Pulse Train Fundamentals
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine the fundamentals of a pulse train. Concepts such as time on, time off, duty cycle, period, and frequency are covered.
Power Law Practice Problems #1
Learners review the three formulas for power and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and asked to solve for power. Immediate feedback is provided.
Transistor Fundamentals: AC Coupling Capacitors
Students view the design and function of an ac model for a transistor circuit.
Resistor Color Code Recognition Drills
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
In this interactive object, students complete progressively more difficult exercises as a way to improve their ability to recognize resistor color code values.
The MOD Number
Learners read how to calculate the MOD number and how it is used.
The Inductive Kick of an Inductor
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated activity, learners study the principle behind an inductor producing a high momentary voltage while its magnetic field collapses. A short quiz concludes the lesson.
The Silicon Controlled Rectifier
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of the SCR, including how it is biased and how it is turned off. A brief quiz completes the object.
The DC Motor
Learners examine the wiring of the primary components of the three types of DC motors, series, shunt, and compound. The operational characteristics of each type of motor are described. A quiz completes the activity.
The Transistor Switch
The learner views the operation of a transistor switching from saturation to cutoff. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The RC Time Constant
Learners examine the concept of the RC time constant. The instantaneous voltage across the capacitor is calculated.
Superposition Theorem with Complex Numbers
Students read an explanation of "superposition" as a technique for ac circuit analysis. Complex numbers are used.
An Inductor Opposing a Current Change
Learners read how an inductor opposes a current change when it begins to energize and when it begins to de-energize. A short quiz completes the activity.
Assembling a Circuit from a Schematic Diagram
In this animated object, students examine the steps for wiring an electrical circuit from reading a schematic diagram.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit 9
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current and power. A help screen is provided.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Transconductance Amplifier
Students read an introduction to the transconductance amplifier. They also view formulas for voltage-to-current conversion, closed-loop input, and output impedance. An example of how R1 controls the conversion factor is given.
Half-Wave Rectifier
This primer introduces the student to the half-wave rectifier. Both the 1st and 2nd approximations are examined.
Transformer Ratios
Students read descriptions of the voltage, current, and turns ratios of the primary and secondary coils for a transformer in this interactive lesson.
Parallel Resistance Practice Problems
Students work practice problems in which the total resistance of the circuit is calculated. Feedback is provided.
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Students read a definition of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and view examples of its use.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Reciprocal Key
Learners examine the use of the reciprocal key on the TI-83 Plus calculator to determine parallel resistance.
Watt's Law
In this animated object, students examine the concept of wattage dissipation and the three Watt's Law formulas.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Inverting Amplifier
The inverting amplifier configuration is presented. The closed loop voltage gain and the closed loop bandwidth formulas are explained, along with the concept of negative feedback.
Volts Per Hertz Ratio
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine why the voltage produced by an AC drive must be increased when its frequency is increased due to inductive reactance.
Transformer Loading
In this animated activity, learners see that changing the resistance value of the load in the secondary of a transformer causes current to vary in the primary.
Ideal Filters
Students read about the ideal versions of the four common filters (low-pass, high-pass, bandpass, and notch), and view graphical representations of the filters' frequency characteristics.