Elektor February 2004

Table of Contents Elektor February 2004

• CoolRunner-II
  Xilinx CPLD Development Kit
• Digital Alarm Clock
  Based on a PIC micro
• DIY RF Inductors
  The ABCs of inductors
• Electronic Valentine Heart
  LEDs are red my dear…
• Foil Capacitor Polarity
  Which terminal of a foil capacitor acts as the screen?
• Hands-on CPLDs, Part 1
  Experimental rev counter
• iAccess
  an intelligent access control system
• Parallel Port Mains Switching Interface
  switch radio-controlled mains sockets on and off from a PC
• Remote Control for your PC
  With a home-made infra-red receiver
• Simple 12-to-230V Power Inverter
  A mobile power outlet
• Touch-controlled Switch
  With a PIC