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Microprocessor Programming

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The “vocabulary” of instructions which any particular…

Programmable Logic Technology

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Define the following acronyms as they apply to digital logic circuits:…

Quantum Devices

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Most integrated circuits are digital, based on MOS (CMOS) transistors.…

Performance-Based Assessments for Semiconductor Circuit Competencies

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Microcontroller Principles

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Read the following quotation, and then research the term…

Memory Devices

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

Semiconductor Devices in SPICE

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The SPICE (Simulation Program, Integrated Circuit Emphesis)…

Microprocessor Programming

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The “vocabulary” of instructions which any particular…

Look-up Tables

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Having learned about digital memory devices in the last chapter, we…

DC Lab - An Analog Computer For Averaging

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a simple circuit that computes the average of voltages and learn about analog computers and their application.

Si Lab - Intro to Discrete Semiconductor Circuits

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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.

Binary Addition

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The Rules of Binary Addition Adding binary numbers is a very simple…

Decoder

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A decoder is a circuit that changes a code into a set of signals. It…

Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

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The manufacture of only silicon based semiconductors is described…

Practical considerations - Digital Communication

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A principal consideration for industrial control networks, where the…

Negative Binary Numbers

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

Binary Subtraction

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

Quantum Devices

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Most integrated circuits are digital, based on MOS (CMOS) transistors.…

Resistor Color Code Calculator and Chart—4 Band, 5 Band, or 6 Band Resistors

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A handy all-in-one tool for reading resistor color code values for a 4 band resistor, 5 band resistor, or 6 band resistor.

Performance-Based Assessments for Semiconductor Circuit Competencies

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AC Motor Control Circuits

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Perhaps the most challenging aspect of interpreting ladder diagrams,…

Microprocessor Programming

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What is the difference between a JMP (“jump”) instruction and a…

Microcontroller Principles

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Read the following quotation, and then research the term…

Embedded Microstrip Impedance Calculator

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This calculator helps you compute the characteristic impedance of an embedded microstrip.

Digital Communication

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

Synchronous Counters

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What is a Synchronous Counter? A synchronous counter, in contrast to…

Basic Operational Amplifiers

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Determine the output voltage polarity of this op-amp (with reference…

What Are Electric Circuits?

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You might have been wondering how charges can continuously flow in a…

Voltmeter Impact on Measured Circuit

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Every meter impacts the circuit it is measuring to some extent, just…

Design Project: Radio Transmitter

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Research the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) guidelines on…

Questions to Ask Before Proceeding

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Has the system ever worked before? If yes, has anything happened to…

AC Bridge Circuits

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As we saw with DC measurement circuits, the circuit configuration…

Algebraic Substitution for Electric Circuits

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There are two basic Ohm’s Law equations: one relating voltage,…

Common Derivatives

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    RELATED WORKSHEETS: Calculus for Electric Circuits…

The Common-drain Amplifier (IGFET)

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Systems of Numeration

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

Antenna Downtilt and Coverage Calculator

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This calculator will determine the correct antenna downtilt angle given the heights of the antennas and distance between them.

Si Lab - Full-wave Center-tap Rectifier

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In this hands-on semiconductor electronics experiment, build a full-wave rectifier for AC to DC conversion and learn about center-tapped transformers.

Attenuators

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What is Attenuators? Attenuators are passive devices. It is…

Waveguide Calculator (Rectangular)

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This tool calculates the cutoff frequency of a rectangular waveguide

Properties of Exponents

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Product of Powers Property am an = am+n   Power of a Product…

Amplifier Circuits

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Note, Q3 and Q4 in the figure below are complementary, NPN and PNP…

Design Project: Sensitive Microphone Amplifier

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Identify which direction each potentiometer wiper must move in this…

An Analogy for Ohm’s Law

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Ohm’s Law also makes intuitive sense if you apply it to the…

How to Use Thevenin’s Theorem

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

Active Filters

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