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*Battery Lamp and Switch | *Battery Lamp and Switch | ||
*Diode Rectifier | *Diode Rectifier | ||
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*LM35 Temperature Sensor | *LM35 Temperature Sensor | ||
*555 Timer astable oscillator | *555 Timer astable oscillator | ||
− | * | + | *diode for forward drop bias voltage |
− | * | + | *row and collumn connection |
*charge pump | *charge pump | ||
− | * | + | *transformer |
+ | *voltage multiplier | ||
*diode logical or | *diode logical or | ||
+ | *RC timer | ||
+ | *diode full wave bridge | ||
*H Bridge | *H Bridge | ||
− | An H bridge is an electronic circuit that causes current to flow in one direction or the other ( from a | + | An H bridge is an electronic circuit that causes current to flow in one direction or the other ( from a singel ended power supply ). Often used for motor control [[motor driver]]. |
It is an electronic double pole double throw switch. | It is an electronic double pole double throw switch. | ||
− | + | [http://code.rancidbacon.com/ElectronicsElectronics] See Section on ''H-Bridge'' | |
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− | + | *Simple Oscillator circuits | |
− | * | + | *Current mirrors |
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*RF Mixers | *RF Mixers | ||
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*[[Colpitts Oscillator]] | *[[Colpitts Oscillator]] | ||
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== Current Sense Resistor ( Shunt Resistance ) == | == Current Sense Resistor ( Shunt Resistance ) == | ||
− | A current Sense Resistor is a low value of resistor that is placed in | + | A current Sense Resistor is a low value of resistor that is placed in parallel with some other circuit. We can then measure the voltage across the resistor to compute the current. If the resistor has a low value compared to other components we can ignore the effect on the circuit. We use the word shunt when the voltage is measured by a device that has a fairly low resistance itself. We then have to do a more careful calculation of how the current is shared by the two devices. |
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*R shunt resistor used to sense the current ( and divert it from the meter ). Usually much less in value than the internal resistance of the meter. | *R shunt resistor used to sense the current ( and divert it from the meter ). Usually much less in value than the internal resistance of the meter. | ||
− | *METER meter or other device used to measure the voltage across the shunt | + | *METER meter or other device used to measure the voltage across the shunt reistor. Often the resistance of the meter is ignored ( if high ). |
*BATTERY a battery or other voltage source. | *BATTERY a battery or other voltage source. | ||
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− | In the old days a sensitive meter, say 50 mv full scale, would be used with a set of shunt, some looking like metal bars, to measure a wide range of currents, up to and exceeding 50 amps | + | In the old days a sensitive meter, say 50 mv full scale, would be used with a set of shunt, some looking like metal bars, to measure a wide range of currents, up to and exceeding 50 amps. |
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#[http://www.scienceshareware.com/bg-current-monitoring.htm Scienceshareware.com's How A Precision Resistor Is Used to Measure / Calculate Current and Power in an Electrical Circuit.] | #[http://www.scienceshareware.com/bg-current-monitoring.htm Scienceshareware.com's How A Precision Resistor Is Used to Measure / Calculate Current and Power in an Electrical Circuit.] | ||
#[http://www.maxim-ic.com/appnotes.cfm/appnote_number/746/ High-Side Current-Sense Measurement: Circuits and Principles] | #[http://www.maxim-ic.com/appnotes.cfm/appnote_number/746/ High-Side Current-Sense Measurement: Circuits and Principles] | ||
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− | [[Image:cc_limit.png | + | [[Image:cc_limit.png | Current Limit or Constant Current ]] |
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− | The idea here is that R2 is a current sense | + | The idea here is that R2 is a current sense reistor. When the sense voltage across R2 reaches about .7 ( for silicon transistors ) Q2 begins to conduct and diverts the base drive from Q1 cutting its output current. So the max. current from the circuit is reached when I*R2 = .7. This circuit can be used to protect amplifiers ( including push pull amps. ), power supplies and other circuits; or it can be used as a constant current circuit. It is not a precision circuit, but it is cheap, simple, and effective circuit. |
More information: | More information: | ||
#[http://freecircuitdiagram.com/2008/08/27/variable-adjustable-current-limiter-circuit/ Variable (Adjustable) Current Limiter Circuit ] This is a bit more complicated version using a transistor to drive a darlington transistor, with the limit being adjustable. | #[http://freecircuitdiagram.com/2008/08/27/variable-adjustable-current-limiter-circuit/ Variable (Adjustable) Current Limiter Circuit ] This is a bit more complicated version using a transistor to drive a darlington transistor, with the limit being adjustable. | ||
− | #[http:// | + | #[http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache%3Axoux8Ax7B_UJ%3Awww.powerampdesign.net%2Fimages%2FAN-12_The_Problem_with_Current_Limit.pdf+amplifier+current+limit&hl=en&gl=us&pli=1 The Problem with Current Limit] Discusses this circuit as applied to a power amplifier. |
