Jim Julian

Testing Pulse Amplifiers vs. Audio Preamplifiers

Jim Julian — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:00:28 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered why two “amplifiers” can feel like they live in completely different universes, the answer is in what they’re expected to preserve. A pulse amplifier exists to protect the shape and timing of fast transitions – edges, settling, and clean logic-level behavior. An audio preamplifier exists to protect fidelity – low noise, […]

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Social Media Image Sizes Made Easy

Jim Julian — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Choosing the right image size for each social platform can make the difference between crisp, professional presentation and pixelated or poorly cropped visuals. Platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube each have their own recommendations – and they update them regularly as displays and UI evolve. This table compiles the 2025–2026 […]

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Understanding Management Science – Part 2

Jim Julian — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

From Theory to Practice “Applying Management Science: Tools, Problems, and Real-World Impact” In Part 1, we explored what Management Science is and why it matters. The next step is understanding how it is actually used. Behind many everyday decisions – pricing, staffing, routing, scheduling – are models and methods designed to guide action in complex […]

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Understanding Management Science – Part 1

Jim Julian — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:00:38 +0000

Introduction “What Management Science Is and Why It Matters” Welcome to the fascinating world of Management Science. In today’s fast-paced and data-saturated business environment, making good decisions is no longer just a matter of experience or intuition. Leaders are expected to act quickly, justify their choices, and understand the consequences before committing resources. Management Science […]

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Easy Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Jim Julian — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

This chicken stir-fry recipe is an absolute breeze to prepare, making it perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The key to its simplicity lies in using Birds Eye Steamfresh vegetables, conveniently pre-washed, chopped, and ready to be cooked straight from the bag. To start, […]

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ISO 14971 for Risk Management Overview

Jim Julian — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

ISO 14971 is an internationally recognized standard for risk management for medical devices. It provides a systematic framework and guidelines for identifying, then evaluating, and ultimately mitigating risks associated with medical devices throughout their entire lifecycle. This standard is crucial for professionals in the medical device industry, as it helps ensure the safety and effectiveness […]

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Databases for People Frustrated with Spreadsheets

Jim Julian — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:16 +0000

Here is an overview of databases for business people who have had it with spreadsheets. The biggest reason people use spreadsheets is that they start easily. They rarely consider whether it is the right tool for the job, but that can “show something fast”. So they start importing or typing data and create a table […]

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Development Tools for Microchip Devices Technical Summary

Jim Julian — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:00:38 +0000

Introduction Microchip Technology is a leading provider of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and digital signal controllers used in a wide range of embedded systems and IoT applications. This technical summary provides an overview of the development tools offered by Microchip Technology for designing with PIC, AVR, SAM microcontrollers, SAM microprocessors, and dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers. These tools […]

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AES5 Audio Standard Technical Summary

Jim Julian — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Introduction The AES5 standard, also known as AES5-2008, is an important specification introduced by the Audio Engineering Society (AES). It provides guidelines for measuring audio equipment and systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy in audio testing procedures. This technical summary is an overview of the AES5 audio standard, its core principles, applications, and key benefits in […]

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AES67 Audio Standard Technical Summary

Jim Julian — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Introduction The AES67 standard is a significant milestone in audio networking and interoperability. Introduced by the Audio Engineering Society (AES) in 2013, AES67 is an open standard for high-performance audio-over-IP (AoIP) networking. It facilitates seamless interoperability between different AoIP protocols, allowing audio devices from various manufacturers to communicate and exchange audio streams over standard IP […]

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