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Old November 25th 05, 11:08 AM posted to de.sci.electronics,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,sci.electronics.components,sci.electronics.design
John Devereux
 
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Default Unusual functions of cheap parts

ehsjr writes:
Henry Kiefer wrote:
Do you know of other interesting devices or circuits good for misuse?
Best regards -
Henry


An LED as a shunt regulator. Also, as a varicap.
Ed


Also a photodetector that is insensitive to long wavelengths (because
of the high bandgap).


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John Devereux