A common topology for DC-AC power converter circuits uses a pair of…
Voltage is commonly defined as “electrical pressure.” The unit of…
PARTS AND MATERIALS Power transformer, 120VAC step-down to 12VAC,…
Define the following terms: energy, work, and power.
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If a sinusoidal voltage is applied to an impedance with a phase angle…
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When calculating the power dissipation of resistive components, use…
Schottky diodes Schottky diodes are constructed of a metal-to-N…
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If we were to connect two inverter gates together so that the output…
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Convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin
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Identify some of the different types of capacitors, and their…
A transistor is a linear semiconductor device that controls current…
Value of time constant in series RC and RL circuits Time…
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Older electrical schematics showed connecting wires crossing, while…
When lightning strikes, nearby magnetic compass needles may be seen to…
Ammeters Measure Electrical Current A meter designed to measure…
As was previously mentioned, we need more than just a continuous path…
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The most important component of your voltmeter will be the…
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What Is an Instrumentation Amplifier? An instrumentation amplifier…
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The earliest forms of digital data storage involving moving parts was…
Define the following acronyms as they apply to digital logic circuits:…
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In essence, the IGFET controls the base current of a BJT, which…
With BogusBus, our signals were very simple and straightforward: each…
A modern alternative to sending (binary) digital information via…
As strange as it may seem, any repeating, non-sinusoidal waveform is…
Devoting a whole chapter in a modern electronics text to the design…
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What is the difference between a JMP (“jump”) instruction and a…
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So far, we’ve explored tubes which are totally…
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When plotted on a curve tracer, the characteristic curve for a normal…
Shown here is a simplified representation of an atom: the smallest…
The Insulated-Gate Field-Effect Transistor (IGFET), also known as…
Research and describe what the Hall effect is, and list some practical…
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