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Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…

Measurements of AC Magnitude

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So far we know that AC voltage alternates in polarity and AC current…

Complex Circuits

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What do we do if we come across a circuit more complex than the simple…

Introduction to Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

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The invention of the bipolar transistor in 1948 ushered in a…

Multi-Stage Transistor Amplifiers

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Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…

BJT Quirks

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An ideal transistor would show 0% distortion in amplifying a signal.…

Si Lab - Full-wave Bridge Rectifier With Output Filtering

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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.

Introduction to Mixed-Frequency AC Signals

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In our study of AC circuits thus far, we’ve explored circuits…

Electromagnetism

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The discovery of the relationship between magnetism and electricity…

Re-drawing Complex Schematics

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Typically, complex circuits are not arranged in nice, neat, clean…

Positive Feedback

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As we’ve seen, negative feedback is an incredibly useful…

Si Lab - Half-wave Rectifier

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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.

From Electric to Electronic

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Introduction This third volume of the book series Lessons In Electric…

Mesh Current Method (Loop Current Method)

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This page provides a step-by-step introduction to using the mesh…

Superposition Theorem

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The superposition theorem is one of those strokes of genius that takes…

Diodes

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A diode is an electronics component made from a combination of a…

Phase-Locked Loops

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This is a schematic for a simple VCO: The oscillator is of the RC…

Voltage Multipliers (Doublers, Triplers, Quadruplers, and More)

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A voltage multiplier is a specialized rectifier circuit producing…

Basic Circuit Troubleshooting

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Determine if the light bulb will de-energize for each of the following…

Junction field-effect transistors (JFET)

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Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…

Basic Oscilloscope Operation

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An oscilloscope is a very useful piece of electronic test equipment.…

RMS Voltage Calculator

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This calculator calculates the RMS Voltage value from either the peak voltage, the peak-to-peak voltage, or the average voltage.

Analog Lab - Voltage Comparator

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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.

Class A BJT Amplifiers

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Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…

JFET Amplifiers

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Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…

Resonance

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The Q factor of a series inductive circuit is given by the following…

Twisted-Pair Impedance Calculator

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A tool designed to calculate the characteristic impedance of a twisted-pair cable

Logic Signal Voltage Levels

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Input Voltages for Logic Gates Logic gate circuits are designed to…

Arc Flash and Arc Blast

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Electromechanical relays used to start and stop high-power electric…

SPICE Models

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The SPICE circuit simulation program provides for modeling diodes in…

Power Supply Circuits

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There are three major kinds of power supplies: unregulated (also…

Si Lab - Bipolar Transistor as a Switch

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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.

Intro Lab - A Simple Lighting Circuit

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a battery-operated circuit with a light and learn about open and short circuit failures.

Si Lab - Intro to Discrete Semiconductor Circuits

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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.

Winding Configurations

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Transformers with Multiple Secondaries Transformers are very versatile…

Digital Logic Signals

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A rheostat (variable resistor) and a switch are both examples of…

Skin Depth Calculator

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A tool designed to calculate skin depth based on the conductive material being used and the frequency of the signal.

Contributors (8)

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Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…

Field-effect-controlled Thyristors

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Two relatively recent technologies designed to reduce the…

Amplifier Gain

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The Voltage Gain Because amplifiers have the ability to increase the…

AC Inductor Circuits

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Resistors vs. Inductors Inductors do not behave the same way as…

Millman’s Theorem

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In Millman’s Theorem, the circuit is re-drawn as a parallel…

Power Density Calculator

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A tool designed to calculate the power density of an antenna

Right Triangle Trigonometry

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  A right triangle is defined as having one angle precisely…

Design Project: Audio Tone Control

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Suppose you were installing a high-power stereo system in your car,…

Data Flow

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Buses and networks are designed to allow communication to occur…

Numbers and Symbols

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The expression of numerical quantities is something we tend to take…

Waveguide Calculator (Rectangular)

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This tool calculates the cutoff frequency of a rectangular waveguide

Boolean Algebraic Identities

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In mathematics, an identity is a statement true for all possible…

The Common-emitter Amplifier

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At the beginning of this chapter, it illustrates how transistors could…

AC Resistor Circuits (Inductive)

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Instantaneous Values in AC Circuits Pure resistive AC circuit:…

Complex Number Arithmetic

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Since complex numbers are legitimate mathematical entities, just like…

Basic Logic Gate Troubleshooting

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Counting practice: count from zero to thirty-one in binary, octal, and…

DC Generator Theory

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Generators used in battery-charging systems must be regulated so as to…

Logic Signal Voltage Levels

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Input Voltages for Logic Gates Logic gate circuits are designed to…

Phase-Locked Loops

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This is a schematic for a simple VCO: The oscillator is of the RC…

Averager and Summer Circuits

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If we take three equal resistors and connect one end of each to a…

Decibels Equations

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Inductor Quirks

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In an ideal case, an inductor acts as a purely reactive device. That…

Biasing Techniques (JFET)

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