At 07:18 PM 2/24/02 +0200, you wrote: >I made a reverse dimmer in about 1987 using an irfp450 and a 555. Did you publish this circuit anywhere? I've read that the reverse phase control is patented by a theatrical dimmer company. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com 9/11 United we Stand -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body