I’ve had quite a few requests for more information about the McIntosh EF-1080I amplifier (often but incorrectly referred to as the EF-10801). This unit is actually made by Clarion and is supplied as stock equipment with many Subaru Legacy and Outback cars manufactured between 1998-2003. Continue reading
Month: June 2010
Measuring the capacitance of a varicap
Here’s a quick circuit that allows you to measure the capacitance of a varicap (also known as a varactor).
As varicaps generally have a very small capacitance (typically a few dozen picofarads) it pays to keep the wiring between the varicap (VC) and the capacitance meter as short as possible to reduce stray capacitance.
