Digital-to-Analog Converters
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated activity, learners examine how an electronic converter changes digital signals to analog signals. Sections of a synthesizer are identified, and the operation of a D/A converter is demonstrated.
Wheatstone Bridge
Students follow step-by-step directions on how to make mathematical calculations for a Wheatstone bridge.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Operational Amplifier
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read about the characteristics of the ideal operational amplifier and compare them with the industry standard LM741C.
Current Divider Rule (CDR)
Students review the Current Divider Rule (CDR) and work practice problems.
Power Law: The Relationship of Voltage, Current, and Watts
Learners examine three formulas than can be used to find dc power. Examples are given.
An Algorithm for Converting a Hexadecimal Number to a Decimal Number
By Kevin Ritzman
In this animated and interactive object, learners follow two methods for converting a hexadecimal number to a decimal number. They test their knowledge in exercises at the end of the learning object.
DC/AC I: Unit 8 Sample Exam
Students answer five questions concerning magnetism.
Voltage Drops in a Series Circuit
Students study the concept that the voltage drop across a series circuit resistor is proportional to its resistance. They then complete a brief quiz.
Synchronous & Asynchronous Inputs on a JK Flip-Flop
Students examine the operation of synchronous and asynchronous inputs on a JK Flip-Flop.
Op Amps 3: The Inverting Amplifier
By Todd Van De Hey
Describe the inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.
The Zener Diode 2
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a zener diode in the forward and reverse bias conditions. A quiz completes the activity.
Oscilloscope AC Voltage Measurements
In this animated learning object, students view the operation of an oscilloscope that is used to measure AC voltages. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Charging Time Constants of an RC Circuit (Screencast)
In this animated object, students view an explanation of how current, voltage, and the charge on a capacitor of a series RC circuit change during five time constants. A short quiz completes the activity.
Power Dissipation
Students look at the power dissipated by a single gate and by an IC. The concept of average current draw is introduced and examples are provided.
The 4-Input Truth Table
In this learning activity you'll practice using the 4-input truth table.
Voltage Sources in Series
In this learning activity you'll explore the effect of connecting voltage sources in series to increase voltage applied to a load.
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.
An Algorithm for Converting a Decimal Number to a Hexadecimal Number
In this animated activity, learners examine a systematic method for converting a decimal number (base 10) into a hexadecimal number (base 16).
AC Voltage Conversion Problems
By John Rosz, Terry Bartelt
Learners work problems to make conversions between RMS, average, peak, and peak-to-peak AC voltages.
Vector Diagram for a Series RL Circuit
Learners view a vector diagram for a series RL circuit. Information on the voltage across each component, the total voltage, and the phase angle is included.
Voltage and Current Amplitudes in a Series RLC Circuit
Learners examine how voltages and currents vary in a series RLC circuit as the applied frequency changes.
Motor Loading
Students view a graphical explanation of how the motor condition (unloaded, 50 percent loaded, fully loaded) affects the phase between voltage and current, the current draw from the AC supply, the amount of power consumed, and the power factor.
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.
Conductors, Insulators and Resistors
In this animated activity, learners examine why various materials are conductors, insulators, or resistors of current. A short quiz completes the learning object.
The Thevenin Theorem
This animated object allows students to examine the four steps used to reduce a complex circuit to a simple series circuit.