anatech said:That is a slippery slope!
Well, I spent the first 20 years with Bipolars, and 2007
marks 20 years with Mosfets.
😎
Hi Nelson,
I didn't say which way the slope was heading! 😀 For your application, the mosfet is probably the right tool.
For me, so far bipolars have worked out better than mosfets. I still play with mosfets though, and I'll use them in applications where I can make them work to my advantage. Same as you I imagine.
The nice thing about your work is that you've been able to make each device choice a success.
-Chris
I didn't say which way the slope was heading! 😀 For your application, the mosfet is probably the right tool.
For me, so far bipolars have worked out better than mosfets. I still play with mosfets though, and I'll use them in applications where I can make them work to my advantage. Same as you I imagine.
The nice thing about your work is that you've been able to make each device choice a success.
-Chris
>Now I wish somebody would come out
>with some ThermalTrak MOSFETs 🙂
They are called 'lateral' ........... 🙂
>with some ThermalTrak MOSFETs 🙂
They are called 'lateral' ........... 🙂
Re: ThermalTrak Bias Circuit
I'm assuming the ASC file is a simulation file and the program is availible. I'd appreciate a line on this.
Thanks, Mike.
Bob Cordell said:This is a ThermalTrak bias circuit that I came up with that I have been working with. It shows a couple of examples of how the ThermalTrak diodes can be used.
Cheers,
Bob
I'm assuming the ASC file is a simulation file and the program is availible. I'd appreciate a line on this.
Thanks, Mike.
Re: Re: ThermalTrak Bias Circuit
Yes, it's freeware from Linear Technology. Here is the link.
MikeBettinger said:I'm assuming the ASC file is a simulation file and the program is availible. I'd appreciate a line on this.
Yes, it's freeware from Linear Technology. Here is the link.
hitsware said:>Now I wish somebody would come out
>with some ThermalTrak MOSFETs 🙂
They are called 'lateral' ........... 🙂
Ha, Ha, Ha!!! Very funny! 🙂.
Cheers,
Bob
Re: Re: ThermalTrak Bias Circuit
Yes, everything you need to simulate it with LTspice is in the zip folder.
Cheers,
Bob
MikeBettinger said:
I'm assuming the ASC file is a simulation file and the program is availible. I'd appreciate a line on this.
Thanks, Mike.
Yes, everything you need to simulate it with LTspice is in the zip folder.
Cheers,
Bob
What's the reason of this change? (like the title of this thread 😀)Well, I spent the first 20 years with Bipolars, and 2007
marks 20 years with Mosfets.
I am obviously confused. I have been designing audio products for 40 years. There must be a better way to make a living.
You know: My name is John and I am an audio designer. Is there a 12 step program for this?

Re: Re: Re: ThermalTrak Bias Circuit
Thanks for the link, I'll give it a try.
andy_c said:Yes, it's freeware from Linear Technology. Here is the link.
Thanks for the link, I'll give it a try.
Hi John,
Normally there is never a great living to be made in audio. I'm addicted too. Possibly a 12 step program is needed here.
After 16 years I sold my audio service shop so that I could support my wife and kids. I went through instrument calibration and service, then on to telecommunications. None of these other professions demand as great a skill as analog work. They do pay much better though.
As a result I now have time to experiment and still service a couple select brands and customers.
So I have my hobby more under control, but it's still what makes me tick, or clunk (as the case may be).
I don't know what your answer is. Take a hint from guys like Bob Carver and put some unnecessary zing into your products. Create a value line of completely your own design, under your name and promote yourself. Promoting yourself is exactly the problem though. Most good designers are uncomfortable with attention and hide.
-Chris
Normally there is never a great living to be made in audio. I'm addicted too. Possibly a 12 step program is needed here.
After 16 years I sold my audio service shop so that I could support my wife and kids. I went through instrument calibration and service, then on to telecommunications. None of these other professions demand as great a skill as analog work. They do pay much better though.
As a result I now have time to experiment and still service a couple select brands and customers.
So I have my hobby more under control, but it's still what makes me tick, or clunk (as the case may be).
I don't know what your answer is. Take a hint from guys like Bob Carver and put some unnecessary zing into your products. Create a value line of completely your own design, under your name and promote yourself. Promoting yourself is exactly the problem though. Most good designers are uncomfortable with attention and hide.
-Chris
john curl said:I am obviously confused. I have been designing audio products for 40 years. There must be a better way to make a living.You know: My name is John and I am an audio designer. Is there a 12 step program for this?
Hi John,
My hat goes off to anyone in audio who makes a living at it. I love it, and yes am addicted to it, but I have never had the guts to try and make a living at it. Telecom provides a comfortable living to pay the mortgage (although it was a little less comfortable during the bubble burst - I was one of the lucky ones), and allows me time on the side to indulge this madness.
Cheers,
Bob
john curl said:There must be a better way to make a living.
Write a book, how about : John does Audio, the 65 edition.
Make it a +250 bucks limited series with a stamped autograph, i'm good for a copy.
Bob Cordell said:Now I wish somebody would come out with some ThermalTrak MOSFETs 🙂
...
Onsemi Sensefets?:
http://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/AND8093-D.PDF
looks like an idea that never caught on, but if you wanted a Million they probably still have the masks
jcx said:
Onsemi Sensefets?:
http://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/AND8093-D.PDF
looks like an idea that never caught on, but if you wanted a Million they probably still have the masks
Good catch!
I'd prefer one with a separate diode-connected MOSFET of about 1/4 the area, analogous to the ThermalTrak BJTs.
Bob
>Ha, Ha, Ha!!! Very funny! 🙂.
I fail to see the humor.
Lateral mosfets do everything
talked about here and with 3 pins.
Not as much transductance (perhaps)
as Vfets, or current capability,
BUT!
What's so funny?
I fail to see the humor.
Lateral mosfets do everything
talked about here and with 3 pins.
Not as much transductance (perhaps)
as Vfets, or current capability,
BUT!
What's so funny?
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