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160 Noise Generator

All discrete noise source based on the Buchla 160 circuit. Produces both flat and 1/f noise outputs.

PCBs are $15.00 @ — ORDER HERE

Bill of Materials (value/qty)

  • Resistors
    • 47r x 1
    • 100r x 1
    • 220r x 3
    • 1k x 3
    • 3k3 x 2
    • 4k7 x 2
    • 6k8 x 5
    • 10k x 9
    • 22k x 3
    • 33k x 1
    • 47k x 3
    • 100k x 1
  • Capacitors
    • 100 pf x 1
    • 470 pf x 3
    • .001uf x 1
    • .0022 uf x 2
    • .022 uf x 2
    • 0.1 uf x 4
    • 10uf x 2
    • 100 uf x 3
  • Transistors
    • 2N4916 x 3 *
    • Pn3565 x 7
  • Inductor
    • 50mH inductor (Mouser 542x6310xRC or 542x70F502xRC, or similar)
    Misc.
    • ferrite bead x1

*Note: Q1 should be selected for best noise quality.
Jon has reported successfully using PN4250 in place of the obsolete 2N4916; pin-out may vary by manufacturer.

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