Silicon Chip October 2009

In the October Issue of Silicon Chip Electronics Magazine, an in-depth look at oscilloscope probes. These are parts are much more complex than a simple resistor capacitor filter. We have a good look at these and what should be considered when using them to monitor circuits. Also this month, how to hand solder very small SMD ICs. Want to use a particular IC but it is only available as an SMD part, this simple guide will help.

This month’s projects include a great new Universal I/O board with USB Interface. Ideal for use as a simple computer controller, the board features plenty of I/O points for monitoring and control. A range of on-board LED's for indication and a number of dip switches for setting preset values. The board can be easily controller using Visual Basic or other computer programming software. Also this month the second part of the High-Quality Digital to Analog Converter, including the construction details and where to buy the electronic parts. Finally this month, a useful electronic megaohm and leakage current meter. This unit is easy to build and includes a LCD readout for measuring and testing wiring insulation and equipment checks. All projects come complete with circuit diagram and electronic parts list.

Part Code: SILCHIPOCT2009

Features

• The Secret World of Oscilloscope Probes
• How to Hand-Solder very small SMD IC's
• Review: The FLIR i5 Infrared Camera

Projects

• A Universal I/O Board with USB Interface
• High-Quality Stereo Digital-To-Analog Converter, Part 2
• Digital Megaohm and Leakage Current Meter
• Using a Wideband O2 Sensor in your Car, Part 2

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