G4HUP Frequency Converter Errata and Updated Information
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Issue 1 PCB problems

Problem
Location
Affected Circuit
Resolution

Updates

Update #
Description
Clarification
Reference
1
R10 is SoT
For 74ACT14 inverters, R10 should be 18k. For other families, eg F04 and 14, change the value appropriately.
FC1015 Construction Notes - Specific Comments
2
Identifying orientation of IC201 and 202
Hold IC with pins horizontal, and chamfered edge of package by bottom row of pins. In this position, Pin 1 is the leftmost pin on the bottom row.
FC1015 Construction Notes - Specific Comments
3
Improved response to 30MHz filter
Replace C9 and C11 with 33p and 4p7 in parallel (gives better tuning range) Reduce C10 to 1p2 - reduces bandwidth of filter
See updates in all documents
4
Improved response to 15MHz filter
Replace C203 with 4p7 - reduces bandwidth of filter
See updates in all documents


Page created 19 Jan 2008

Page last updated 9 Feb 2008