Rick Karlquist N6RK wrote:
I'd like to know the original
circuit designer to send thanks for such elegance in circuitry.
I've never been able to find any historical reference to the MC4044
designer. It seems to be one of those lost pieces of history.
Rick N6RK
There is a discussion on sci.electronics.design on this same subject
(spawned by Deepthi as well). Turns out that one of the regulars over
there, Jim Thompson, is 1/2 of the designer of this part, and the 12xxx
series replacement for it.
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Tim Wescott
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