2-wire analog outputs with precision DACs
3-wire analog outputs with precision DACs
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As we’ve seen, negative feedback is an incredibly useful…
A similar effect happens in series inductive/capacitive circuits. When…
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The circuits in the figure below are known as clampers or DC…
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You might have been wondering how charges can continuously flow in a…
OK, so how exactly can we represent AC quantities of voltage or…
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Learn the Power Formula We’ve seen the formula for determining…
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What Is a R/2nR DAC Circuit? The R/2nR DAC circuit, otherwise known as…
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In simple reactive circuits with little or no resistance, the effects…
The R/2R DAC circuit is an alternative to the binary-weighted-input…
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This calculator is designed to compute the parameters required to design a Pi-Match Impedance Circuit
It is very important to keep in mind that the “normal”…
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A tool designed to calculate the maximum speed, minimum time per step and maximum power of a stepper motor
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One method of addressing the digital ramp ADC’s shortcomings is…
Parts and Materials Operational amplifier, model 1458 or 353…
We have the symbols for depletion mode and enhancement mode MOSFETs -…
It may seem difficult to even start on a project such as this, with no…
If we connect the output of an op-amp to its inverting input and apply…
The expression of numerical quantities is something we tend to take…
If I wanted to build a battery-powered electric drill, would it be…
Safety is very important when designing and/or building a device…
The most important component of your voltmeter will be the…
PARTS AND MATERIALS Operational amplifier, model TL082 recommended…
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When someone mentions the word “computer,” a digital…
This calculator determines the total path loss provided by an RF n-way power splitter.
Current Components in a series circuit share the same current: Itotal…
While the binary numeration system is an interesting mathematical…
Seeing as how a common meter movement can be made to function as a…
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The Bel is Used to Represent Gain In its simplest form, an…
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If we add a voltage divider to the negative feedback wiring so that…
In the beam power tube, the basic four-element structure of the…
A calculator designed to calculate the maximum current that a stripline can handle
Most students of electricity begin their study with what is known as…
Before we begin to explore the effects of resistors, inductors, and…
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Calculate the total resistance of resistors in parallel with ease!
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