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Tube Lab - Vacuum Tube Audio Amplifier

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, build an audio amplifier using a vacuum tube (triode) and learn about voltage transformers, how to build a high-voltage DC power supply, and how to use a transformer for impedance matching.

Parallel Resistor Calculator

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Calculate the equivalent resistance of up to six resistors in parallel with ease while learning how to calculate resistance in parallel and the parallel resistance formula.

AC Lab - Induction Motor

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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a simple AC permanent capacitor split-phase induction motor and learn the principles of AC induction motor function.

Wheatstone Bridge Calculator

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This calculator helps determine the resistance of a variable resistor within a Wheatstone bridge circuit or the differential voltage created across the bridge terminals.

Step-up, Step-down, and Isolation Transformers

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Calculate the voltage output by the secondary winding of a transformer…

Tesla Polyphase Induction Motors

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Most AC motors are induction motors. Induction motors are favored due…

Network Protocols

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Aside from the issues of the physical network (signal types and…

AC Lab - Sensing AC Magnetic Fields

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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, you will sense AC magnetic fields using a simple wire coil and learn about AC signal coupling, orientation effects, and the impact of shielding using different materials.

ElectroStatic Discharge

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At the start of this book, we discussed static electricity and how it…

Bipolar Junction Transistors as Switches

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Solid-state switching circuits usually keep their constituent…

Winding Configurations

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Transformers with Multiple Secondaries Transformers are very versatile…

Network Topology

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Point-to-Point Connecting two digital devices with a network, would…

Stepper Motors

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Stepper Motor vs Servo Motor A stepper motor is a…

Synchronous Motors

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Single Phase Synchronous Motors Single-phase synchronous motors are…

Networks and Busses

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

AC Lab - Large Induction Motor

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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a large AC permanent capacitor split-phase induction motor and learn the principles of AC induction motor function.

The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR)

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Shockley Diodes and Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs) Shockley…

Tube Lab - Vacuum Tube Audio Amplifier

Textbook

In this hands-on electronics experiment, build an audio amplifier using a vacuum tube (triode) and learn about voltage transformers, how to build a high-voltage DC power supply, and how to use a transformer for impedance matching.

Electrical Isolation

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SPICE analysis of Electrical Isolation Aside from the ability to…

Relay Construction

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Electricity and Magnetism An electric current through a conductor will…

Kirchhoff’s Laws

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Many electronic circuits use what is called a split or a dual power…

Basic Electricity Worksheet

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What is the purpose of the switch shown in this schematic diagram?

Junction field-effect transistors (JFET)

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

Likely Failures in Unproven Systems

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“All men are liable to error;” —John Locke Whereas…

Performance-Based Assessments for Digital Circuit Competencies

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Light-Pulse Switch

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It is fairly important to use large value resistors (10 MΩ works…

Peak, Average, and RMS Measurements

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How is it possible to assign a fixed value of voltage or current (such…

Networks and Busses

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

Factors Affecting Capacitance

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There are three basic factors of capacitor construction determining…

Electrical Isolation

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SPICE analysis of Electrical Isolation Aside from the ability to…

Introduction to Shift Registers

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Shift registers, like counters, are a form of sequential logic.…

Edge Coupled Microstrip Impedance Calculator

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This tool helps calculate the impedance of an edge-coupled microstrip.

Brushless DC Motor

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Brushless DC motors were developed from conventional brushed DC motors…

Impedance Transformation

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Standing waves at the resonant frequency points of an open- or…

Stepper Motors

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Stepper Motor vs Servo Motor A stepper motor is a…

Series-parallel R, L, and C

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Now that we’ve seen how series and parallel AC circuit analysis…

Resistors

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Shown here is the schematic symbol for a resistor: What is the purpose…

Transistor Ratings and Packages (IGFET)

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What is a Meter?

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A meter is any device built to accurately detect and display an…

Parallel Resistor-Capacitor Circuits

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Using the same value components in our series example circuit, we will…

Characteristic Impedance

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