When calculating the power dissipation of resistive components, we can…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, construct a signal generator circuit that creates two different types of ramp signals and learn how capacitors charge when connected to resistors and constant current sources.
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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, power a DC motor through a multi-conductor cable to learn how AC signals are coupled between conductors and how to mitigate noise coupling.
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In this introduction to series resistance circuits, we will explain…
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In an ideal case, an inductor acts as a purely reactive device. That…
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An inductor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that…
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This calculator computes the inductance of a wire coil.
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Generators used in battery-charging systems must be regulated so as to…
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Remember that this tutorial is not exhaustive by any means, and that…
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In the previous section, we explored what would happen in simple…
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Consider a circuit for a single-phase AC power system, where a 120…
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In this introduction to parallel resistance circuits, we will explain…
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Write an equation describing the precise mathematical relationship…
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Generally speaking, how many “time constants” worth of time does…
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Capacitance Formula Permittivity of Dielectric …
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The smaller the cross-sectional area of any given wire, the greater…
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As was previously mentioned, we need more than just a continuous path…
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Design a passive circuit that will create a "split” ( V/-V) power…
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Real operational amplifiers have some imperfections compared to an…
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∫f(x) dx Calculus alert! A 5 H inductor is subjected to an electric…
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In electric circuits, the three basic quantities are voltage (E or V),…
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Tables of specific resistance and temperature coefficient of…
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Convert to and from different units of length, weight, power, temperature and torque
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In this electrical circuit, trace the direction of current through the…
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As we saw in a few SPICE analyses earlier in this chapter, the output…
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Solving for x in a given polynomial equation “ax2 + bx + c…
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When plotted on a curve tracer, the characteristic curve for a normal…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a red LED flasher and learn a useful application of the versatile 555 timer IC.
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Decibel as Absolute Unit of Power It is also possible to use the…
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In the simplest terms you can think of, define what an electrical…
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This tool calculates the dimensions of the microstrip patch antenna given the desired operating frequency.
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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.
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Safety is very important when designing and/or building a device…
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The fourth example has A partially overlapping B. Though, we will…
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The choice of step-down transformers to use in a project such as this…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will examine the heat generated by resistors and maybe even make one smoke! Also, learn to calculate power dissipation using Joule's law and resistor power ratings.
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Let’s take the following example circuit and analyze it: …
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A tool designed to calculate the noise figure of cascaded amplifiers
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This calculator helps you compute the characteristic impedance of an embedded microstrip.
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The SPICE circuit simulation computer program uses scientific notation…
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How much voltage is there between the following pairs of points in…
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A demultiplexer, sometimes abbreviated dmux, is a circuit that has one…
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Thomas Edison, that prolific American inventor, is often credited with…
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Remember that vectors are mathematical objects just like numbers on a…
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If at all possible, shut off the power to a circuit before performing…
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“Advances are made by answering questions. Discoveries are made…
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This calculator helps determine the maximum temperature a device can withstand
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What is the difference between DC and AC electricity? Identify some…
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Resonance in a Tank Circuit A condition of resonance will be…
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Up to now, every circuit that was presented was a combinatorial…
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A calculator for solving the maximum current a microstrip can handle.
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build an electromagnet and learn about electromagnetism including the relationship of magnetic polarity to current flow.
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Explain the principle of operation for the particular integrated…
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The following circuits are pre-tested netlists for SPICE 2g6, complete…
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Suppose a 12 volt lead-acid battery has an internal resistance of 20…
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This calculator helps you compute the inductance of a rectangle loop.
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