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Wheatstone Bridge Calculator

Tools

This calculator helps determine the resistance of a variable resistor within a Wheatstone bridge circuit or the differential voltage created across the bridge terminals.

Parallel Resistor Calculator

Tools

Calculate the equivalent resistance of up to six resistors in parallel with ease while learning how to calculate resistance in parallel and the parallel resistance formula.

Pi Attenuator Calculator

Tools

This calculator helps you determine the values of the resistors R1 and R2 to be used for a Pi Attenuator.

Series Circuits and the Application of Ohm’s Law

Textbook

In this introduction to series resistance circuits, we will explain…

DIY EE Lab - Introduction to Electronics Projects

Textbook

To learn about electronics, you must eventually engage in hands-on experimentation. Knowledge gleaned from books alone has limited use in scientific endeavors. Troubleshooting a circuit can be as important as the knowledge gained from a properly functioning experiment.

Broadside Coupled Stripline Impedance Calculator

Tools

This calculator helps you compute the characteristic impedance of a broadside coupled stripline.

Link Budget Calculator

Tools

A Link Budget puts into account all gains and losses a signal goes through in a system as it is transmitted. The calculator calculates the power of the received signal given amplifier and antenna gains, and medium loss.

VSWR / Return Loss Calculator

Tools

A calculator designed to compute the VSWR, reflection coefficient, return loss and matching loss in a transmission line

Q Factor and Bandwidth of a Resonant Circuit

Textbook

The Q, or quality, factor of a resonant circuit is a measure of the…

Introduction to Complex Numbers

Textbook

If I needed to describe the distance between two cities, I could…

Lock-out / Tag-out

Worksheets - Wearables

In this motor control circuit, how would you ensure that there is no…

Electron Tubes

Textbook

Cathode:   This is the electrode that is heated and emits the…

Metric Notation

Textbook

The metric system, besides being a collection of measurement units for…

Permanent Magnets

Textbook

Centuries ago, it was discovered that certain types of mineral rock…

Practical Considerations - Transformers

Textbook

Power Capacity As has already been observed, transformers must be well…

Microprocessor Programming

Textbook

The “vocabulary” of instructions which any particular…

Mutual Inductors

Textbook

Mutual inductors are inductors that capitalize the effect of mutual…

The Common-source Amplifier (IGFET)

Textbook

Logic Signal Voltage Levels

Textbook

Input Voltages for Logic Gates Logic gate circuits are designed to…

Contact “Bounce”

Textbook

When a switch is actuated and contacts touch one another under the…

Series Circuit Rules

Textbook

Current Components in a series circuit share the same current: Itotal…

Batteries

Worksheets - Wearables

If I wanted to build a battery-powered electric drill, would it be…

Basic Circuit Troubleshooting

Worksheets - Wearables

Determine if the light bulb will de-energize for each of the following…

Performance-Based Assessments for Network Analysis Competencies

Worksheets - Wearables

Introduction to Solid-state Device Theory

Textbook

This chapter will cover the physics behind the operation of…

Resistor Color Codes

Textbook

Try out our Resistor Color Code Calculator in our Tools section.…

Ohm’s Law

Worksheets - Wearables

For a given amount of water pressure, which will flow a greater rate…

Demultiplexers

Textbook

A demultiplexer, sometimes abbreviated dmux, is a circuit that has one…

Delta and Wye 3-Phase Circuits

Worksheets - Wearables

Label where each of the following electrical quantities would be found…

Fundamentals of SPICE programming

Textbook

Programming a circuit simulation with SPICE is much like programming…

Wound Rotor Induction Motors

Textbook

A wound rotor induction motor has a stator like a squirrel cage…

The Thyristor

Textbook

A thyristor is a device that has a number of unusual characteristics.…

Design Project: Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Worksheets - Wearables

What, exactly, is an arbitrary waveform generator, and for what…

Switches, Electrically Actuated (Relays)

Textbook

The structure behind ladder logic is based on the electrical ladder…

Branch Current Method Analysis

Textbook

The most straightforward DC network analysis technique is the branch…

Introduction to Karnaugh Mapping

Textbook

Why learn about Karnaugh maps? The Karnaugh map, like Boolean…

Microwave Tubes

Textbook

For extremely high-frequency applications (above 1 GHz), the…

Speed Distance Time Calculator

Tools

This calculator will solve for either distance, time, or speed given two of the three parameters.

Time Constant Circuits

Worksheets - Wearables

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

R, L and C Summary

Textbook

With the notable exception of calculations for power (P), all AC…

Monostable Multivibrators

Textbook

We’ve already seen one example of a monostable multivibrator in…

Capacitor Sizing Equation

Textbook

Capacitance Formula     Permittivity of Dielectric  …