Understanding AC Circuits

By: Stephen Fardo, Dale Patrick

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Paperback | 1 November 1999

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Understanding AC Circuits covers the second half of a basic electronic circuits theory course, integrating theory and laboratory practice into a single text. Several key features in each unit make this an excellent teaching tool: objectives, key terms, self-tests, lab experiments, and a unit exam. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by the authors to reflect the latest information on electronics.

Understanding AC Circuits is designed with the electronics beginner and student in mind. The authors use a practical approach exposing the reader to the systems that are built with AC circuits making it easy for beginners to master even complex concepts in electronics while gradually building their knowledge base of both theory and applications. Each chapter includes easy-to-read text accompanied by clear and concise graphics fully explaining each concept before moving onto the next. The authors have provided section quizzes and chapter tests so the readers can monitor their progress and review any sections before moving onto the next chapter. Each chapter also includes several electronics experiments, allowing the reader to build small circuits and low-cost projects for the added bonus of hands-on experience in AC electronics.

Understanding AC Circuits fully covers dozens of topics including single-phase and three-phase AC electronics; electrical generator basics; how to use a multimeter and oscilloscope in AC electronics; troubleshooting and testing circuits; tools and equipment; resistive circuits; inductive circuits; capacitive circuits; vector diagrams; series circuits; transformers; filter circuits; resonant circuits; decibels; waveshaping control; electronic symbols; soldering techniques; plus much more.

Integrates theory and lab experiments
Contains course and learning objectives and self-quizzes
Heavily illustrated

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Preface	p. ix
Course Objectives	p. xi
Parts List for Experiments	p. xiii
Basics of Alternating Current (AC)	p. 1
Unit Objectives	p. 1
Important Terms	p. 2
Alternating Current (AC) Voltage	p. 3
Single-Phase and Three-Phase AC	p. 4
Electromagnetic Induction	p. 5
Generating AC Voltage	p. 6
Basics of Electrical Generators	p. 7
Single-Phase AC Generation	p. 7
Three-Phase AC Generation	p. 8
Self-Examination	p. 10
Unit 1 Examination: Basics of Alternating Current (AC)	p. 12
Measuring AC	p. 15
Unit Objectives	p. 15
Important Terms	p. 16
Measuring AC Voltage with a Multimeter	p. 17
Measuring AC Voltage with an Oscilloscope	p. 17
Oscilloscope Operation	p. 18
Self-Examination	p. 33
Experimental Activities for AC Circuits	p. 34
Tools and Equipment	p. 35
Important Information	p. 35
Lab Activity Troubleshooting and Testing	p. 36
Measuring AC Voltage	p. 40
Measuring AC with an Oscilloscope	p. 44
Unit 2 Examination: Measuring AC	p. 48
Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance in AC Circuits	p. 51
Unit Objectives	p. 51
Important Terms	p. 52
Resistive AC Circuits	p. 54
Inductive Circuits	p. 55
Capacitive Circuits	p. 58
Vector (Phasor) Diagrams	p. 60
Series AC Circuits	p. 61
Parallel AC Circuits	p. 63
Power in AC Circuits	p. 66
Self-Examination	p. 72
Inductance and Inductive Reactance	p. 78
Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance	p. 81
Series RL Circuits	p. 84
Series RC Circuits	p. 87
Series RLC Circuits	p. 89
Parallel RL Circuits	p. 92
Parallel RC Circuits	p. 95
Unit 3 Examination: Inductance and Capacitance in AC Circuits	p. 98
Transformers	p. 103
Unit Objectives	p. 103
Important Terms	p. 104
Transformer Operation	p. 105
Types of Transformers	p. 105
Transformer Efficiency	p. 107
Self-Examination	p. 107
Transformer Analysis	p. 110
Unit 4 Examination: Transformers	p. 112
Frequency-Sensitive AC Circuits	p. 115
Unit Objectives	p. 115
Important Terms	p. 116
Filter Circuits	p. 117
Resonant Circuits	p. 118
Self-Examination	p. 123
Decibels	p. 124
Logarithms	p. 124
Decibel Applications	p. 125
Using Decibels with Filter Circuits	p. 127
Waveshaping Control	p. 134
Differentiator Circuits	p. 135
Integrator Circuits	p. 136
Self-Examination	p. 136
Low-Pass Filter Circuits	p. 139
High-Pass Filter Circuits	p. 142
Band-Pass Filter Circuit	p. 145
Series Resonant Circuits	p. 147
Parallel Resonant Circuits	p. 150
Unit Five Examination: Frequency-Sensitive AC Circuits	p. 152
Electronics Symbols	p. 155
Trigonometry for AC Electronics	p. 159
Electronic Equipment and Parts Sales	p. 161
Soldering Techniques	p. 163
Troubleshooting	p. 165
Use of a Calculator	p. 167
Index	p. 169
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