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#[http://www.instructables.com/id/Constant-current-LED-Tester/ Constant current LED-Tester] Simple application of the circuit as an LED tester. | #[http://www.instructables.com/id/Constant-current-LED-Tester/ Constant current LED-Tester] Simple application of the circuit as an LED tester. | ||
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In this circuit C1 is a classic filter capacitor it charges while the diode conducts, it discharges and supplies current when the diode does not. R and C2 are a second stage filter. With R set to 0, it simply adds to the value of C1. With R in the circuit it forms a low pass filter which helps remove the ripple from the power ( at the cost of some voltage drop ). In the old days R would often be a low value inductor which had a similar effect without the voltage drop. A capacitor alone is often put across a circuit component that uses power to supply bursts of current and stop noise from being propagated through the power supply. | In this circuit C1 is a classic filter capacitor it charges while the diode conducts, it discharges and supplies current when the diode does not. R and C2 are a second stage filter. With R set to 0, it simply adds to the value of C1. With R in the circuit it forms a low pass filter which helps remove the ripple from the power ( at the cost of some voltage drop ). In the old days R would often be a low value inductor which had a similar effect without the voltage drop. A capacitor alone is often put across a circuit component that uses power to supply bursts of current and stop noise from being propagated through the power supply. | ||
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== Light Emitting Diode ( with current limiting resistor ) == | == Light Emitting Diode ( with current limiting resistor ) == | ||
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*[http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/throw Some thoughts on throwies] interesting notes on the resistor normally used with an LED. | *[http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/throw Some thoughts on throwies] interesting notes on the resistor normally used with an LED. | ||
− | == Op | + | == Op amp Non Inverting Amplifier == |
Use this circuit where the signal you have is not as large as you want, or cannot provide enough current. It is called non inverting because a positive input produces a positive output ( An inverting amplifier produces a negative output when given a positive input ). | Use this circuit where the signal you have is not as large as you want, or cannot provide enough current. It is called non inverting because a positive input produces a positive output ( An inverting amplifier produces a negative output when given a positive input ). | ||
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*[[OpAmp Links]] | *[[OpAmp Links]] | ||
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Use this circuit when you have a signal of high impedance ( can supply only a little current ) that you want to connect to another circuit that draws a significant current ( up to about 10 ma for the typical op amp. ). For example if you wish to measure the output of a voltage divider with a 0 to 1 ma meter a unity gain buffer might be just what you need. This circuit is also know as a voltage follower. | Use this circuit when you have a signal of high impedance ( can supply only a little current ) that you want to connect to another circuit that draws a significant current ( up to about 10 ma for the typical op amp. ). For example if you wish to measure the output of a voltage divider with a 0 to 1 ma meter a unity gain buffer might be just what you need. This circuit is also know as a voltage follower. | ||
− | The unity gain buffer has an output voltage just the same as the input voltage. The advantage is that the input circuit does not “feel” the output. That is the input acts pretty much like a very large resistor ( many mega ohms or more ) connected to ground, and the output | + | The unity gain buffer has an output voltage just the same as the input voltage. The advantage is that the input circuit does not “feel” the output. That is the input acts pretty much like a very large resistor ( many mega ohms or more ) connected to ground, and the output supply's whatever current ( up to about 10 ma ) is necessary to maintain the output voltage. Here is the circuit: |
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The values of RIN and RFB are not very critical and are normally 0 ohms, just a straight connection. The op amp here is a quad or 4 op amp part, we are using just one section of it. Power needs to be supplied to pin 8 and 4 in the usual way for op amps. | The values of RIN and RFB are not very critical and are normally 0 ohms, just a straight connection. The op amp here is a quad or 4 op amp part, we are using just one section of it. Power needs to be supplied to pin 8 and 4 in the usual way for op amps. | ||
