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Analog Lab - Non-inverting Amplifier

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a programmable non-inverting amplifier and learn how to use the negative feedback of an operational amplifier to control the gain.

Safe Circuit Design

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As we saw earlier, a power system with no secure connection to earth…

Computer Simulation of Electric Circuits

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Computers can be powerful tools if used properly, especially in the…

SPICE Simulation of Series and Parallel Circuits

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Previously, we examined series circuits and parallel circuits using…

Analog Lab - Precision Voltage Follower Using an Op Amp

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

Superposition Theorem

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

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.

Encoder

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What is an Encoder? An encoder is a circuit that changes a set of…

Introduction to AC Motors

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After the introduction of the DC electrical distribution system by…

Class A BJT Amplifiers

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

Analog Lab - Non-inverting Amplifier

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a programmable non-inverting amplifier and learn how to use the negative feedback of an operational amplifier to control the gain.

Intro Lab - Electromagnetic Induction

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will learn about electromagnetic induction using an electromagnet and a permanent magnet.

Timer Circuits

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

From Electric to Electronic

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

T-Pad Attenuator Calculator

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

Superconducting Devices

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Superconducting devices, though not widely used, have some unique…

Other Diode Technologies

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Varicap or varactor diodes A variable capacitance diode is known as a…

Specific Resistance of Conductors

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Given two lengths of metal wire, which one will have the least…

Introduction to Electron Tubes

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An often neglected area of study in modern electronics is that of…

Coil Inductance Calculator

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This calculator computes the inductance of a wire coil.

Broadside Coupled Stripline Impedance Calculator

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This calculator helps you compute the characteristic impedance of a broadside coupled stripline.

Switches, Hand Actuated

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

Principles of Radio

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One of the more fascinating applications of electricity is in the…

Basic Circuit Troubleshooting

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

Resistivity Calculator

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This calculator calculates the resistivity of a component based on its resistance value, length, and cross-sectional area.

Metric Prefixes and Unit Conversions

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Metric Prefixes   Yotta = 1024 Symbol: Y Zetta = 1021 Symbol: Z…

The Thyristor

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A thyristor is a device that has a number of unusual characteristics.…

Design Project: Voltmeter

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The most important component of your voltmeter will be the…

Design Project: Sensitive Microphone Amplifier

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Identify which direction each potentiometer wiper must move in this…

Contributors (5)

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Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…

Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)

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What is Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)? The principle known as…

High Voltage Ohmmeters

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Most ohmmeters of the design shown in the previous section utilize a…

Introduction to Combinational Logic Functions

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The term “combinational” comes to us from mathematics. In…

Optoelectronic Devices

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In this circuit, the electric motor is supposed to turn on whenever…

Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL)

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What Is Kirchhoff’s Current Law? Kirchhoff’s Current Law,…

Tube Parameters

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For bipolar junction transistors, the fundamental measure of…

Networks and Busses

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The wires between the tank and the monitoring location is  called…

Series and Parallel Capacitors

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

Vol V. Credits

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All entries arranged in alphabetical order of surname. Major…

Analog Lab - PWM Power Controller

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a pulse-width modulator power controller for a light and learn the basics of PWM signals.

Voltage Divider Circuits

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Let’s analyze a simple series circuit and determine the voltage…

T-Pad Attenuator Calculator

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

Voltage Signal Systems

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The use of variable voltage for instrumentation signals seems a rather…

AC Lab - Musical Keyboard as a Signal Generator

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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, an electronic musical keyboard will be used as a variable-frequency AC signal generator to learn the difference between AC amplitude and frequency.

Wound Rotor Induction Motors

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