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EEVblog
by David L. Jones
No Script, No Fear, All Opinion
Episodes
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EEVblog 1774 – PayPal Here Part 2 – Security Boogaloo
Part 2 of the PayPal Here teardown, because everyone wanted to know what was under the anti-tamper security mesh, so lets take a look. Datasheet: https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMX25CEC.pdf 00:00 – We return to the PayPal Here POS terminal teardown 04:11 – They want to stop Skimming…
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EEVblog 1773 – PayPal Here POS Terminal TEARDOWN
Teardown of the now obsoleted PayPal Here POS Payment terminal. 00:00 – PayPal Here POS payment terminal 03:56 – Teardown 05:10 – Case security clips 06:31 – Battery 08:02 – Security tamper mesh 10:43 – POS Terminal companies and my job at KeyCorp 12:14 – Bye Bye secure keys 14:24 – Battery…
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EEVblog 1772 – OpAmp Exam Question 2: Complex Electric Boogaloo
A follow-up to the previous video showing the complex AC impedance answer to the OpAmp exam question. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDEGqme5Z4g https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/how-to-analyze-the-opamp-circuit/ OpAmp playlist:...
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EEVblog 1771 – A Tricky OpAmp Exam Question
Dave answers an exam question on OpAmps that’s interestingly tricky. Bonus opamp tutorial on biasing. Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33rS0oLULqw https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/how-to-analyze-the-opamp-circuit/ OpAmp playlist:...
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EEVblog 1770 – Rigol RSA800 Real Time Spectrum Analyser TEARDOWN + Reverse Engineering
Teardown and reverse engineering of the new Rigol RSA800 series Real Time Spectrum Analyser, from 4.5GHz to 13GHz. 4.5GHz RSA804 8.5GHz RSA808 14GHz RSA814 https://www.rigolna.com/products/spectrum-analyzers/rsa800/ 00:00 – Rigol’s new RSA800 Real Time Spectrum Analyser 06:48 – Teardown 11:42 –…
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EEVblog 1769 – Who Needs Three Phases? REPAIR
Can you repair a PSU by REMOVING a component? Well, in this case, yeah, kinda. Not recommended for new designs, but it works (for now) because the design margins allowed it. 00:00 – My NerdQaxe++ Bitcoin miner has failed. Guru Meditation! 02:13 – Bitmain 1370 chipset thermal paste 03:54 – The...
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EEVblog 1768 – Mailbag
More Mailbag! 00:00 – Dave & Dylan open random Mailbag 03:49 – DIY bodged laser engraver 04:14 – MPPT Solar charge controller 04:56 – Mixed bags 06:01 – DLP Projector Mirror Arrays 08:05 – TDA2030A Power Amp 08:39 – Analog/Digital combo watch 12:23 – Solar Panels 13:52 – Engineering Spelling +...
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EEVblog 1767 – Harogic PXN-90 9GHz Spectrum Analyser TEARDOWN
Teardown and detailed analysis of the Harogic PXN-90 9GHz Spectrum Analyser. https://www.harogic.com/product/harogic-px-series-standard-spectrum-analyzer-receiver/ Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1767-harogic-pxn-90-9ghz-spectrum-analyser-teardown/
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EEVblog 1766 – FAILED Rode PodMic USB Teardown
Dave’s Rode PodMic USB failed, so might as well do a quick teardown before returning it under warranty. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/rode-podmic-usbs-are-failing!/
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EEVblog 1765 – This $19 ESP32 Makes Home Automation EASY
Using an Waveshare ESP32 RS485 module on the Brink Flair 400 home air ventilation system to email alert if the inlet pressure goes about 400 pascals. And using Claude AI to generate the Arduino code required. 00:00 – Brink Flair 400 ventilation system 02:04 – Waveshare ESP32-S3-RS485-CAN module...
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EEVblog 1764 – Can I Retire Now?