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− | I you have a lot of components that use the same voltage put them in parallel. This is how most lights in a house are wired. Each individual light can be turned on and off without changing the current or voltage in the other lights. With a bit of math you can show that the two resistors act like one resistor of value R = | + | I you have a lot of components that use the same voltage put them in parallel. This is how most lights in a house are wired. Each individual light can be turned on and off without changing the current or voltage in the other lights. With a bit of math you can show that the two resistors act like one resistor of value R = R1 + R2 /( R1 * R2 ). When you need a resistor of a different value than you have you can sometimes “make it up” using a parallel connection of resistors you do have. Two identical resistors in parallel are equivalent to one of half the resistance. A parallel circuit can have more than 2 resistors, there can be 3, 4, ... You can find out more about parallel circuits in the references. This circuit should be contrasted with the Series Circuit. Parallel circuits can also be used with other components, the equations vary, for capicators the capacitances add in a parallel circuit. |
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*[http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/mar97/basics.html Very Basic Circuits] | *[http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/mar97/basics.html Very Basic Circuits] | ||
*[http://www.dnatechindia.com/index.php/Tutorials/8051-Tutorial/Switch-Interfacing.html Interfacing Switch to Microcontroller] | *[http://www.dnatechindia.com/index.php/Tutorials/8051-Tutorial/Switch-Interfacing.html Interfacing Switch to Microcontroller] | ||
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Just a variation on the Pull Up and Switch. | Just a variation on the Pull Up and Switch. | ||
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− | + | In the circuit shown, the "input" will come directly from the small current source device (microcontroller output pin). The resistor must be sized correctly, along with the NPN transistor DC current gain, to ensure sufficient current passes through the relay coil to activate it. | |
Other inductors that might use a diode snubber are transformers, solenoids, dc motors, and of course straight ahead inductors. | Other inductors that might use a diode snubber are transformers, solenoids, dc motors, and of course straight ahead inductors. | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/snubber "snubber" from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/snubber "snubber" from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/flyback_diode "flyback diode" from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/flyback_diode "flyback diode" from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | ||
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− | The circuit above is very basic. Practical circuits normally include filter capacitors on both the input and the output. Most regulators protect against both over temperature and over current. Regulators come in various voltages both positive and negative. They also vary in maximum current output. There are also adjustable regulators, ways of using regular regulators as adjustable ones, and ways of boosting the current output. The spec sheets often describe how to do these things. Voltage regulators “use up” a couple of volts of the input voltage, low drop out regulators have use less, cost more. It is a good idea to check the specification for any regulator you are going to use. The LM78xx ( positive ) and LM79xx ( negative ) are quite common | + | The circuit above is very basic. Practical circuits normally include filter capacitors on both the input and the output. Most regulators protect against both over temperature and over current. Regulators come in various voltages both positive and negative. They also vary in maximum current output. There are also adjustable regulators, ways of using regular regulators as adjustable ones, and ways of boosting the current output. The spec sheets often describe how to do these things. Voltage regulators “use up” a couple of volts of the input voltage, low drop out regulators have use less, cost more. It is a good idea to check the specification for any regulator you are going to use. The LM78xx ( positive ) and LM79xx ( negative ) are quite common. |
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7805 7805 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7805 7805 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | ||
*[http://www.tkk.fi/Misc/Electronics/circuits/psu_5v.html Simple 5V power supply for digital circuits] | *[http://www.tkk.fi/Misc/Electronics/circuits/psu_5v.html Simple 5V power supply for digital circuits] | ||
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== Transistor Low Side Switch == | == Transistor Low Side Switch == | ||
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A low side switch is one which switches a circuit on and off at the ground or low side of the circuit. The advantage of a low side switch is that when using a transistor as the switch the voltage to drive the transistor is itself a low voltage. It is often the easy way to drive LEDS, motors, and other high current devices from such low power devices as PIC output ports. Low side switches are popular and there are many integrated circuits for them as well as this circuit. | A low side switch is one which switches a circuit on and off at the ground or low side of the circuit. The advantage of a low side switch is that when using a transistor as the switch the voltage to drive the transistor is itself a low voltage. It is often the easy way to drive LEDS, motors, and other high current devices from such low power devices as PIC output ports. Low side switches are popular and there are many integrated circuits for them as well as this circuit. | ||
