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Practical Considerations - Capacitors

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Capacitors, like all electrical components, have limitations that must…

LC Resonant Frequency Calculator

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A circuit with an inductor (L) and capacitor (C) connected in parallel or series will have a resonant frequency at which their impedances are equal. Given two of the three values—inductance, capacitance, or resonant frequency—this tool will calculate the missing third variable.

Electric Fields and Capacitance

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Introduction Whenever an electric voltage exists between two separated…

PN Junctions

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

Why L/R and not LR?

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Learn About L/R Time Constants It is often perplexing to new students…

Resonance in Series-Parallel Circuits

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In simple reactive circuits with little or no resistance, the effects…

Multi-Stage Transistor Amplifiers

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AC Bridge Circuits

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

Fundamentals of Radio Communication

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What does the acronym RF stand form, in reference to radio-related…

Passive Integrator and Differentiator Circuits

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∫f(x) dx Calculus alert! Calculus is a branch of mathematics that…

Circuit Components

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Remember that this tutorial is not exhaustive by any means, and that…

Inductor-Capacitor “tank” Circuit

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PARTS AND MATERIALS Oscilloscope Assortment of non-polarized…

Performance-Based Assessments for AC Circuit Competencies

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DC Generator Theory

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Generators used in battery-charging systems must be regulated so as to…

Capacitor Charge and Time Constant Calculator

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This calculator computes for the capacitor charge time and energy, given the supply voltage and the added series resistance.

DC Lab - Capacitor Charging and Discharging

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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build capacitor charging and discharging circuits and learn how to calculate the RC time constant of resistor-capacitor circuits.

Magnetic Fields and Inductance

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Whenever electrons flow through a conductor, a magnetic field will…

Inductance

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∫f(x) dx Calculus alert! One of the fundamental principles of…

Capacitor Quirks

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As with inductors, the ideal capacitor is a purely reactive device,…

Voltage and Current Calculations

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There’s a sure way to calculate any of the values in a reactive…

AC Lab - Variable Inductor

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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a variable conductor and learn the impact of a metal core placed inside an inductor coil has on the inductance.

Mutual Inductance and Basic Operation

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Behaviors of Inductors wrapped around a Conductive Core Suppose we…

Applying Ohm’s Law—Rules and Methods for Circuit Analysis

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When analyzing complex series and parallel circuits, it is easy to…

Active Loads in Amplifier Circuits

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We know that the current in a series circuit may be calculated with…

Conductors, Insulators, and Electron Flow

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The electrons of different types of atoms have different degrees of…

Magnetic Fields and Inductance

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Whenever electrons flow through a conductor, a magnetic field will…

Series DC Circuits Practice Worksheet with Answers

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In this circuit, three resistors receive the same amount of current (4…

PN Junctions

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

Bipolar Transistor Biasing Circuits

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

Zener Diodes

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

Inductor Quirks

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In an ideal case, an inductor acts as a purely reactive device. That…

Series Resistor-Capacitor Circuits

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In the last section, we learned what would happen in simple…

An Electric Pendulum

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Capacitors store energy in the form of an electric field, and…

AC Power

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If a sinusoidal voltage is applied to an impedance with a phase angle…

Transistor Biasing Calculations

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Although transistor switching circuits operate without bias, it is…

Capacitor Transient Response

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Because capacitors store energy in the form of an electric field, they…

AC Network Analysis

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

Calculating Power Factor

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As was mentioned before, the angle of this “power…

Current Divider Circuits and the Current Divider Formula

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A parallel circuit is often called a current divider for its ability…

DC Motor Control Circuits

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How is it possible to electrically measure the torque output by a…

Basic Ammeter Use

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Show how this ammeter would be connected to the light bulb circuit to…

Introduction to Conductance and Conductors

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By now you should be well aware of the correlation between electrical…

History of SPICE

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SPICE is a computer program designed to simulate analog electronic…

Electrical Noise and Interference

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Define what noise means, in the electrical sense of the word. How does…

Digital Communication

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

AC Waveforms

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When an alternator produces AC voltage, the voltage switches polarity…

DIY EE Lab - Setting Up a Home Electronics Lab

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To build the DIY electronics projects described in this textbook, you will need a small work area, a few tools, and some basic electronics supplies. This page describes the setup of a low-cost home electronics laboratory.

Contributors (13)

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Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…

An Analogy for Ohm’s Law

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

Contributors (8)

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Contributors to this chapter are listed in chronological order of…

Clipper and Clamper Circuits

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

Vol V. Credits

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All entries arranged in alphabetical order of surname. Major…

Millman’s Theorem

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

Ohm’s Law (again!)

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A common phrase heard in reference to electrical safety goes something…

Selsyn (Synchro) Motors

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Normally, the rotor windings of a wound rotor induction motor are…

Resistors Types

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These are the most common types of resistors available. Resistors…

Negative Feedback OpAmp Circuits

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

What is the Relationship Between Conductance and Resistance?

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The concept and measurement units of resistance are most often used…

Wire Microstrip Impedance Calculator

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A helpful tool for calculating the impedance of a wire microstrip.

Solving for Unknown Time

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Sometimes it is necessary to determine the length of time that a…