I guess I have 1 million subscribers now. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1764-can-i-retire-now/
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EEVblog 1763 – Meet Dylan
Meet Dylan Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1763-meet-dylan/
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EEVblog 1762 – BIOHAZARD TEARDOWN!: Logitech Keyboard
What lurks inside Dave’s decade old Logitech keyboard? Gross-out WARNING! Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1762-logitech-keyboard-vs-food-gross-teardown/
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EEVblog 1761 – Micsig MHO14 Tablet Oscilloscope TEARDOWN
Teardown of the new Micsig HMO14 4CH 200MHz 6th generation tablet oscilloscope with built in multimeter. Follow up on the lack of input ptotection! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2o8otvVML4 Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1761-micsig-mho14-tablet-oscilloscope-teardown/ 00:00 –...
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EEVblog 1760 – Today in the Dumpster (July 12th, 2026)
Today in the dumpster! Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1760-today-in-the-dumpster-(july-12th-2026)/
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EEVblog 1759 – ACES Hardware Meetup (Startup Hardware is Hard)
The 10th ACES hardware meetup in Sydney at Engineers Australia. All talks and open mics. https://luma.com/sydney-114f 00:00 – Engineers Australia HQ 03:19 – Intro 05:42 – Cibby Pulikkaseril from Zabidou https://www.zabidou.com/ 14:42 – Matt Crott from MAKO Aero – Prototype to Product...
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EEVblog 1758 – A Greek Dumpster Tragedy
A Greek Dumpster TV LED Backlight replacement Tragedy Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1758-a-greek-dumpster-tragedy/ 00:00 – Dumpster LG 4K TV backlight phosphor failure 02:34 – LED spectrum measurements 03:48 – Teardown 08:49 – LCD TV layers 09:36 – Come-a-gutsa 11:50 – Through...
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EEVblog 1757: Sharp GF-7600 Boombox Repair PART 2 Electric Boogaloo
Sharp GF-7600 Boombox Repair Part 2 Electric Boogaloo Dismantling, cleaning and fixing the dodgy mains switch contact. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1756-57-boombox-bodge-repair/
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EEVblog 1756 – Sharp 1980’s Boombox Bodge Repair
Bodge repairing THE boombox of the 1980’s, the Sharp GF-7600 for a 1980’s party.
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EEVblog 1754 – 2026 Electronex Show WALKAROUND
2026 Electronex Show Walkaround Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1754-2026-electronex-show-walkaround/
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EEVblog 1753 – Designing a 2000V Isolated Oscilloscope (Cleverscope)
Bart from Cleverscope returns to discuss and show off designing a 2000V isolated oscilloscope, and demonstrates measuring high voltage GaN transistors and Solid State Transformers. https://cleverscope.com/products/CS548 Forum:...
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EEVblog 1752 – Texas Instruments SCREWED UP the NE5532
WTF were Texas Instruments thinking changing the design and major specs of the 45+ year old jellybean NE5532 audio opamp WITHOUT changing the part number?! New datasheet: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ne5532.pdf Old datasheet: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/405/ne5532a-556776.pdf Change...
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EEVblog 1751 – Oscilloscope Phase Measurement Masterclass
5 different ways to measure phase angle on your oscilloscope. 00:00 – What is phase angle measurement? 01:48 – Automated measurement 06:38 – Cursor Measurement 12:24 – Graticule measurement 13:55 – Positive or Negztive? A trap for young players 14:50 – Another graticule method using horizontal...
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EEVblog 1750 – Mailbag
More Mailbag! 00:00 – Linus Tech Tips Screwdrivers! https://www.lttstore.com/collections/ratcheting-screwdrivers https://www.lttstore.com/collections/precision-multi-bit-screwdriver 15:30 – Closer look at the screwdrivers 18:52 – Red Light Skin Therapy device 22:31 – Spectrum measurements 27:19 –...
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EEVblog 1749 – Werewolf VFLEX USB-C Power Supply Adapters
Review of the Werewolf VFLEX USB-C power supply cable system. https://werewolf.us/collections/werewolf-products/products/vflex-3-pack-starter-kit Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1749-werewolf-vflex-usb-c-power-supply-adapters/
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EEVblog 1748 – Dumpster iMac BONANZA!
The dumpster really delivered today, with no less than FOUR 4K Retina display iMac’s! Plus a Nikon DSLR camera! Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1748-dumpster-imac-bonanza/
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EEVblog 1746 – Schottky vs PN Diodes & Measurement Traps
Demonstrating the difference between Schottky diodes and PN junction silicon diodes, and how your multimeter can influence your measurement when troubleshooting. Answering an interesting Twitter question. https://x.com/blind_via/status/2052223991839170919...
