Wouldn't a zener make a better noise source. You can also breakdown the emitter-base diode, but watch the current. It can't take more than say 100uA.
-----Original Message----- From: Magnus Danielson <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:27:50 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Random Walk Noise experiment On 12/02/11 14:16, ehydra wrote: > Hi all! > > I friend of mine wants to construct an experiment for students for > studying random walk noise. > > What is the best good available transistor or other parts? All parts he > tested where just to good. > > Thank you! Use a standard transistor or diode. Run a largish DC current through it. Use an op-amp to amplify the noise. Ćheers, Magnus _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
