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This calculator will determine the instantaneous energy, sustained energy, and power consumed by an electrical system given two of the three electrical parameters (voltage, current, or resistance) and the time.
Schottky diodes Schottky diodes are constructed of a metal-to-N…
This calculator uses Faraday's and Lenz's laws to calculate the magnitude and polarity of the induced electromotive force (EMF) caused by a change in magnetic flux through a closed-loop coil.
A common topology for DC-AC power converter circuits uses a pair of…
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If a sinusoidal voltage is applied to an impedance with a phase angle…
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Define the following terms: energy, work, and power.
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This calculator will solve for either distance, time, or speed given two of the three parameters.
What is the difference between DC and AC electricity? Identify some…
The table method provides a structured methodology for ensuring you…
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Parallel-in/ serial-out shift registers do everything that the…
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What is the purpose of the switch shown in this schematic diagram?
The Voltage Gain Because amplifiers have the ability to increase the…
Though it may seem strange to cover the elementary topic of electrical…
Power Capacity As has already been observed, transformers must be well…
The Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, was invented in the late…
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The 555 integrated circuit is the most popular chip ever manufactured.…
Power measurement in AC circuits can be quite a bit more complex than…
This calculator will compute the required resistor ratio (R2/R1) and reference voltage (VREF) to create the desired high (VTH) and low (VTL) threshold voltages in a non-inverting comparator circuit with hysteresis (commonly called a Schmitt trigger).
In this hands-on electronics experiment, you will construct a voltage detector with adjustable sensitivity and audio output, and you will learn a method for detecting small electrical signals without an oscilloscope.
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In this introduction to parallel resistance circuits, we will explain…
This calculator determines the bias and feedback of resistors for a non-inverting Op-Amp
