TSP #4 – Frequency Generation: Crystals and Ring Oscillators (Part 3/4)

In this episode (Part 3/4) Shahriar takes a look at the challenges associated with signal generation for the purposes of timekeeping. More specifically he digs deep into the workings of crystal oscillators and even takes apart some vintage crystals to reveal whats inside! He also shows how this type of circuits can be characterized and compares the performance of a crystal oscillator with that of a ring oscillator under temperature and power supply variations.

TSP #4 – Frequency Generation: Crystals and Ring Oscillators (Part 2/4)

In this episode (Part 2/4) Shahriar takes a look at the challenges associated with signal generation for the purposes of timekeeping. More specifically he digs deep into the workings of crystal oscillators and even takes apart some vintage crystals to reveal whats inside! He also shows how this type of circuits can be characterized and compares the performance of a crystal oscillator with that of a ring oscillator under temperature and power supply variations.

TSP #4 – Frequency Generation: Crystals and Ring Oscillators (Part 1/4)

In this episode (Part 1/4) Shahriar takes a look at the challenges associated with signal generation for the purposes of timekeeping. More specifically he digs deep into the workings of crystal oscillators and even takes apart some vintage crystals to reveal whats inside! He also shows how this type of circuits can be characterized and compares the performance of a crystal oscillator with that of a ring oscillator under temperature and power supply variations.

TSP #3 – Camera Flash Circuit and Nixie Tube Tutorial (Part 3/3)

In this episode (Part 3/3) Shahriar explores the principle operation of a camera flash circuit. The flash circuit is analyzed at the schematic level and through measurements. He then moves on to power a nixie tube using this circuit and calculates the efficiency of the DC-DC converter for this type of application. There is also a little quiz in this episode! Whoever solves the quiz will chose the topic of the next video.

TSP #3 – Camera Flash Circuit and Nixie Tube Tutorial (Part 2/3)

In this episode (Part 2/3) Shahriar explores the principle operation of a camera flash circuit. The flash circuit is analyzed at the schematic level and through measurements. He then moves on to power a nixie tube using this circuit and calculates the efficiency of the DC-DC converter for this type of application. There is also a little quiz in this episode! Whoever solves the quiz will chose the topic of the next video.