An Introduction to the Solderless Breadboard (Screencast)
By Patrick Hoppe
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the layout and operation of the solderless breadboard.
Op Amp Comparator (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
Students read an explanation of the operation of an operational amplifier that functions as a comparator.
Total Resistance in a DC Parallel Circuit
In this learning activity you'll determine the total resistance in a DC parallel circuit.
Total Resistance of a Series Circuit
In this learning activity you'll review the process of solving for the total resistance in a series DC circuit.
Interpreting the Resistor Color Code
Students examine how to interpret resistor color code bands to determine resistance values and tolerance ranges. This interactive learning object has audio content and includes exercises.
Ohm's Law: Current
By Tim Tewalt, Patrick Hoppe
Learners study animated rheostat settings that show how current flow is inversely proportional to resistance. Ten review questions complete the learning object.
Opens and Shorts (Screencast)
In this screencast, students examine the difference between opens and shorts in an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object. You may also be interested in AMT2404 Electrical Opens and Shorts
Transformer Practice Problems
Students solve practice problems on voltage, current, and impedance matching. Examples precede the problems.
Current and Voltage Parameters of Digital Circuitry (Screencast)
In this interactive learning object, students read about the voltage and current parameters commonly found on a data sheet. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Reflected Load in a Transformer (Screencast)
Learners examine how the load resistance connected to the secondary coil of a transformer affects the primary current. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Ohm's Law: Power
Learners study animated rheostat settings that show how varying the current flow affects the amount of power that is dissipated in a series circuit. Nine review questions complete the activity.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 2
In this interactive object, learners solve additional problems involving total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
Voltage Drops
In this animated object, learners drag resistors of the proper value into a series circuit to cause a required amount of current to flow. Seven review questions complete the activity.
Logic Symbols (Screencast)
The schematic symbols of logic gates used in digital circuits are shown.
What Is Current?
Learners study an animation that shows how a battery charge reduces over time and when varying resistance values are placed in a series circuit. Ten review questions complete the activity.
AC Voltage Conversions (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine the formulas used to convert peak, RMS, average, and peak-to-peak AC voltages. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Potentiometer Application
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine how a variable voltage is obtained from a variable resistor that is wired as a potentiometer across a fixed DC power supply.
DC Current Flow Through a Parallel Circuit
Learners observe current flow throughout the series portion and branches of a parallel circuit. This animated activity includes calculations and a short quiz.
AND Gates (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll describe the operation of an AND gate by using a truth table, a waveform diagram, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written definition.
Schematic Diagram Symbols
In this learning activity you'll review various types of common components used in electronics and view their schematic diagram symbols.
Timing Diagrams (Screencast)
The explanation and use of timing diagrams used in digital electronics to graphically show the operation of various circuits are given.
Powers of Ten: The Proper Use of Symbols (Screencast)
Students read about the six common terms used to represent the powers of ten in the field of electronics and complete two matching exercises.
Truth Tables (Screencast)
Instructions on how to use and construct a truth table for digital devices are provided.
The Logic Gates (Screencast)
Students read information about basic logic gates including the gates' names, symbols, Boolean expressions, pronunciations, and truth tables. They then complete a matching exercise.
The Zener Diode 1
Students read about the operation of the zener diode. This activity includes the ideal zener, the breakdown operation, the calculation of series, and zener and load current.