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05-22-2023, 08:14 PM
Hi Guys
enorbet2: Your use of the 0C3 is very cool and innovative
I did not mean to imply that it was anything other than that by pointing out that the method is a form of PS-TT. I apologise if I came across in any way belittling.
The fact is, parallel development and independent innovation and invention happens all the time in every industry and every area of interest. Two famous guys invented calculus but only one is revered. There might have been others who had the idea but did not have an outlet to disperse the knowledge. Two guys invented the telephone but there were likely others and again only one guy got the fame. Many people invented rockets of a modern form but only a few are recognised.
When techs see the Power Scaling circuits, they say, "Oh, that's just a regulator. I knew that". But they did not know to apply it for the purpose of loudness control. Once you are shown something, or hear about it, it will seem obvious - the definition of "patent". Most of Smith's patents are obvious things that were already public domain but the USPTO is profit-oriented and will take his money for truly worthless patents. Part of my goal with my books is to make as many cool ideas as possible public domain so people like Smith cannot interfere with small builders and hobbyists.
So, when I say the alternative to the 0C3 is a resistor plus a zener, it is merely to help others understand what is going on in your amp, and to show that there are readily attainable alternate components that allow other amounts of voltage and power reduction. The 0C3 is a cool "hot" device. Kudos on using it.
enorbet2: Your use of the 0C3 is very cool and innovative
I did not mean to imply that it was anything other than that by pointing out that the method is a form of PS-TT. I apologise if I came across in any way belittling.
The fact is, parallel development and independent innovation and invention happens all the time in every industry and every area of interest. Two famous guys invented calculus but only one is revered. There might have been others who had the idea but did not have an outlet to disperse the knowledge. Two guys invented the telephone but there were likely others and again only one guy got the fame. Many people invented rockets of a modern form but only a few are recognised.
When techs see the Power Scaling circuits, they say, "Oh, that's just a regulator. I knew that". But they did not know to apply it for the purpose of loudness control. Once you are shown something, or hear about it, it will seem obvious - the definition of "patent". Most of Smith's patents are obvious things that were already public domain but the USPTO is profit-oriented and will take his money for truly worthless patents. Part of my goal with my books is to make as many cool ideas as possible public domain so people like Smith cannot interfere with small builders and hobbyists.
So, when I say the alternative to the 0C3 is a resistor plus a zener, it is merely to help others understand what is going on in your amp, and to show that there are readily attainable alternate components that allow other amounts of voltage and power reduction. The 0C3 is a cool "hot" device. Kudos on using it.
