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Electronics Technology
Analog Circuits
Part 1: Hands-on Project — Linear Power Supply
Lesson 1
Reading Assignments
Linear Power Supply
The Step-down Transformer
The Rectifier
The Filter
The Regulator
A Switching Regulator
Video Lectures
Building a Linear Power Supply - Part 1 - The Transformer
Full-wave Bridge Rectifier
Building a Linear Power Supply - Part 2 - The Rectifier and Filter
Building a Linear Power Supply - Part 3 - The Regulator
Building a Linear Power Supply - Part 4 - A Precision Regulator
Building a Linear Power Supply - Part 5 - Current Limiting
Building a Linear Power Supply - Part 6 - Design Troubleshooting
Why the Need for a Zener Diode - Answers to Questions
Zener Diode as a Clamp in a Linear Power Supply - Answers to Questions
A Shunt Regulator - Answers to Questions
Linear Power Supply Teardown and Autopsy
Part 2: Decibels
Lesson 1
Reading Assignments
Scary Math Review - Lagarithms
Decibels (dB)
Video Lectures
Exponents and Logarithms
Practical Analog Circuits
Other Videos
Fire Control Computers (optional)
The Powers of Ten
Part 3: Amplifiers and Oscillators
Lesson 1
Reading Assignments
Practical Analog Circuits
Amplifiers
Small Signal Amplifiers
Power Amplifiers
Video Lectures
Alternating Current and Small Signal Amplifiers - Answers to Questions
Small Signal Amplifiers - Response to Questions and Comments
Mystery Resistor Values - Answers to Questions
Phase in Capacitors and Why not in Small Signal Amplifiers
Is that AC or DC and the Speed of Electricity - Answers to Questions
Is That Negative Resistance - Answers to Questions
Lesson 2
Reading Assignments
Differential Amplifiers
Operational Amplifiers
Op-amp Comparator
Voltage Follower
Non-inverting Amplifier
Inverting Amplifier
Summing Amplifier
Differential Amplifier
Current Source
Specifications
DC Motor Controller
Video Lectures
Operational Amplifiers No. 2 - Comparators
Operational Amplifiers No. 3 - Voltage Followers
Operational Amplifiers No. 4 - Non-inverting Amplifiers
Operational Amplifiers No. 5 - Inverting Amplifiers
Answers to Questions - A Practical Op-Amp Inverting Amplifier
Operational Amplifiers No. 6 - Differential Amplifiers
Operational Amplifiers No. 7 - Summing Amplifiers
Inverting and Summing Amplifiers - Answers to Questions
Operational Amplifiers No. 8 - Current Controller
Operational Amplifiers No. 9 - Integrater
Operational Amplifiers No. 10 - Differentiator
Why an Op-amp Inverting Amplifier Appears to Have no Input Signal
Op-amp Gain Confusion - Answers to Questions
Why Doesn't the Feedback go to the Non-Inverting Input - Answers to Questions
Operational Amplifiers No. 11 - Relaxation Oscillator
Open Collectors and Pull-up Resistors
Lesson 3
Reading Assignments
Oscillators
Phase-locked Loop
Voltage Multipliers
Connecting Components and Circuits
Video Lectures
Prelude to Oscillators
Oscillator Fundamentals
Astable Multivibrator
Wien-bridge Oscillator
Colpitts and Hartley Oscillators
Armstrong Oscillator
Crystal Oscillators
Relaxation Oscillator
Blocking Oscillators
Blocking Oscillators
Clapp, Vackář, and Seiler Oscillators
Tunnel Diode Oscillators
Variable Duty Cycle Op-amp-based Relaxation Oscillator
Revisited - Variable Duty Cycle Op-amp-based Relaxation Oscillator
Voltage Multipliers - Answers to Questions
Part 4: Audio Electronics
Lesson 1
Reading Assignments
Sound
Audio Transducers
Microphones
Microphone Pickup Patterns
Wind and Pop Shielding
Speakers
Speaker Enclosures
Stereo and Surround Sound
Video Lectures
Microphone Development and Types
Microphone Patterns and Stereo Recording
Microphones - Practical Application
Lesson 2
Reading Assignments
Audio Systems
Phonograph Players
Analog Audio Tape
Public Address Systems
Audio Woo
Video Lectures
Other Videos
Audio Tape Recorders (from The Secret Life of Machines)
Part 5: Legacy Video
Lesson 1
Reading Assignments
Analog Television
Video Recording
Video Lectures
Other Videos
The Secret Life of Machines: The Television
The Secret Life of Machines: The Video Recorder
Part 6: Optical Electronics
Lesson 1
Reading Assignments
Laser
Fiber Optics
Optical Media
The Fax Machine
Photocopiers and Laser Printers
Video Lectures
Other Videos
The Secret Life of Machines: The Fax Machine
The Secret Life of Machines: The Photocopier
Part 7: Building Circuits
Lesson 1
Reading Assignments
Soldering
Making Prototypes
Printed Circuit Boards
Video Lectures
Other Videos
Basic Soldering Lesson 1 - "Solder & Flux"
Basic Soldering Lesson 2 - "Soldering To PCB Terminals"
Basic Soldering Lesson 3 - "Cup Terminals"
Basic Soldering Lesson 4 - "Bifurcated Terminals"
Basic Soldering Lesson 5 - "Hook and Pierced Terminals"
Basic Soldering Lesson 6 - "Component Soldering"
Basic Soldering Lesson 7 - "Integrated Circuits: The DIP-Type Package"
Basic Soldering Lesson 8 - "Integrated Circuits"
Basic Soldering Lesson 9 - "Integrated Circuits: The Flatpack, etc.
Rework and Repair - "Introduction"
Rework and Repair - "Elements of Construction"
Rework and Repair - "Component Removal"
Rework and Repair - "Solder Extraction with Vacuum"
Rework and Repair - "Conformal Coating Removal"
Rework and Repair - "Damage Repair"
Rework and Repair - "Replating Edge Connectors"
Rework and Repair - "Electrical Damage"
The Ben Heck Show: Let's Try PCB Etching