Jordan Dimitrov

Jordan Dimitrov

Jordan Dimitrov is an electrical engineer & PhD with 30 years of experience. Currently he teaches electrical and electronics courses at a Toronto community college.

Areas of interest of the author: Measurement Analogue Design Amplifiers Oscillators Audio Microcontrollers Usage Supply Security Automation

Publications on RadioLocman by the author Jordan Dimitrov:

  1. Proper function linearizes a hot transistor anemometer with less than 0.2% error
    A recent Design Idea (Ref. 1) presents a circuit to measure an airflow rate up to 2000 fpm...
    11-01-2024
  2. Platinum-RTD-based circuit provides high performance with few components
    The standard way of using an RTD (resistance-temperature-detector) sensor is to include it in a...
    15-02-2023
  3. Precision synchronous detection amplifier facilitates low voltage measurements
    This design idea presents a practical circuit that implements synchronous detection to amplify...
    09-08-2022
  4. Adjust 555-Based Generator's Duty Cycle without Affecting Frequency
    A free-running generator built on the standard configuration of the 555 timer can't provide a...
    10-02-2022
  5. Class AB 20-W current booster is insensitive to temperature variations
    Class AB amplifiers have been the workhorses of the audio world, thanks to their simplicity, and...
    13-11-2021
  6. PWM DAC settles in one period of the pulse train
    Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is the best conversion method to use for digitally-controlled variable...
    07-05-2020
  7. Retriggerable monostable multivibrator quickly discharges power-supply capacitor
    Universal power supplies must work from mains power lines ranging from 90 to 264 V ac at 50 or...
    20-03-2019
  8. DIY DCV Calibrator & reference has under 70µV error
    [Editor’s note: This programmable DC reference & calibrator will make a great DIY project...
    29-08-2017
  9. Antilog converter linearizes carbon dioxide sensor
    While most carbon dioxide sensors use IR technology, electrochemical sensors are a serious...
    19-08-2015
  10. Linearize optical distance sensors with a voltage-to-frequency converter
    Create the mathematical inverse of an analog voltage by converting it to frequency and measuring...
    10-02-2013
  11. Inexpensive VFC features good linearity and dynamic range
    Design Idea reveals a VFC (voltage-to-frequency converter) circuit that provides good performance...
    03-04-2012
  12. Analog switch converts 555 timer into pulse-width modulator
    This Design Idea describes a new approach to producing a variable-duty-cycle waveform from a...
    22-07-2009
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