http://72.41.86.92/dproj/LPAM/4mmo.htm
Describes a three IC, 4-20 mA process current, digital-to-analog converter
http://www.analog.com/UploadedFiles/Application_Notes/266329066AN21.pdf
http://www.web-ee.com/Schematics/Superhet/superhet.htm
you can achieve a range of several hundred feet with a standard TV or VCR remote control module.
http://www.imagineeringezine.com/PDF-FILES/40krvr1.pdf
designed to be placed directly in front of a standard TV or VCR remote to amplify the IR pulses to 10 timers stronger to operate a TV or VCR over three times the normal distance.
http://www.imagineeringezine.com/PDF-FILES/40kvcr.pdf
No tuned elements. Does not use in resonant circuits
http://users.otenet.gr/~athsam/RF_amp_wide_band.htm
with an AVR 2313
http://www.myplace.nu/avr/countermeasures/index.htm
http://www.reconnsworld.com/ir_ultrasonic_40khzirtest.html
generates a 100mS output pulse whenever it detects a 3ms to 5ms laser burst modulated at 40KHz. It is very sensitive and could be modified for long range laser communications.
http://www.imagineeringezine.com/PDF-FILES/40krvr3.pdf
uses a unique cascode amplifier circuit to convert the current from a PIN photo diode to a current without any feedback network. Conversion factor of 10 volts per microwatt at 900nm.
http://www.imagineeringezine.com/PDF-FILES/40krvr2.pdf