and satellite TV, this book tells you! Encoding/decoding systems (analog and digital systems), encryption, even schematics and details of several encoder and decoder circuits for experimentation. Intended for both the hobbyist and the professional. 290 pages in paperback. $ 79 $ UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS By Stephen J. Bigelow. Fourth edition published 2001 4th EDITION Based mainly on the American telephone system, this book covers conventional telephone fundamentals, including analog and digital communication techniques. Provides basic information on the functions of each telephone component, how dial tones are generated and how digital transmission techniques work. 402 pages, soft cover. 65 GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY 3rd EDITION By Eugene Trundle. 3rd Edition 2001 Eugene Trundle has written for many years in Television magazine and his latest book is right up to date on TV and video technology. The book includes both theory and practical servicing information and is ideal for both students and technicians. 382 pages, in paperback. This book is for anyone involved in designing, adapting and using analog and digital audio equipment. It covers tape recording, tuners and radio receivers, preamplifiers, voltage amplifiers, audio power amplifiers, compact disc technology and digital audio, test and measurement, loudspeaker crossover systems, power supplies and noise reduction systems. 375 pages in soft cover. 3rd EDITION $ By Tim Williams. First pub­­lished 1992. 3rd edition 2001. By Ian Hickman. 2nd edition1999. 63 $ Based mainly on British practice and first published in 1997, this book has much that is relevant to Australian systems as a guide to home and small business installations. A practical guide to installation of telephone wiring, ranging from single extension sockets to PABX, with the necessary tools, test equipment and materials needed by installers... 178 pages in soft cover. 90  Silicon Chip EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS ANALOG ELECTRONICS Essential reading for electronics designers and students alike. It will answer nagging questions about core analog theory and design principles as well as offering practical design ideas. With concise design implementations, with many of the circuits taken from Ian Hickman’s magazine articles. 294 pages in soft cover. VIDEO & CAMCORDER SERVICING AND TECHNOLOGY by Steve Roberts. 2nd edition 2001. 67 85 $ Widely regarded as the standard text on EMC, provides all the key information needed to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive. 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