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AC Lab - PC Oscilloscope

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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, use a PC-based oscilloscope program to observe waveforms from a musical keyboard and learn basic oscilloscope operation.

AC Lab - Sensitive Voltage Detector with Audio Output

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will construct a voltage detector with adjustable sensitivity and audio output, and you will learn a method for detecting small electrical signals without an oscilloscope.

Basic Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

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When lightning strikes, nearby magnetic compass needles may be seen to…

“Long’’ and “Short’’ Transmission Lines

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In DC and low-frequency AC circuits, the characteristic impedance of…

LC Resonant Frequency Calculator

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A circuit with an inductor (L) and capacitor (C) connected in parallel or series will have a resonant frequency at which their impedances are equal. Given two of the three values—inductance, capacitance, or resonant frequency—this tool will calculate the missing third variable.

Input and Output Coupling

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To overcome the challenge of creating necessary DC bias voltage for an…

Square Root, Cube Root, and Nth Root Calculator

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This calculator will determine the square root, cube root, or nth root of a given number, x.

Resonance

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

AC Lab - Noise Cancellation

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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, you will use an AC voltage source connected to speakers to learn about sound waves and the foundational principle used in noise cancelling headphones.

Absolute dB scales

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Decibel as Absolute Unit of Power It is also possible to use the…

Design Project: Signal Generator

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Explain the principle of operation for the particular integrated…

Biasing Techniques (BJT)

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In the common-emitter section of this chapter, we saw a SPICE analysis…

Analog Lab - Class B Audio Amplifier

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, build a Class B push-pull audio amplifier to drive a speaker and learn about crossover distortion and how to minimize it using negative feedback.

Series-Parallel Combination AC Circuits

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

Mixed-Frequency Signals

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What is a harmonic frequency? If an oscillator circuit outputs a…

Analog Lab - 555 Oscillator (Astable Multivibrator)

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, build an oscillator using a 555 timer and learn the theory of operation of the 555 timer when configured as an astable multivibrator.

Attenuators

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What is Attenuators? Attenuators are passive devices. It is…

Introduction to Mixed-Frequency AC Signals

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

Practical Considerations - Transformers

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Power Capacity As has already been observed, transformers must be well…

Radio Circuits

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(a) Crystal radio. (b) Modulated RF at antenna. (c) Rectified RF at…

The Instrumentation Amplifier

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What Is an Instrumentation Amplifier? An instrumentation amplifier…

Impedance Matching With Transformers

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Suppose you were to take a 3 kW electric heater rated for 240 VAC and…

Series and Parallel Capacitors

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When capacitors are connected in series, the total capacitance is…

Metric Prefix Conversions

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To express a quantity in a different metric prefix from how it was…

Inductor Sizing Equation

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The Inductance Formula     Wheeler’s formulas for…

Likely Failures in Unproven Systems

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“All men are liable to error;” —John Locke Whereas…

Numbers and Symbols

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

Diode Ratings

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In addition to forward voltage drop (Vf) and peak inverse voltage…

Series DC Circuits Practice Worksheet with Answers

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In this circuit, three resistors receive the same amount of current (4…

Contributors (11)

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Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…

Special Diodes

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

High-Reliability Circuits

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

The Common-collector Amplifier

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Our next transistor configuration to study is a bit simpler for gain…

Voltage Divider Circuits

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

Analog Lab - High-impedance Voltmeter

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a high-impedance voltmeter and learn about circuit loading and how to use op amps to reduce loading effects.

What is a Series-Parallel Circuit?

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With simple series circuits, all components are connected end-to-end…

Analysis Options

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AC ANALYSIS: General form: .ac [curve] [points] [start] [final]…

Shift Registers: Parallel-in, Serial-out (PISO) Conversion

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Parallel-in/ serial-out shift registers do everything that the…

Junction field-effect transistors (JFET)

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

Resonant Filters

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So far, the filter designs we’ve concentrated on have employed…

Power Conversion Circuits

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

The Common-gate Amplifier (JFET)

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Switches, Hand Actuated

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A switch is an electrical component that can “make” or…

Making a Venn Diagram Look Like a Karnaugh Map

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Starting with circle A in a rectangular A’ universe in figure…

Solid-state Relays

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Limitations of Electromechanical Relays As versatile as…

Karnaugh Mapping

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Identify each of these logic gates by name, and complete their…

Radio Circuits

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(a) Crystal radio. (b) Modulated RF at antenna. (c) Rectified RF at…

Digital Display Circuits

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What is the purpose of a seven-segment decoder circuit? What is a…

Op-amp Circuits

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

“Ladder” Diagrams

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Ladder diagrams are specialized schematics commonly used to document…

Memory Devices

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

Capacitor Impedance Calculator

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This tool calculates a capacitor's reactance for a given capacitance value and signal frequency.

Definite Integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

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        RELATED WORKSHEET: Calculus for Electric…

Performance-Based Assessments for Basic Electricity Competencies

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More on Spectrum Analysis

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Computerized Fourier analysis, particularly in the form of the FFT…

Electrical Transients

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This chapter explores the response of capacitors and inductors to…

Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

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The Maximum Power Transfer Theorem is not so much a means of analysis…

Capacitive Reactance

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

Servo Motor Systems

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Explain the operation of this “H-bridge” motor control circuit: At…

Common Sources of Hazard

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Of course, there is a danger of electrical shock when directly…