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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 introduction to electronics, you will experiment with a multimeter and learn how to measure voltage using the voltmeter function.
Although transistor switching circuits operate without bias, it is…
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The bipolar junction transistor (BJT) was named because its operation…
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Single Phase Synchronous Motors Single-phase synchronous motors are…
The Maximum Power Transfer Theorem is not so much a means of analysis…
Because of their insulated gates, IGFETs of all types have extremely…
Varicap or varactor diodes A variable capacitance diode is known as a…
In simple AC power systems, one of the two conductors is typically…
Fundamentally, an amplifier is a device that takes in a low-power…
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This page provides a step-by-step introduction to using the mesh…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, build and test an automated circuit that sequentially flashes 10 LED, and learn about counters, frequency dividers, and switch debouncing.
Ladder diagrams are specialized schematics commonly used to document…
The Parallel Wires of Infinite Length Suppose, though, that we had a…
The bipolar junction transistor (BJT) was named because its operation…
When a transistor is in the fully-off state (like an open switch), it…
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In this circuit, the electric motor is supposed to turn on whenever…
Stepper Motor vs Servo Motor A stepper motor is a…
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In this hands-on electronics experiment, build a Class B push-pull audio amplifier to drive a speaker and learn about crossover distortion and how to minimize it using negative feedback.
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So far, the phenomenon of resonance appears to be a useless curiosity,…
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Resistors vs. Inductors Inductors do not behave the same way as…
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Using an example, learn about the different bias techniques for junction field effect transistors (JFETs) like the constant voltage bias, self-bias configuration, and voltage divider biasing.
Suppose you were installing a high-power stereo system in your car,…
Suppose we altered our basic open-collector inverter circuit, adding a…
In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will build a monostable multivibrator using a 555 timer IC and learn about RC time constant charging and how a one-shot timer operates.
A transmission line of infinite length is an interesting abstraction,…
When the need arises to correct for poor power factor in an AC power…
This tool is designed to calculate the value of resistance R1 in a reflection attenuator.
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This calculator is designed to compute for the parameters needed to design a L-Match Impedance Circuit
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