Understand the Function of this Circuit

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The discussion revolves around understanding the function of a specific circuit diagram, with participants exploring its potential applications and characteristics. The conversation includes references to popular culture and technical insights, as well as humorous remarks.

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  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant identifies the circuit as a WOM (Write Only Memory) circuit, suggesting it is used in bombs for storing critical information that is not retrievable after detonation.
  • Another participant humorously references the circuit's similarity to the flux capacitor from the movie "Back to the Future," indicating a playful tone in the discussion.
  • A different participant mentions a specific resistor value of 1.337 ohms and points out a scale in the diagram, adding a technical detail to the conversation.
  • There is a suggestion that the bomb trigger is linked to a "666 timer," which adds a layer of dark humor to the discussion.
  • One participant notes the original source of the circuit diagram, linking to an xkcd comic, which may provide additional context or humor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of humorous and technical viewpoints, with no clear consensus on the circuit's function beyond the identification of it as a WOM circuit. The discussion remains light-hearted and speculative.

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Some assumptions about the circuit's application and purpose are made, but these are not universally accepted or verified within the discussion. The humorous references may distract from a serious technical analysis.

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Individuals interested in circuit design, electronics, or those who enjoy discussions that blend technical insights with humor may find this thread engaging.

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LOL.
there is even the flux used in the De Lorean car in the movie Back to the Future
 
It is a WOM circuit. Write Only Memory. Circuits like this are used in bombs and things of this nature. Critical information gathered by the smart bombs guidance system is stored here. Naturally, a WOM is all that is required since after detonation any memory device would be destroyed rendering it useless for data retrieval. So in order to save money, the designers settled on a write only memory.
 
That makes sense, the bomb trigger is rigged to a 666 timer.

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Quinzio said:
LOL.
there is even the flux used in the De Lorean car in the movie Back to the Future
I think it was a flux capacitor, to be more specific. :)
 
in case anyone is curious, that resistor net works out to 1.337 sohms. Also, did anyone notice the scale in the top left? :P
 

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