CircuitLab.com is a cool web-based “workbench” where you can create circuits and simulate it.  You can do DC analysis, Time Domain, Frequency Domain analysis. I think it’s a great learning tool to “experiment” with circuits and see what will happen.  No special software need to be installed, you can run it on your web browser. I’m using Chrome browser in this example.

For example, shown below is a simplified circuit of the mid-frequencies of an LC based equalizer.  To keep things simple, we’re using 10K resistors, 10K potentiometer (represented by R4/R5) and a 0.1uf, 100mH and 1K resistors for the RLC component of our filter circuit.

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We now sell a 6″ long Female-to-Female Ribbon Cable for use with FABModules. Click here to BUY a ready-made cable.

This 10-pin ribbon cable is required to connect the Power Supply FAB1215 to your FAB Module setup. If you’re using a FAB-to-Cable crossover adapter (FAB9001), you’ll also need this cable.

Step 1:  Cut your cable 7.5″ long.  Position cable as shown below, then crimp the connector. You can use an adjustable jaw pliers. I suggest wrapping the plastic connectors with cloth/rag to protect it before using the pliers.

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Okay, how do we find out what’s the maximum output capability of your FAB module system? To answer this question, we first need to segue and talk about decibels.

Wikipedia says: The decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit that indicates the ratio of a physical quantity (usually power or intensity) relative to a specified or implied reference level.

Basically, it’s saying that decibel is nothing but a RATIO between 2 numbers. Example: Instead of saying the 2nd number is 2X the value of the 1st number, we say it’s 6dB larger, or 6dB more.  A decibel allows us to compare 2 numbers logarithmically, comparing 2 numbers whose ratio are either very, very small or very, very large.

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