Silicon Chip December 2013

The December issue of Silicon Chip Magazine, includes a professional portable PA System project. This unit is ideal for meetings, outdoor sporting events, church groups and much more. The unit features a low-distortion 100W class-D Amplifier with Li-Po Battery Operation for true portability. Suitable for a wide range of inputs with 2 Microphone Inputs, a Guitar Input and Separate Line Input for CD or Portable Music Player. The unit utilizes Twin 200mm Loudspeakers with integral tweeters and also includes separate Bass and Treble Controls.

Also this month, build a soothing Bellbird sound unit. This unit replicates a lifelike Bellbird sound with a LED Chaser on the edge of the board, the LED's chase in combination with the Bellbird sound. Ideal for school projects or simply a fun project to build. Finally this month, the assembly details for the “Tiny Tim” 10W/Channel Stereo Amplifier. All projects come complete with circuit diagram and electronic parts list.

This month’s articles include a very interesting article on the new Electric Superbikes. These new bikes are capable of speeds up to 205km/h and are almost silent in operation. This article looks at the construction and development of these high performance superbikes. Also this month, how to replace your car's filament interior lights with the new LED types, in a wide range of colours with lower power consumption.

Part Code: SILCHIPDEC2013

Features

Electric Superbikes: The Very Fast Sounds of Silence
Update Your Car's Interior with LED Lighting
A Look at the New PIC32MZ Microcontroller
Review: Opus One A2696 DAB+ & Internet Tuner

Projects

Build an Electronic Bellbird
PortaPAL-D: A Powerful, Portable PA System, Part 1
“Tiny Tim” 10W/Channel Stereo Amplifier, Part 2
More Reception Modes for the SiDRadio & SDRs

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