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[[Image:Tran_lss.jpg | Transistor Low Side Switch ]] | [[Image:Tran_lss.jpg | Transistor Low Side Switch ]] | ||
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An example calculation would be nice, and will appear later. | An example calculation would be nice, and will appear later. | ||
− | This circuit is sometimes called "grounded-emitter configuration". | + | This circuit is sometimes called "grounded-emitter configuration". |
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== Transistor High Side Switch == | == Transistor High Side Switch == | ||
− | Use this circuit when you wish to turn a load on and off with a voltage at a low current. Note that low side of the load is grounded. The voltage to turn on the switch is equal to the supply voltage ( or perhaps just a bit larger ) | + | Use this circuit when you wish to turn a load on and off with a voltage at a low current. Note that low side of the load is grounded. The voltage to turn on the switch is equal to the supply voltage ( or perhaps just a bit larger ) |
− | A high side switch is one which switches a circuit on and off at the supply voltage or high side of the circuit | + | A high side switch is one which switches a circuit on and off at the supply voltage or high side of the circuit. The advantage of a high side switch is that the load is grounded on one side. Compared to the low side switch it needs a higher voltage to drive it, but it also eliminates one resistor of that circuit. It the voltage to drive it is available it may be the circuit of choice. It is often the easy way to drive leds motors and other high current devices from such low power devices as PIC output ports. |
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No resistor is needed into the base of the transistor because as the load draws current the voltage at the base will rise and limit the base current. The input voltage should be about equal to VPLUS_VDD, high compared to that needed for the low side switch. | No resistor is needed into the base of the transistor because as the load draws current the voltage at the base will rise and limit the base current. The input voltage should be about equal to VPLUS_VDD, high compared to that needed for the low side switch. | ||
− | This high side switch usually requires the base voltage of Q to be VPLUS_VDD plus the turn-on voltage of the transistor to turn all the way on. Another approach to the high side switch that requires a lower turn-on voltage is to use a PNP transistor as the switch. The base of the PNP is pulled up to VPLUS_VDD and connected to the collector of a small signal NPN transistor, Q2. Q2's emitter is connected to ground and its base is connected to the input signal through a current limiting resistor | + | This high side switch usually requires the base voltage of Q to be VPLUS_VDD plus the turn-on voltage of the transistor to turn all the way on. Another approach to the high side switch that requires a lower turn-on voltage is to use a PNP transistor as the switch. The base of the PNP is pulled up to VPLUS_VDD and connected to the collector of a small signal NPN transistor, Q2. Q2's emitter is connected to ground and its base is connected to the input signal through a current limiting resistor. |
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== Transistor Emitter Follower == | == Transistor Emitter Follower == | ||
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*R_LOAD represents the resistance of the load | *R_LOAD represents the resistance of the load | ||
*Q is a npn bipolar transistor | *Q is a npn bipolar transistor | ||
− | *VPLUS_VDD is the power supply for the | + | *VPLUS_VDD is the power supply for the LED |
The current to drive the circuit is approximately the current to drive the load divided by the beta of the transistor. Use a Darlington connected transistor for a very high beta. | The current to drive the circuit is approximately the current to drive the load divided by the beta of the transistor. Use a Darlington connected transistor for a very high beta. | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_collector Common collector From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_collector Common collector From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] | ||
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== Transistor -- Push Pull Circuit == | == Transistor -- Push Pull Circuit == | ||
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Often Q1 is a high gain small signal transistor and Q2 a lower gain power transistor. You can use PNP transistors by using a negative power supply. Use a ULN2803 ( or similar chips ) to get 8 darlingtons in one package, useful as low side switches and in conjunction with microcontrollers. | Often Q1 is a high gain small signal transistor and Q2 a lower gain power transistor. You can use PNP transistors by using a negative power supply. Use a ULN2803 ( or similar chips ) to get 8 darlingtons in one package, useful as low side switches and in conjunction with microcontrollers. | ||
− | * The above diagram shows a | + | * The above diagram shows a low side switch, but other transistor configurations can also be used. |
