Computer Simulation of Electric Circuits

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

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SPICE Simulation of Series and Parallel Circuits

Previously, we examined series circuits and parallel circuits using…

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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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Analog Lab - Non-inverting Amplifier

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.

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Safe Circuit Design

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

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Rectifier Circuits

What is Rectification? Now we come to the most popular application of…

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The common-drain Amplifier (JFET)

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Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

It is a common phenomenon for the electrical resistance of a substance…

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Ammeter Design

What would happen to this meter movement, if connected directly to a…

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Battery Ratings

Because batteries create current flow in a circuit by exchanging…

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“Ladder” Diagrams

Ladder diagrams are specialized schematics commonly used to document…

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What is Network Analysis?

The basic application of Ohm’s law to combinations of series and…

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Connectors

An electrical connector, is an electro-mechanical device used to join…

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Rules for Derivatives

Constant rule Rule of sums Rule of differences Product rule Quotient…

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Parallel Wire Inductance Calculator

This tool is designed to calculate the inductance of two parallel wires

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Boolean Algebraic Identities

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

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Derivative of a Constant

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Counters

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Series-Parallel DC Circuits

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Phase-locked Loops

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Decibel Measurements

During the early development of telephone technology, a unit was…

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Series and Parallel Capacitors

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

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555 Lab - LED Flasher with Inductive Flyback

In this hands-on electronics experiment, build a multiple LED flasher and learn how to use inductive flyback to generate a voltage pulse that is greater than the supply voltage.

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Analog Lab - Op Amp Integrator

In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build an analog integrator using an operational amplifier and learn about integration functions, op amp input bias currents, and how to limit the voltage swing of a potentiometer.

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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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Modern Nonmechanical Memory

Now we can proceed to studying specific types of digital storage…

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DIY EE Lab - Setting Up a Home Electronics Lab

To build the DIY electronics projects described in this textbook, you will need a small work area, a few tools, and some basic electronics supplies. This page describes the setup of a low-cost home electronics laboratory.

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Boolean Algebraic Properties

Another type of mathematical identity, called a “property”…

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Linear Computational Circuitry

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Class B BJT Amplifiers

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Characteristic Impedance

Note the “50 ohm” rating printed on the jacket of the cable. What…

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Intro Lab - Ohm’s Law

Project Overview This project employs all of the skills…

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Building Resistor Circuits Using Breadboards, Perfboards, and Terminal Strips

Over the course of learning about electricity, you will want to…

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Building Series-Parallel Resistor Circuits

Once again, when building battery/resistor circuits, the student or…

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Simple Parallel (Tank Circuit) Resonance

Resonance in a Tank Circuit A condition of resonance will be…

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Basic Voltmeter Use

What will this voltmeter register when connected to a battery as shown…

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Practical Considerations - Batteries

When connecting batteries together to form larger “banks”…

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Design Project: Audio Tone Control

Suppose you were installing a high-power stereo system in your car,…

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

A serial-in, parallel-out shift register is similar to the serial-in,…

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Mesh Current Method (Loop Current Method)

This page provides a step-by-step introduction to using the mesh…

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How to Use Thevenin’s Theorem

This page will walk you step-by-step through the process of…

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Digital Logic Signals

A rheostat (variable resistor) and a switch are both examples of…

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The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) as a Switch

Bipolar junction transistors (Also known as BJTs) can be used as an…

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Parallel Wire Inductance Calculator

This tool is designed to calculate the inductance of two parallel wires

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Low-pass Filters

By definition, a low-pass filter is a circuit offering easy passage to…

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