Circuitos Eletrônicos

While researching materials for this column, I came across information indicating how transistors gradually replaced vacuum tubes in electronic gear, but how similar (and different) they are from each other as well as some hybrid attempts. As you all

CH Precision’s massive, versatile, technologically sophisticated, 165lb M1.1 power amplifier ($54,000 configured for stereo) can easily crush your foot if you’re not careful when installing it. But the more important consideration is this: Can this c

Most likely, the processor in your PC has upwards of a billion transistors. Trying to get your head around the workings of such a complicated electronic circuit might, therefore, seems a daunting task. Yet helping you to understand what goes on insid

The PA 1100 E’s Class D amplifier bests its rated 140W with 2x160W/8ohm and 2x265W/4ohm while, under dynamic conditions, there’s headroom to service peaks of 215W, 415W and 720W into 8, 4 and 2ohm loads with protection limiting output to 405W into 1o

Drawing inspiration from its legendary FT-101 and in memory of its founder, Sako Hasegawa, JA1MP, Yaesu introduced the FTDX-101MP transceiver at the 2019 Dayton Hamvention®. The FTDX-101MP is the top of the line for FTDX-101 series of transceivers an

In a society that’s always on the move — be it as simple as puttering in the backyard or as exotic as a DXpedition (or anything in between) — there’s been an increasing demand to have the ability to utilize our ham shacks while away from home. In the

My favorite activity in amateur radio is looking for really weak signals. For me, the real romance of ham radio is not to be found in full-quieting, broadcast-quality FM, as useful as that is. I do ham radio well off the beaten path … I always have,

In the field of semi-conductors, we deal with materials such as silicon and germanium, and when these solids are employed in electronic circuits, it is generally stated that we are working with the electron flow within, or through, a solid. This enab

A key feature of all Class D amps, particularly those running from switchmode PSUs, is very high efficiency (~85% here) and cool running from, typically, a very slim chassis. So the Stellar Strata is more powerful than it looks, matching its 150W/4oh

A first for HI-FI NEWS – but testing a DC supply is not dissimilar to testing a digital server: the impact of the ‘front-end’ is most usefully assessed by examining the difference it makes to the performance of the kit downstream. I looked at compact

Chips are made up of transistors, which are made up of gates which open and close to create the 1s and 0s PCs need to function. That switching, though fast, isn’t instant, and there’s a moment as it switches that the transistor acts as a resistor. Th

A well-known design guru in the amp and speaker manufacturing industry, Dave Green moved down from the north of England to Essex around 15 years ago to work for bass amp legends Ashdown Music, and he’s been there ever since, helping to create some of

Have a burning question about your amp or, worse still, a burning amp? Email us at editors@guitar.com Irecently took my Marshall JCM800 to my local amplifier tech because it was making an awful hum. He said that it needs a cap job. What does this mea

PRICE: £2,000-£4,000 AVAILABLE: NOW WEB: CYRUSAUDIO.COM CYRUS AUDIO HAS launched its new, six-product XR series which it describes as being: “positioned towards discerning audio enthusiasts.” The range comprises two integrated amplifiers with DACs (t

Over the years Nelson Pass’ designs have focussed around FET power devices utilising the absolute minimum number of components, in turn implemented with minimum corrective feedback. Arguably his first product to make audiophiles sit up and take notic

6000A PRICE: £600 REVIEWED: HFC 444 A cracking budget integrated amplifier with just the right mix of features and high-quality performance. The 6000A boasts a snappy and engaging sound with sufficient power and fine build quality. It’s a great buy f

Those of us who were around in the 1960s like me will remember the great interest we took in the advent of transistor amplifiwers. A cutting-edge design from that period came from the semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments. This was published i