Jordan Dimitrov is an electrical engineer & PhD with 30 years of experience. Currently he teaches electrical and electronics courses at a Toronto community college.
Jordan Dimitrov
Jordan Dimitrov
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:
- Proper function linearizes a hot transistor anemometer with less than 0.2% errorA recent Design Idea (Ref. 1) presents a circuit to measure an airflow rate up to 2000 fpm...11-01-2024
- Platinum-RTD-based circuit provides high performance with few componentsThe standard way of using an RTD (resistance-temperature-detector) sensor is to include it in a...15-02-2023
- Precision synchronous detection amplifier facilitates low voltage measurementsThis design idea presents a practical circuit that implements synchronous detection to amplify...09-08-2022
- Adjust 555-Based Generator's Duty Cycle without Affecting FrequencyA free-running generator built on the standard configuration of the 555 timer can't provide a...10-02-2022
- Class AB 20-W current booster is insensitive to temperature variationsClass AB amplifiers have been the workhorses of the audio world, thanks to their simplicity, and...13-11-2021
- PWM DAC settles in one period of the pulse trainPulse-width modulation (PWM) is the best conversion method to use for digitally-controlled variable...07-05-2020
- Retriggerable monostable multivibrator quickly discharges power-supply capacitorUniversal power supplies must work from mains power lines ranging from 90 to 264 V ac at 50 or...20-03-2019
- 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
- Antilog converter linearizes carbon dioxide sensorWhile most carbon dioxide sensors use IR technology, electrochemical sensors are a serious...19-08-2015
- Linearize optical distance sensors with a voltage-to-frequency converterCreate the mathematical inverse of an analog voltage by converting it to frequency and measuring...10-02-2013
- Inexpensive VFC features good linearity and dynamic rangeDesign Idea reveals a VFC (voltage-to-frequency converter) circuit that provides good performance...03-04-2012
- Analog switch converts 555 timer into pulse-width modulatorThis Design Idea describes a new approach to producing a variable-duty-cycle waveform from a...22-07-2009