Barry L. Dorr

Barry L. Dorr

Barry L. Dorr

Barry L. Dorr, P.E., is an engineering design consultant specializing in digital and analog signal processing, audio, and embedded systems. He also coordinates and teaches the Senior Design program for the Electrical and Computer Engineering program at San Diego State University. Mr. Dorr is the author of the text Ten Essential Skills for Electrical Engineers, Wiley, 2014.

Areas of interest of the author: Supply

Publications on RadioLocman by the author Barry L. Dorr:

  1. Using unfiltered PWM to drive high-power resistive loads
    Sometimes it’s necessary to drive a resistive load such as an incandescent bulb or heating element from a DC voltage that’s higher than the nominal load voltage. An example would be driving a 6.3-V, Type 47 bulb from an 18-V DC power supply. A ballast resistor...
    15-08-2024