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In this hands-on semiconductor experiment, build an improved full-wave rectifier with output filtering and learn about capacitive filtering in AC-to-DC power converters.
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In this hands-on semiconductor electronics experiment, build a half-wave rectifier circuit using a silicon diode and learn about the differences between permanent magnet motor operation on AC vs. DC power.
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This is a schematic for a simple VCO: The oscillator is of the RC…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build an analog voltage comparator circuit and learn how open-loop operational amplifiers function.
Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…
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The Q factor of a series inductive circuit is given by the following…
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In this hands-on semiconductor electronics experiment, use a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) to switch an LED and learn about the current their amplification.
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In these hands-on semiconductor electronics experiments, learn to build and test circuits using discrete silicon (Si) devices, including diodes and transistors. Also, learn important circuit designs, including rectifiers, current mirrors, amplifiers, and oscillators.
Transformers with Multiple Secondaries Transformers are very versatile…
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A tool designed to calculate skin depth based on the conductive material being used and the frequency of the signal.
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The Voltage Gain Because amplifiers have the ability to increase the…
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In Millman’s Theorem, the circuit is re-drawn as a parallel…
A tool designed to calculate the power density of an antenna
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This tool calculates the cutoff frequency of a rectangular waveguide
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Instantaneous Values in AC Circuits Pure resistive AC circuit:…
Since complex numbers are legitimate mathematical entities, just like…
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Generators used in battery-charging systems must be regulated so as to…
Input Voltages for Logic Gates Logic gate circuits are designed to…
This is a schematic for a simple VCO: The oscillator is of the RC…
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