The LVDT: A Linear Voltage Differential Transformer in Action
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated object, learners study the operation of a linear voltage differential transformer. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Inverting Amplifier
By Patrick Hoppe
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.
Time Proportioning Application
In this animated activity, students view the plastic pellets in a profile extrusion machine being melted as the temperature of the heating elements is elevated by a time proportioning control system.
Comparing Electronic and Hydraulic Components (Screencast)
Learners read about the similarities of electronic and hydraulic components and then match the schematic symbols in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Calculating Belt Length (Screencast)
By James Bourassa
In this screencast, learners follow steps to determine the proper starting belt length for a timing, flat, or v-belt drive.
Overflow and Underflow for Signed Binary Numbers
By John Casey, Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners examine the occurrence of overflow and underflow conditions in a programmable logic controller. It is recommended that users view the learning object “Signed Binary Numbers” in advance of this object.
PLC Timer Instructions
Learners examine the animated Timer-On Delay instruction and the Timer-Off Delay instruction of a PLC timer. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Using an Edge Finder
By Kelly Curran
The learner will use an edge finder to locate the edge of a workpiece.
Series RLC Circuit Tic-Tac-Toe 2
By playing a game of tic-tac-toe, a student can review what happens to currents and voltages throughout a series RLC circuit when the applied frequency is increased above resonance.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit 6
Learners solve for voltage, current, and power in a single source, six-resistor circuit. A help screen is provided.
Who Wants to Be an "Engin-aire?" -- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about nonferrous metals and alloys using a game show format. Immediate feedback is provided.
How Metal Detectors Operate
Learners examine how metal detectors function. This object includes animation and sound.
Operation of Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier
By Matthew Treu
In this learning activity you'll explore the operation of a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit.
Transistor Fundamentals: JFET Drain Curves
Students examine the drain curves for a JFET. They are also introduced to vocabulary terms and formulas.
Total Impedance of a Series Circuit Using Complex Numbers: Practice Problems
Students solve six problems for series impedance using complex numbers. Immediate feedback is given.
The TI-86 Scientific Calculator: Complex Number Conversion
This primer introduces the student to the proper method of complex number conversion on a TI-86 calculator.
The LVDT DC Conversion Circuit
Learners study how a circuit converts the AC output of a linear voltage differential transformer (LVDT) into variable DC voltage. It is recommended that learners view the learning object IAU7807, “The LVDT: A Linear Voltage Differential Transformer in Action” before going through this object.
Oscilloscope: DC Voltage Measurements
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for using an oscilloscope to measure DC voltages.
Impedance: Series to Parallel Conversion
Students view the formulas to be used to convert a series impedance to a parallel impedance.
Process Control Tutorial: The Chocolate Milk Machine
By Jon Stenerson
Students view the operation of a process controls system and examine the components and their function to prepare to work with the actual system.
Four-Wire Sensors
In this animated object, learners examine the signals produced at the N.O. (normally open) and N.C. (normally closed) outputs of sourcing and sinking four-wire sensors. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Bridge Rectifier
Learners see how a bridge rectifier converts an AC voltage into a pulsating DC voltage. A brief quiz completes the activity.
GD&T - The Feature Control Frame (Screencast)
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this screencast, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing: The Feature Control Frame, learners examine geometric characteristic symbols, tolerances, datum feature symbols, and other control frame information.
Hydraulic Cylinder Speed (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine why the piston of a hydraulic cylinder extends slower than it retracts. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Op Amp Comparator (Screencast)
Students read an explanation of the operation of an operational amplifier that functions as a comparator.