Solid State Relay with PCB Layout

A complete relay that is smaller than a Tyco RT series EMR Simple_solid_state_relay_Updated  . This design uses a small double sided PCB and some SMD components. Here are the Gerber files SSLR.  The recomended mosfets for this design are the  PSMN4R3-100PS[1] for supply rails of up to +-50 V absolute maximum, and for supply rails of up […]

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Augmented Feedback Error Correction (AFEC)

AFEC is a simple technique that augments the feedback of an amplifier to dramatically improve the Large Signal Non-linearity (LSN) distortion performance by up to 20 dB across the audio band. Additionally, AFEC acts to remove any DC offsets and also improve PSRR significantly. Augmenting the feedback in a manner similar to that described in […]

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Output Coupling Inductors

Inductors on the output of an amplifer are used to isolate the amplifer from capacitive loads at HF and ensure stability.  There has been quite some debate on DIYaudio.com as to whether they are audible, necessary, or just the result of designers being overly cautious.  Some very well known designers in the field have decided against using […]

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