Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

Your Amplitude May Vary

Posted on 2015-07-01 by M. Eric Carr

When is a volt not necessarily a volt? When it’s an output amplitude from a signal generator which doesn’t measure its own output… Continue reading →

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Granddad’s Altimeter

Posted on 2015-06-23 by M. Eric Carr

One of the most interesting mementos that I have from my grandfather is a surplus mechanical altimeter from the early days of United Airlines. It was an unusual object for a kid to see on someone’s bookshelf — even given … Continue reading →

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Ladyada interviews Paul Horowitz

Posted on 2015-05-30 by M. Eric Carr

Ladyada interviews Paul Horowitz (of H&H). That is all. Continue reading →

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Third Edition

Posted on 2015-04-25 by M. Eric Carr

The Book Is Retired. Long Live The Book! Earlier this month, Electronics geeks around the world felt a disturbance in the Force. A presence they had not felt since 1989. This disturbance, however, was most welcome. The long-rumored Third Edition … Continue reading →

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