One of the more advanced ADC technologies is the so-called…
If a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal is sent to a passive…
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Explain the principle of operation for the particular integrated…
In the common-emitter section of this chapter, we saw a SPICE analysis…
Also called the parallel A/D converter, this circuit is the simplest…
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.
It is a common phenomenon for the electrical resistance of a substance…
The use of variable voltage for instrumentation signals seems a rather…
In our study of AC circuits thus far, we’ve explored circuits…
Current Source It is possible through the use of electronic amplifiers…
Input Voltages for Logic Gates Logic gate circuits are designed to…
A very useful tool for observing rotating objects is a strobe light.…
So far we know that AC voltage alternates in polarity and AC current…
Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…
Identify each of these logic gates by name, and complete their…
Feedback is a fascinating engineering principle. It can turn a rather…
Over the course of the next few chapters, you will learn that AC…
Thomas Edison, that prolific American inventor, is often credited with…
Transformers with Multiple Secondaries Transformers are very versatile…
The Functionality of Diode Polarity Being able to determine the…
Up until this point, our analysis of transistor logic circuits has…
Counting practice: count from zero to thirty-one in binary, octal, and…
Both soldering irons and soldering guns are tools used in the process…
Associative Property In addition and multiplication, terms may be…
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Identify which trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, or tangent) are…
This calculator helps you compute the characteristic impedance of an asymmetric stripline
Single phase power system schematic diagram shows little about the…
It may seem difficult to even start on a project such as this, with no…
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Project Overview This project employs all of the skills…
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Inductors do not have a stable “resistance” as conductors…
Learn about junction field effect transistors (JFETs), their equations, and how to model and simulate JFETs in LTspice.
A helpful tool for calculating the impedance of a wire microstrip.
What does the normal status of an electrical switch refer to?…
Also known as the stairstep-ramp, or simply counter A/D converter,…
Over the course of learning about electricity, you will want to…
Because of their insulated gates, IGFETs of all types have extremely…
Most AC motors are induction motors. Induction motors are favored due…
In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a variable conductor and learn the impact of a metal core placed inside an inductor coil has on the inductance.
Single Phase Synchronous Motors Single-phase synchronous motors are…
All entries arranged in alphabetical order of surname. Major…
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.
A calculator for computing the inductance of a coaxial cable.
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.
Calculate the equivalent resistance of up to six resistors in parallel with ease while learning how to calculate resistance in parallel and the parallel resistance formula.
In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will control a light with a switch and learn the basics of connecting toggle (on/off) switches into circuits.
What does the acronym RF stand form, in reference to radio-related…
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.
Counting practice: count from zero to thirty-one in binary, octal, and…