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PARTS AND MATERIALS Three batteries, each one with a different voltage…
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A decoder is a circuit that changes a code into a set of signals. It…
Before the advent of solid-state logic circuits, logical control…
We can subtract one binary number from another by using the standard…
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What is the difference between a JMP (“jump”) instruction and a…
One caveat with signed binary numbers is that of overflow, where the…
A handy tool for reading resistor color code values
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Shift registers, like counters, are a form of sequential logic.…
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Read the following quotation, and then research the term…
This calculator helps you compute the characteristic impedance of an embedded microstrip.
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Voltage is commonly defined as “electrical pressure.” The unit of…
Long before the advent of digital electronic technology, computers…
This calculator determines the resistance of a microstrip trace
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Learn About L/R Time Constants It is often perplexing to new students…
The Inductance Formula Wheeler’s formulas for…
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Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…
Learning Objectives Rheostat use Wiring a potentiometer as a rheostat…
This chapter will cover the physics behind the operation of…
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Mathematicians use Venn diagrams to show the logical relationships of…
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Note: this is a very unique and useful property of e. As in…
This calculator determines the wavelength of a signal given the frequency and dielectric constant.
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An inductor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that…
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