Learners read about the vector diagram for a parallel RL circuit. This animated lesson presents information on current flow through each branch, total current, and phase angle.

Learners read about the vector diagram for a parallel RC circuit. This animated lesson presents information on current flow through each branch, total current, and phase angle.

In this animated activity, students read about the two general types of variable resistors: potentiometers and rheostats. They then answer six multiple-choice questions.

In this interactive object, learners read a description of value-added and non-value-added activities and then place various work duties into these two categories.

Learners view animations showing how electrical signals are applied to the coils of a stepper motor to perform microstepping. A short quiz completes the activity.

The learner will use an edge finder to locate the edge of a workpiece.

In this animated object, learners examine how PLC up/down-counters are used to control an automated parking lot gate.

In this screencast, learners examine the internal structure of an unloading valve. This learning object includes a video clip demonstrating the use of an unloading valve in a metal stamping application.

In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of an ultrasonic sensor and the procedure to perform zero and span adjustments. A brief quiz completes the object.

In this animated learning object, learners examine how an ultrasonic flowmeter measures the flow of liquids through a pipe using ultrasonic sound waves. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the operation of positive and non-positive displacement compressors used in pneumatic systems.

Learners study the most common ways to measure fluid flow for industrial processes including absolute quantity, percentage, volumetric flow rate, and mass flow. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the signals produced by sourcing and sinking two-wire sensors. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Students read about the concept of true power and view examples of how it is dissipated as heat is provided.

Students read an introduction to the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor. They also examine its enhancement mode.

Students review logarithms as they pertain to electronics.

Students read about the common characteristics of the Junction Field Effect Transistor. They also explore the schematic symbols and the basic operation of the JFET.

Students examine the drain curves for a JFET. They are also introduced to vocabulary terms and formulas.

Students read an explanation of the common-source and source-follower amplifiers. Gain formulas are developed and an example is given.

Students read the vocabulary associated with frequency response as it relates to an amplifier.

The ohmic region of the E-MOSFET is identified. Formulas are given to determine the proper operation in the ohmic region. An example of circuit analysis is also given.

Students view a dc analysis of an emitter-biased NPN transistor.

Students read about decibel power gain and decibel voltage gain. Examples are given for each.

Students read about the concepts of saturation and cutoff. They view diagrams that illustrate the interaction of the load line and the family of curves.

Students read about the three main classes of amplifiers and view graphical representations of the collector current and circuit.