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Hi,

I was searching for information on Gould 500MHz active scope probes and stumbled upon a site where the author of an Analogue design technical book has released it into the public domain in PDF format.

This book on Analogue circuit design may be of interest to others so I am including the links below:

http://www.thetan.plus.com/seekrets/index.html

http://www.thetan.plus.com/seekrets/seekPDF.pdf

It would appear that sales of the >500 page book failed due to lack of money on the part of the target audience (Students) Sad times indeed.

From a brief look it appears very informative and interesting.

Aurora
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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2012, 10:15:12 pm »
thanks for that .i downloaded it .i'll read it next time i get insomnia  ;D .only joking there's some good stuff in there.
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 11:01:23 pm »
Thanks Aurora, for a very good find.
 
I've downloaded the book and read a couple of chapters, I am impressed by mix of theory and practical advice.
Certainly a keeper for me.

Jim
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2012, 01:46:41 am »
If something is free, then it's always worth a look.

If I were the author, I'd work on the title a bit.
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2012, 02:26:06 am »
Damn .. this is good one, thanks for sharing this !

I did a random jump and bumped into CH16: Measurement Techniques at p.293, after reading only this paragraph, decided this one is definitely a keeper and worth a place in my tablet.


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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2012, 05:15:33 am »
Excellent stuff! Anyone who learns best by example will like his style. Don't forget to download the example answers.  Definitely warrants sending a donation IMO,

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2012, 05:57:56 am »
Great book - I have donated $20 - lets see some more :-) donations.

you can send your donations to the author at logbook@lineone.net (see first pages of the book)

 

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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 10:05:39 am »
Brilliant book!
Well worth a donation.
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2012, 10:59:05 am »
I've reviewed some of the chapters, this is an amazing book.  Its gives Art of E. a run for its money. Highly recommended.
Best Wishes,

 Saturation
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2012, 12:24:01 pm »
Great book - I have donated $20 - lets see some more :-) donations.

you can send your donations to the author at logbook@lineone.net (see first pages of the book)

I sent my $20.00 even though its worth at least 4 times that much. :-[

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2012, 08:14:59 pm »
What an amazing find, when I have some spare money I will make a donation to the author, I'm in the same boat as the UK students.
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2012, 09:14:40 pm »
I wish I could print it, but printing 250 on both sides and binding it is going to cost a lot. Ah well, I guess I can't complain, this book looks great.
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2012, 09:19:18 pm »
Thank you for sharing this Aurora! :D
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2012, 09:20:43 pm »
Hey, Simon or Dave, why don't you make this a sticky on both the General Chat and the Beginners categories?

Update: I'm starting to like this book. It introduces you to practical design from page 1. In fact, on page 12 the author starts to introduce you to the actual industry terms I mainly learned from watching the EEVBlog.
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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2012, 03:59:49 am »
It may be marvellous,but I can't get it to download.
I pondered "Do I give a shit?" The resounding answer was "Hell,No!",so don't worry about telling me what might be wrong! ;D

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2012, 04:12:18 am »
Cant download - Exceeded its max download capacity...

Perhaps someone can host it somewhere?
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2012, 04:19:35 am »
It may be marvellous,but I can't get it to download.
I pondered "Do I give a shit?" The resounding answer was "Hell,No!",so don't worry about telling me what might be wrong! ;D

I just tried to look at it but the link seems to be dead...?
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2012, 04:27:38 am »
Just PM me if you want it, I have uploaded the complete book and all the answers in single zip file.

Sorry, its just I don't feel comfortable to post the link in public here.



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Sorry, no longer available.
« Last Edit: January 25, 2012, 09:52:54 am by BravoV »
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2012, 04:30:41 am »
I can put it on my FTP server - I have asked Leslie Green for permission. I have plenty of bandwidth on my servers.

/Kasper
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2012, 07:14:58 am »
Can someone check this link to see if it is also dead for them.

I have tried on a few computers and get the 404 response. If someone has been successful and has downloaded it, could they please post a link to their copy.

Appreciate it

Thanks IC
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2012, 07:23:53 am »
Can someone check this link to see if it is also dead for them.

I have tried on a few computers and get the 404 response. If someone has been successful and has downloaded it, could they please post a link to their copy.

Appreciate it

Thanks IC

The link is dead because the web host exceeded the download limit. I'd say watch this thread for further news as it develops...
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2012, 07:53:19 am »
I think Mr. Green deserves a better site for his book. Something that can sustain itself with ad revenue. Even a sponsorship message on the inner cover perhaps?
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2012, 08:11:56 am »
Probably a naughty thing to do, hosting the PDF outside the author's site, but here is a temp link for now:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~_dom_/doc/Leslie%20Green%20-%20ANALOG%20SEEKrets%20(DC%20to%20Daylight).pdf


 

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« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2012, 08:29:05 am »
Probably a naughty thing to do, hosting the PDF outside the author's site, but here is a temp link for now:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~_dom_/doc/Leslie%20Green%20-%20ANALOG%20SEEKrets%20(DC%20to%20Daylight).pdf

Have you checked the license? Does it give you permission to distribute it? Have you read the recent discussion here about people reuploading photo inciduction videos?
 

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Re: Free PDF 500 page book on Analogue design secrets.... worth a look ?
« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2012, 09:05:27 am »
It makes no difference what any one of us thinks on the matter because THE AUTHOR has clearly stated his position.

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ANALOG SEEKrets
DC to daylight
 
Copyright © Leslie Green, 2007.
All rights reserved.
The author, Leslie Green, asserts his moral rights.
 
No part of this document may be translated, transmitted, transcribed, reproduced or copied by any
means (except as allowed under copyright law), without prior written agreement from the copyright
holder.
Contact:   logbook@lineone.net
www.logbook.freeserve.co.uk/seekrets

So I urge everybody to refrain from distributing the book publicly without the express permission from the author.

We can not both like the book and ignore its copyright at the same time!
 


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