AC Lab - Induction Motor

In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a simple AC permanent capacitor split-phase induction motor and learn the principles of AC induction motor function.

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Other Specialized Motors

Shaded Pole Induction Motor An easy way to provide starting torque to…

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Reluctance Motor

The variable reluctance motor is based on the principle that an…

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What is Alternating Current (AC)?

Most students of electricity begin their study with what is known as…

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Intermediate Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

As an electric current is passed through a coil of wire, it creates a…

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Wound Rotor Induction Motors

A wound rotor induction motor has a stator like a squirrel cage…

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AC Lab - Large Induction Motor

In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a large AC permanent capacitor split-phase induction motor and learn the principles of AC induction motor function.

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Tesla Polyphase Induction Motors

Most AC motors are induction motors. Induction motors are favored due…

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Synchronous Motors

Single Phase Synchronous Motors Single-phase synchronous motors are…

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Performance-Based Assessments for AC Circuit Competencies

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AC Commutator Motors

Charles Proteus Steinmetz’s first job after arriving in America…

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Voltage Divider Calculator

The voltage divider is a circuit used to create a voltage less than or equal to the input voltage.

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Decoder

A decoder is a circuit that changes a code into a set of signals. It…

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Series Resistor-Inductor Circuits

In the previous section, we explored what would happen in simple…

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Binary Subtraction

We can subtract one binary number from another by using the standard…

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Rectangle Loop Inductance Calculator

This calculator helps you compute the inductance of a rectangle loop.

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The D Latch

Since the enable input on a gated S-R latch provides a way to latch…

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AC Lab - Sensitive Voltage Detector with Audio Output

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.

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SPICE Quirks

“Garbage in, garbage out.” —Anonymous   SPICE…

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DC Metrology

Define the following metrological terms: • Uncertainty • Accuracy…

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Differential Transistor Amplifiers

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

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Digital Lab - S-R Flip-flop Using NAND Gates

In this hands-on electronics experiment, build an edge-triggered S-R flip-flop, learn the difference between a latch and a flip-flop, and experience how a switch bounce can cause logic errors.

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DC Circuit Equations and Laws

Power Equation of Ohm’s Law and Joule’s Law    …

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Data Flow

Buses and networks are designed to allow communication to occur…

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Superposition Theorem

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

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Digital Logic Functions

We can construct a simple logic functions for our hypothetical lamp…

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Current Divider Circuits

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

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Parallel DC Circuits Practice Worksheet With Answers

In this circuit, three resistors receive the same amount of voltage…

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The Common-gate Amplifier (IGFET)

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Digital Ramp ADC

Also known as the stairstep-ramp, or simply counter A/D converter,…

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Analog Lab - Precision Voltage Follower Using an Op Amp

In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build an op amp voltage follower and learn about negative feedback in operational amplifier circuits.

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