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Re: DUSG, regarding diode that goes from trig in to end out

2011-12-30 by sasami@hotkey.net.au

I did adapt the 114 diagram from the 75, so that's probably how the error
got there.
Ken

>Upon further inspection, I believe the source of this connection is CGS75,
>where it simplifies the connection of the cycle switch, while probably not
>affecting the normal function of the module. There, this diode (*2) is
>connected after the resistors, and the PCB layout agrees.
>
>On 30 December 2011 09:40, <sasami@...> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> If the PCB agrees with the other diagram, that means my diagram is
>> incorrect.
>> As simple as that.
>> Ken
>>
>> >I'm currently designing a PCB based on CGS114 to suit my own needs. In
>> >doing so, I've been studying both the schematic and PCB layout and
>> >I've noticed a small difference between the two. In the schematic,
>> >there's a diode that goes from the 33k resistor near trig in, directly
>> >to end out. In the PCB layout, this diode is instead connected to the
>> >output of the 3900, on the other side of the resistor/zener network.
>> >
>> >Another DUSG schematic I have also connects it as in the PCB layout,
>> >so I'm assuming this is the original way. Is there any particular
>> >point in connecting the diode as in the schematic? (I.e. directly to
>> >the M terminal.)
>> >
>> >I'm trying to understand whether the purpose of this diode is to
>> >forward pulses from trig in to end out, or to sink current from the
>> >trig input depending on what the signal input network does with end
>> >out...
>> >
>> >Convenient link:
>> >http://www.cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs114_dusg.html
>> >
>> >--
>> >/Ove
>> >
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>--
>/Ove
>
>Blog: <http://blog.gg8.se/>
>
>"Here is Evergreen City. Evergreen is the color of green forever."
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