Op Amps 6: Circuit Resistance for the Inverting Amplifier
By Todd Van De Hey
The learner will calculate input and output circuit resistance for the Inverting Op-Amp configuration.
Series-Parallel DC Circuits Analysis
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners follow a methodical approach for the dc analysis of series-parallel circuits.
Converting Values in Engineering Notation
By Ron Wallberg
The learner will convert various values to engineering notation.
Identifying the Number of Significant Digits
Learners will identify the number of significant digits in practice problems.
Op Amps 2: The Non-Inverting Amplifier
The learner will describe the non-inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.
Identifying Engineering Notation
The learner will represent very large and very small numbers in engineering notation.
Op Amps 3: The Inverting Amplifier
Describe the inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.
Op Amps 1: The Operational Amplifier
The learner will examine the basic characteristics of the operational amplifier integrated circuit and solve for Vout.
The Basic Operation of a Diode
By Terry Bartelt
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine the operation of a semiconductor diode when it is forward and reverse biased. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Synchronous Motors
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
In this animated object, learners study how the internal parts of an AC synchronous motor interact with magnetic fields to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
The Induction Motor Slip
In this animated object, learners examine how the rotation of an induction AC motor's armature slips behind the synchronous rotational speed of the stator's field to create magnetic fields. These fields interact and produce torque. A quiz completes the activity.
Fundamentals of a DC Motor
Learners study the interaction between the conductors of the stator and the armature inside a DC motor, which causes the shaft to rotate. A short quiz completes the activity.
Designing a Ladder Diagram
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.
Deriving the Formulas of the Power Wheel
Use Ohm's law, Watt's law, and the power equation to derive formulas for the DC power wheel.
Total Resistance in a Parallel Circuit
The learner will apply the three formulas used to find the total resistance of three types of parallel resistor circuit configurations.
Reversing the Rotation of DC Motors
Learners view animations showing how to change the connections to cause a DC motor to reverse its rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.
The DC Shunt Motor
Learners examine the operation of a DC Shunt motor and its characteristics. A quiz completes the activity.
The Solenoid
In this interactive lesson, students view the operation of a solenoid and read about its application. A brief assessment concludes the activity.
Basic DC Electrical Motor Construction
Learners examine the internal parts of a DC electrical motor and then text their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Op Amps 4: The Op Amp Buffer
Understand the op-amp buffer configuration and calculate basic circuit impedance.
The Op Amp Integrator
By Terry Fleischman
The learner will understand the circuit configuration and operation of an integrator op amp.
Voltage Divider Rule (VDR)
By Terry Fleischman, Patrick Hoppe
Students review the Voltage Divider Rule and work practice problems.
The Torque of an Induction Motor
The learner will examine how torque is developed in an induction motor.
The Zener Diode: Practice Problems
Students complete 10 practice problems. These deal with the determination of series current, zener current, and load current, and if the zener diode is operating in the breakdown region.
Total Resistance of a Series-Parallel Circuit: Practice Problems 2
Learners work practice problems to calculate the total resistance of a circuit. Feedback is provided.