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EEVblog 1746 – The 555 is 55 Years Old!
A tribute to the 555 timer and Hans Caminzind, which turns 55 years old this year. Released on May the 5th, International 555 Timer Day at 5:55pm with a length of 5:55 And Dave demonstrates blowing out the birthday candle with his 555 Killer One Shot circuit. Use coupon code 555 for 5% off on the...
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EEVblog 1745 – How LOUD is the Continuity Tester
Testing the loudness of a new version of the BM2257 multimeter firmware using the CRY2851 Class 1 sound level meter. https://www.crysound.com/product/cry2851-sound-level-meter/ COUPON CODE: LOUD for 10% off the BM2257 Hardware Store: https://eevblog.store/ 00:00 – BM2257 Firmware changes 01:58 –...
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EEVblog 1744 – NEW Micsig DP700 High Voltage Differential Probe
The DP700 is Micsig’s third suck of the sav on a high voltage differential probe. Not to be confused with the MDP700 which this replaces. https://www.micsig.com/DPA/ 00:00 – Comparison to the DP10007 and MDP700 03:58 – Unboxing of the DP700 05:52 – CMRR measurement hardware setup 09:52 – Sanity...
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EEVblog 1743 – Mechanical Vibration Detection with your Oscilloscope Probe
Dave shows you how to use your oscilloscope probe to detect mechanical vibrational modes on your PCB. And shows off the Crysound Acoustic Imaging Camera! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pocket-acoustic-cam/crysound-pocket-acoustic-imaging-camera/ Forum:...
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EEVblog 1742 – Today in the Dumpster Room
More Dumpster Diving. What did we score today? Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1742-today-in-the-dumpster-room/
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EEVblog 1741 – Mailbag!
More amazing Mailbag! 00:00 – BOOK Professional Electronic Design Best Practices, Volume II 06:01 – A Crusty Nautalytics Simple Compass 11:46 – DPS DIN Power Supply Modules https://digitalpowersystems.eu/hdr20/ USB-AC-PD 20:22 – The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization Forum:...
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EEVblog 1740 – Dumpster Diving Dell Laptop HAUL!
Looking at a dumpster diving Dell laptop HAUL! with Sagan! Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1740-dumpster-diving-dell-laptop-haul!/
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EEVblog 1739 – UNUSUAL FAULT! in a Beelink Ryzen 9 Mini PC
The Beelink EQR6 Ryzen 9 Mini PC mysteriously failed after an upgrade, why? 00:00 – This Beelink EQR6 failed just after an upgrade, WHY? 02:28 – Is is the flat flexes? 04:45 – Woah, what’s THIS? 07:17 – Nooooooooo! It can’t be… Forum:...
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EEVblog 1738 – Solar Freakin’ Roadways NEW FUNDING!
Everyone’s favorite Solar Roadway, the OG Solar Freakin’ Roadways is still going strong with NEW EQUITY FUNDING! WeFunder: https://wefunder.com/solar.roadways.incorporated StartEngine: https://www.startengine.com/offering/solar-roadways US Army contract:...
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EEVblog 1737 – Alex Lidow: Inventor of the Power MOSFET
A chat with Alex Lidow, the inventor of the original Power MOSFET and HEXFET at International Rectifier. Former CEO of International Rectifier (founded by his father!), and now Founder & CEO of EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) that make the most efficient GaN FET’s on the market.…
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EEVblog 1736 – TOP 5 Jellybean MOSFET’s
What are the TOP 5 Jellybean MOSFET’s? 00:00 – MOSFET vs BJT 02:21 – What is a Jellybean? 04:14 – 2N7002 N-Channel wimpy generic 13:10 – BSS84 P-Channel wimpy generic 14:47 – AO3400 N-Channel SOT-23 21:30 – Continuous Current vs Pulse Current Rating and SOA Graph 24:15 – AO3401 P-Channel SOT-23...
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eevBLAB 138 – The AI Supply Chain is INSANE
Nobody truly understands the complexity of modern supply chains for the technology we take for granted. How the AI supply chain works, from ChatGPT to sugercane https://aisupplychain.vercel.app/ https://x.com/chiefofautism Forum:...
