Sum and Product Notation

For reference, this section introduces the terminology used in some…

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Vol III. Credits

All entries arranged in alphabetical order of surname. Major…

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Binary Subtraction

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

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555 Lab - Oscillator With Hysteresis

In this hands-on electronics experiment, build an oscillator with hysteresis from a Schmitt trigger and learn how to use it to create an RC oscillator and a method to configure a 555 timer as an astable multivibrator.

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Negative Binary Numbers

With addition being easily accomplished, we can perform the operation…

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Permissive and Interlock Circuits

A practical application of switch and relay logic is in control…

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Time-delay Relays

What are Time-Delay Relays? Some relays are constructed with a kind of…

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Multiplexers

A multiplexer, abbreviated mux, is a device that has multiple inputs…

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Design Project: Stepper Motor Driver

At first it may seem pointless to have the four buffer gates following…

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555 Lab - Introduction to the 555 Timer IC

In this collection of hands-on electronics experiments, build and test mixed-signal analog and digital circuits using the versatile 555 timer IC. These projects will teach you about RC time constants, duty cycle, transistor current drive, LEDs, voltage doublers, and more.

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555 Lab - Monostable Multivibrator (One-shot)

In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a monostable multivibrator using a 555 timer IC and learn about RC time constant charging and how a one-shot timer operates.

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Digital Lab - 3-bit Binary Counter

In this hands-on electronics experiment, build a 3-bit down counter using J-K flip-flops and learn about asynchronous counter functionality.

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Light-Pulse Switch

It is fairly important to use large value resistors (10 MΩ works…

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Electromechanical Relay Logic

In ladder logic symbolism, an electromechanical relay coil is shown as…

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Boolean Relationships on Venn Diagrams

The fourth example has A partially overlapping B. Though, we will…

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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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Digital Logic With Feedback

With simple gate and combinational logic circuits, there is a definite…

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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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Peak, Average, and RMS Measurements

How is it possible to assign a fixed value of voltage or current (such…

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DIP Gate Packaging

Digital logic gate circuits are manufactured as integrated circuits:…

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Non-Inverting Op-Amp Resistor Calculator

This calculator determines the bias and feedback of resistors for a non-inverting Op-Amp

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Microstrip Max Current Calculator

A calculator for solving the maximum current a microstrip can handle.

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Flyback Switch Mode Regulator Calculator

A calculator for computing several parameters needed in the design of a flyback switch mode regulator

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Basic Electromagnetic Relays

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

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Advanced Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

∫f(x) dx Calculus alert! Electronic power conversion circuits known…

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Si Lab - Differential Amplifier

In this hands-on semiconductor electronics experiment, build a BJT differential amplifier and learn about a fundamental building block that is the basis of most operational amplifiers.

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Systems of Numeration

Roman Numerals The Romans devised a system that was a substantial…

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555 Lab - Blue LED Flasher With Voltage Doubler

In this hands-on electronics experiment, build a blue LED flasher using a 555 timer and learn the basic theory of a voltage doubler using a transistor switch and a capacitor.

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Performance-Based Assessments for Network Analysis Competencies

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Factorials

Definition of a Factorial Denoted by the symbol “!” after…

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Oscillator Circuits

Phase shift oscillator. R1C1, R2C2, and R3C3 each provide 60° of…

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Bridged-Tee Attenuator Calculator

This calculator helps you determine the values of the resistors R1 and R2 to be used for a bridged-tee attenuator.

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Historical, Nonmechanical Memory Technologies

Perhaps the most ingenious technique was that of the delay line. A…

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Boolean Algebraic Identities

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

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Contributors (9)

Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…

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Bridge Circuits

No text on electrical metering could be called complete without a…

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Oscillator Circuits

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

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DC Lab - Potentiometric Voltmeter

In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a null-balancing potentiometric voltmeter and learn how to prevent a voltmeter from changing the voltage it is measuring.

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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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More on Spectrum Analysis

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

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