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Inductors have the exact opposite characteristics of capacitors.…
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So far, the filter designs we’ve concentrated on have employed…
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As was mentioned before, the angle of this “power…
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The time constant of a series RC circuit is the product of the resistance and capacitance. Given two of the three values—resistance, capacitance, or RC time constant—this tool will calculate the missing third variable.
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Define the following terms: energy, work, and power.
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Before we begin to explore the effects of resistors, inductors, and…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build an analog integrator using an operational amplifier and learn about integration functions, op amp input bias currents, and how to limit the voltage swing of a potentiometer.
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Suppose you were installing a high-power stereo system in your car,…
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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.
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This calculator computes for the capacitor charge time and energy, given the supply voltage and the added series resistance.
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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.
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This calculator provides three options—basic, intermediate, and advanced—for determining expected battery life for microcontroller, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge processing systems with up to four different operating modes.
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In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a parallel resonant inductor-capacitor circuit and learn about oscillation, resonant frequency, and damping.
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Generators used in battery-charging systems must be regulated so as to…
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∫f(x) dx Calculus alert! One of the fundamental principles of…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a resistive voltage divider and observe how Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) function in real circuits using a voltmeter and an ammeter.
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This calculator computes the inductance of a wire coil.
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Wiring for AC and DC power distribution branch circuits are color…
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∫f(x) dx Calculus alert! A 5 H inductor is subjected to an electric…
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The time constant of a series RC circuit is the product of the resistance and capacitance. Given two of the three values—resistance, capacitance, or RC time constant—this tool will calculate the missing third variable.
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Using the same value components in our series example circuit, we will…
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Identify some of the different types of capacitors, and their…
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This tool calculates a capacitor's reactance for a given capacitance value and signal frequency.
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The table method provides a structured methodology for ensuring you…
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For a given amount of water pressure, which will flow a greater rate…
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The jobs of electronics engineers and technicians frequently entail…
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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.
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Capacitors Vs. Resistors Capacitors do not behave the same as…
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How is it possible to electrically measure the torque output by a…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, build a red LED flasher with a transistor drive to control the current and learn how to use transistors to provide current gain and how to limit LED current.
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Write an equation describing the precise mathematical relationship…
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∫f(x) dx Calculus alert! Calculus is a branch of mathematics that…
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With the notable exception of calculations for power (P), all AC…
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Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to analyze relay…
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So far, the phenomenon of resonance appears to be a useless curiosity,…
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Research the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) guidelines on…
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Radio waves are comprised of oscillating electric and magnetic fields,…
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Practical Benefit of Active Devices The practical benefit of active…
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In this collection of hands-on electronics experiments, build and test mixed-signal analog and digital circuits using the versatile 555 timer IC. These projects will teach you about RC time constants, duty cycle, transistor current drive, LEDs, voltage doublers, and more.
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This calculator computes the resonant frequency of a parallel inductor and capacitor "tank" circuit.
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Read the following quotation, and then research the term…
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Schottky diodes Schottky diodes are constructed of a metal-to-N…
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When lightning strikes, nearby magnetic compass needles may be seen to…
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Electromechanical watt-hour meters use an aluminum disk that is spun…
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A technician uses a stroboscope to “freeze” the rotation of a…
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A microcontroller is a specialized type of digital computer used to…
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By introducing electrical reactance into the feedback loops of an…
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Just like voltmeters, ammeters tend to influence the amount of current…
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Though mechanical ohmmeter (resistance meter) designs are rarely used…
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Shockley Diodes and Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs) Shockley…
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