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EEVblog 1735 – Power Rail Probing & Oscilloscope DC Offset EXPLAINED
How to measure DC power rail high bandwidth waveforms with the offset control on your oscilloscope. Active Probes, Passive Probes, Z0 probes, and specific DC Power Rail Probes are compared. 00:00 – How to measure power rails with Active Probes and Power Rail probes 08:03 – Signal Skew 09:54 –…
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EEVblog 1734 – Uni-T UT892 2000V High Voltage Multimeter TESTED
The Uni-T UT892 High Voltage Multimeter is unusually rated to 2000V! Teardown and testing time, is it any good? 00:00 – Uni-T UT892 2000V High Voltage Multimeter 02:39 – Unboxing 03:40 – FAIL right off the bat! Probes matter. 05:53 – Teardown 08:06 – Where’s the MOV’s? 09:07 – The case design...
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EEVblog 1733 – Mailbag: 2GHz Power Rail Probe, Retro Chip Tester
More mailbag! 00:00 – Vetus Pars Retro Chip Tester https://retrotroniks.com/product/vetus-pars-retro-chip-tester/ 17:05 – PRP1 2GHz Power Rail probe https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/prp1-low-cost-2ghz-power-rail-probe/ 22:07 – PRP1 Teardown 24:10 – PRP1 Circuit Explanation 27:08 – PRP1...
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EEVblog 1732 – 20yo 1000+ Cycle Panasonic Li-Ion Battery TESTED
How much capacity has this 20+yo 1000+ cycle Panasonic 14500 lithium ion battery lost? 00:00 – Panasonic electronic shaver teardown 06:30 – Battery dimensions match the type number 08:24 – The battery capacity test setup 10:40 – 500mA Constant Current test 11:38 – How much energy is left in a...
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EEVblog 1731 – $50 Ziboo 17B Pro Multimeter vs $150 Fluke REVIEW
The $50 Ziboo 17B Pro 1500V Multimeter vs the $150 Fluke 17B MAX Is it any good? Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1731-$50-ziboo-17b-pro-multimeter-vs-$150-fluke-review/
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EEVblog 1730 – AC Basics Tutorial Part 8: Apparent, Reactive & Real Power
Part 8 of the AC Basics tutorial series. Looking at the difference between Apparent, Reactive, and Real Power. Plus Power Factor 00:00 – Voltage & Current phase relationship 02:28 – Real Power 07:09 – Apparent Power 12:02 – Power transmission systems and copper losses 17:45 – Reactive Power 20:17…
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EEVblog 1729 – AC Basics Tutorial Part 7: AC Ohms Law
Ohms law applied to AC. AC Tutorial Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvOlSehNtuHvD6M_7WeN071OVsZFE0_q- Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1729-ac-basics-tutorial-part-7-ac-ohms-law/
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EEVblog 1728 – AC Basics Tutorial Part 6 – Impedance, Conductance, Susceptance, Admittance
Part 6 of the AC basics tutorial video series, covering Impedance, Conductance, Susceptance, and Admittance. 00:00 – AC Tutorial Series Part 6 00:56 – Impedance 07:32 – Reactance vs Impedance 08:17 – Conductance 11:21 – The Fluke 87V measures conductance! 12:12 – Susceptance & Admittance 13:53 –...
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EEVblog 1727 – REPAIR: Casio CT-X700 Keyboard
Simple repair of a Casio CT-X700 keyboard, with Sagan, and some really bad music. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1727-repair-casio-ct-x700-keyboard/
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EEVblog 1726 – REPAIR of an EV Charger (Unusual Twist!)
Repairing a failed EV charger DC-DC converter had an unusual twist. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1726-repair-of-an-ev-charger/
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EEVblog 1725 – Mailbag: with special guest Sagan!
Sagan joins Dave to open more packages, in everyone’s favorite segment Mailbag. 00:00 – The Connector Book! by Davide Andrea https://connectorbook.com/ Listen to Davide on The Amp Hour: https://theamphour.com/708-all-the-connectors-with-davide-andrea/ 11:02 – BLE CaberQu USB-C cable tester...
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