* PNP transistors can also be used, the important point is that both transistors be of the same type. | * PNP transistors can also be used, the important point is that both transistors be of the same type. | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-pass_filter Low Pass Filter] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-pass_filter Low Pass Filter] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-pass_filter High Pass Filter] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-pass_filter High Pass Filter] | ||
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== Series Circuit == | == Series Circuit == | ||
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*[http://chungyan5.no-ip.org/vc/trunk/AltiumDesigner6ProjectFiles.zip?root=7segment_LEDs&view=log AltiumDesigner6ProjectFiles] | *[http://chungyan5.no-ip.org/vc/trunk/AltiumDesigner6ProjectFiles.zip?root=7segment_LEDs&view=log AltiumDesigner6ProjectFiles] | ||
*[http://www.dnatechindia.com/index.php/Tutorials/8051-Tutorial/7-Seg-Interfacing.html Interfacing Seven Segment to Microcontroller] | *[http://www.dnatechindia.com/index.php/Tutorials/8051-Tutorial/7-Seg-Interfacing.html Interfacing Seven Segment to Microcontroller] | ||
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+ | Use this circuit when you want to sense if an input is either high or low. The circuit elmininate inputs that are "in between" and stops small noise signals from causing the input to rapildy oscillating from high to low. | ||
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+ | *RIN input resistor -- when this inputs more current than the positive feedback resistor the output switches to the voltage at the input, else it stays at the output voltage it has already reached. Typically lower in value than RFB. | ||
+ | *RFB positive feedback resistor the output voltage is feed back to the input and keeps the output at its current voltage. | ||
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+ | The circuit is used to switch between two states even in the presence of noise. This is an somewhat unusual op amp circuit as it uses positive not negative feedback. See the references for a better explanation and variations on the circuit. | ||
+ | Schmidt Triggers are also available as integrated circuits which require no external components. | ||
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== Oscillators == | == Oscillators == | ||
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== Power up low active reset circuit == | == Power up low active reset circuit == | ||
− | Use this circuit with a microcontroller to keep it in reset for a short period of time after the power supply is | + | Use this circuit with a microcontroller to keep it in reset for a short period of time after the power supply is tuned on. Some microcontrolles like this kind of start up. Note that this is really just an application of the RC Filter, also on this page. |
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*[http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/sensors/Schematics/VoltageDivider Voltage Divider] | *[http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/sensors/Schematics/VoltageDivider Voltage Divider] | ||
− | == Voltage Divider using a Light Dependent | + | == Voltage Divider using a Light Dependent Resitor == |
Used to generate a voltage that depends upon light level. With the LDR on the "high side" the voltage will go up when the amount of light goes up. | Used to generate a voltage that depends upon light level. With the LDR on the "high side" the voltage will go up when the amount of light goes up. | ||
− | You need to use a resistor in series with the light dependent resistor, this combination lets a variable current flow through the circuit. The voltage across the resistor will vary with the light brightness ( so will the voltage across the LDR, the two will total | + | You need to use a resistor in series with the light dependent resistor, this combination lets a variable current flow through the circuit. The voltage across the resistor will vary with the light brightness ( so will the voltage across the LDR, the two will total to input voltage. ) What size resistor should you use? A ruel of thumb: Put the LDR in medium brightness and mesure its resistance with a ohm meter. Use that value resistor then in medium light you will get 1/2 the input voltage at the output. |
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*[http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/sensors/Schematics/WheatstoneBridge Wheatstone Bridge] | *[http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/sensors/Schematics/WheatstoneBridge Wheatstone Bridge] | ||
*[http://physics.kenyon.edu/EarlyApparatus/Electrical_Measurements/Capacitance_Bridge/Capacitance_Bridge.html Capacitance Bridge] This one is an antique. | *[http://physics.kenyon.edu/EarlyApparatus/Electrical_Measurements/Capacitance_Bridge/Capacitance_Bridge.html Capacitance Bridge] This one is an antique. | ||
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== Further Reading == | == Further Reading == | ||
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''... do we need another page for not-so-basic circuits such as the Baker clamp ? ...'' I looked it up and would say it is not so basic. So perhaps [[Not So Basic Circuits]] would be a good place to put such things. What do others think? russ_hensel | ''... do we need another page for not-so-basic circuits such as the Baker clamp ? ...'' I looked it up and would say it is not so basic. So perhaps [[Not So Basic Circuits]] would be a good place to put such things. What do others think? russ_hensel | ||
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