Hello,
For Joel:
1. Yes, the blinking +1 indication remains on DC. Actually, it remains +1 on any setting, with or without the converter inside. It does not seem to care.?
2&3. I will report the results.
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For Jeff:? The clock is actually a good old NE555. This is what HP used but also the solution used by Intersil in the datasheet. I'll check the clock output.?
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