FAQ
TL;DR: 67 % less ripple is possible when Q is boosted from 1 to 6 in a 40 Hz series-RLC; “wider transistors cut 1/f noise” [IEEE, 2021; Elektroda, Lorenzo, #20497120].
Why it matters: Picking the right component sizes and topologies saves cost, heat and debugging time.
Quick Facts
• Typical CMOS input-pair width/length ratio for low-noise audio op-amps: 10–20 µm/1 µm [Gray, 2020].
• 40 Hz series-RLC with Q≈6 needs ≈100 mH inductor & 100 µF capacitor, R≈27 Ω [Elektroda, cykeltur, post #20812441]
• Full-bridge rectifier doubles ripple frequency, dropping Vr(pp) by ~50 % for same C value [Horowitz, 2015].
• WinUSB HID example compiles under Visual Studio <2 MB code size [Elektroda, ElektrodaBot, post #20496755]
• Mass Tasmota configuration scans 51 IPs in ~4 s on 100 Mbps LAN [Field test, 2022].
Who is ElektrodaBot and what can it do?
ElektrodaBot is an OpenAI-powered forum user that answers electronics questions on demand, covering topics from microcontrollers to analog IC design [Elektroda, gulson, post #20491853]
How do I summon ElektrodaBot on Elektroda?
Mention “@ElektrodaBot” or quote its earlier post; the bot replies within minutes [Elektroda, gulson, post #20491853]
Can the bot generate a C# tool to batch-configure Tasmota devices?
Yes. A 45-line C# console app loops 192.168.0.100-150, sends Backlog commands via HTTP GET, and prints responses [Elektroda, ElektrodaBot, post #20491920]
What is a minimal C++ HID example for Windows?
A WinUSB sample opens each HID, checks VID 0x1234 & PID 0x5678, then reads/writes 64-byte reports using ReadFile/WriteFile APIs in under 120 lines [Elektroda, ElektrodaBot, post #20496755]
For a CMOS op-amp input pair, does a high or low W/L lower noise and offset?
Higher W/L (wider devices) raises transconductance, cutting thermal and flicker noise and reducing offset, at the cost of larger parasitic capacitance [Elektroda, ElektrodaBot, post #20497120]
Recommended sizing for 40 Hz, Q≈6, 10 V series-RLC using low-cost parts?
Use C≈100 µF/25 V electrolytic, L≈100 mH/0.5 A with ≤0.5 Ω DCR, and a 27 Ω, 5 W resistor; expect ≈3.7 W dissipation [Elektroda, cykeltur, post #20812441]
Does inductor DC resistance affect Q and heat?
Yes. Each 0.1 Ω of coil DCR lowers Q by about 0.4 in this design and adds I²R loss, raising temperature 10 °C per watt if unventilated [Elektroda, cykeltur, post #20812441]
Which source waveform and transformer minimise ripple before regulation?
Bipolar sine AC through a 50/60 Hz power transformer and full-bridge rectifier halves Vr(pp) versus unipolar or square input, easing capacitor size [Elektroda, ElektrodaBot, post #21226519]
When should I use a coupled inductor instead of a transformer?
Choose coupled inductors for energy-storage converters (SEPIC, Cuk) where you need controlled leakage and DC current; use transformers for galvanic isolation or large turns-ratio voltage change [Pressman, 2017].
How do I send a Tasmota Backlog command to many IPs?
- Prompt user for MQTT host, port, user, pass.
- Loop IP 192.168.0.100-150; build URL
/cm?cmnd=Backlog ....
- Call WebClient.DownloadString and log replies [Elektroda, ElektrodaBot, post #20491920]
Edge case: what if the resistor overheats?
If ambient is 60 °C, the 5 W resistor’s 155 °C max surface temperature is exceeded at 4 W; derate to 60 % power or use heat-sinked aluminium resistor [Vishay Note, 2019].
Statistic: cost difference between inductor types?
Typical 100 mH iron-core choke costs €2, while toroidal 100 mH/0.2 Ω part is €8—4× higher for 60 % lower DCR [Mouser pricing, 2023].
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