How Small Is a Millionth of an Inch?
By Barbara Anderegg
In this learning activity you'll determine the measurement to be made and the accuracy required.
NOR Gates
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll review the operation of a NOR gate by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Tri-State Buffer
Students observe the operation of a tri-state buffer used in digital electronics. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Fan-Out: Determining the Load Drive Capability of an IC
By Patrick Hoppe
Students follow steps to determine the number of inputs that can be driven by a specific IC. A sample problem is given.
Gage Block Combinations Review
By Kelly Curran, Janet Braun
In this learning activity you'll test your ability to select the proper gage blocks when making a stack.
Pascal's Law and Hydraulics
Using the principle of Pascal's Law, the learner will interpret the gauge readings in a hydraulic system to determine when the system is operating properly under various load conditions and when there is a defect.
Calculating Bend Allowance for Press Brake Forming
By Dave Hoffman
Introduces two methods of determining bend allowance; one is simple and is an approximate, the other is more precise. Interactive part has learner calculate bend allowance and blank size.
The Care and Use of a Caliper
By Phil Peters
The learner examines the four different ways that a caliber can be used to measure dimensions and distances.
NAND Gates
In this learning activity you'll explore the operation of a NAND gate using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
By Kelly Curran
Learners test their ability to visualize a three-step block in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Print Reading: Step Block
In this animated print reading exercise, the learner calculates missing dimensions and identifies surfaces on projected views.
Designing a Ladder Diagram
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this animated object, learners examine the design of a ladder circuit that provides manual control to a water pumping system. Students also study modifications to the circuit as the complexity of the system increases.
The Speed-Power Product
Learners examine how to multiply the gate propagation delay by the gate power dissipation to find the speed-power product. Examples are shown.
Exclusive-OR Gates
In this learning activity you'll explore how an Exclusive-OR gate operates by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Micrometer Measurements Review
In this interaction the student is presented with 17 questions testing his/her ability to read an inch O.D. micrometer.
Propagation Delay
Learners examine the concept of propagation delay within a TTL logic gate. The concept is explained with the use of timing diagrams and sample calculations.
Characteristics of the TTL Series
Learners read the characteristics of the TTL series. Examples are given and subfamilies are compared.
Print Reading: Slotted Block
In this learning activity you'll illustrate your ability to visualize a slotted block.
The Multiplexer/Demultiplexer IC Data Transfer Circuit
In this animated activity, the learner examines how a 74150 IC multiplexer and a 74154 IC demultiplexer work together when their data select lines are connected to the same input devices.
Boolean Theorems (Single Variable)
Students analyze the eight single variable Boolean theorems and their expressions.
Multivibrators
In this animated object, learners examine three different types of multivibrators: astable, monostable, and bistable. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Sine Bar Quiz
In this learning activity you'll calculate sine bar problems.
Wiring Integrated Circuits
Instructions on how to wire an integrated circuit are given.
Angular Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
Part Alignment on the Coordinate Measurement Machine
By John Stewart
In this animated object, learners examine how to align a part on the 1808 CMM.