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INVERTERS 12V-230VAC 90% EFFICIENCY. Modified Sine Wave. Compact
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October 1995 95
Microprocessor For
Digital Effects Unit
Microprocessor For
Stereo Preamplifier
Advertising Index
Now available: the 68HC705-C8P
pre-programmed microprocessor IC
for the Digital Effects Unit described
in the February 1995 issue.
Price: $45 + $6 p+p
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Altronics ................................ 28-30
diagrams) • Device programming
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Av-Comm.....................................79
Avico Electronics.........................85
Car Projects Book......................IFC
Dick Smith Electronics........... 12-15
Emona.........................................83
Harbuch Electronics....................85
Instant PCBs................................96
IRT Electronics..............................9
Jaycar ................................... 45-52
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MicroZed Computers...................95
Oatley Electronics.................. 64-65
Pelham........................................95
Railway Projects Book.............OBC
RCS Radio ..................................94
Rod Irving Electronics .......... 69-73
R.S.K. Electronics........................85
Scan Audio..................................84
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Silicon Chip Walchart................IBC
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Tortech.........................................43
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Printed circuit boards for SILICON
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