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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…

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.

SPICE Simulation of Series and Parallel Circuits

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Previously, we examined series circuits and parallel circuits using…

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

Textbook

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…

Contributors (7)

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Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…

“Long’’ and “Short’’ Transmission Lines

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In DC and low-frequency AC circuits, the characteristic impedance of…

Digital Communication

Worksheets - Logic Synthesis

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

Electron Tubes

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Cathode:   This is the electrode that is heated and emits the…

Square Root, Cube Root, and Nth Root Calculator

Tools

This calculator will determine the square root, cube root, or nth root of a given number, x.

Temperature Converter

Tools

Convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin

Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Worksheets - Logic Synthesis

Voltage is commonly defined as “electrical pressure.” The unit of…

Introduction to Mixed-Frequency AC Signals

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In our study of AC circuits thus far, we’ve explored circuits…

Simple Series Resonance

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A similar effect happens in series inductive/capacitive circuits. When…

Karnaugh Maps, Truth Tables, and Boolean Expressions

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Who Developed the Karnaugh Map? Maurice Karnaugh, a…

Friis Transmission Calculator

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This calculator computes the power received by an antenna using Friis formula

Factorials

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

What is Alternating Current (AC)?

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

Bipolar Junction Transistors

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The bipolar junction transistor (BJT) was named because its operation…

Parallel Circuit Rules

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Voltage Components in a parallel circuit share the same voltage:…

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

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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.

Basic identities

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Additive Identity a + 0 = a Multiplicative Identity 1a = a…

Si Lab - A Simple BJT Current Mirror Circuit

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In this hands-on semiconductor electronics experiment, build a simple current mirror using matched bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and learn about current mirror circuit limitations, the temperature dependence of BJTs, and thermal runaway.

Specific Troubleshooting Techniques

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After applying some of the general troubleshooting tips to narrow the…

Temperature Coefficients of Resistance Table

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Temperature coefficient (α) per degree C: Material Element/Alloy…