Awesome Electronics Course. Electronics from Soup to Nuts

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This course starts off with a Brief History of Electronics. It then introduces the first time student to Current Flow, Voltage and Resistance. The course also offers an introduction of Ohm’s Law with several examples explained and the student are presented with Problems that they can solve, with the answers that follow.
The next section covers the Basics In AC and DC Voltage. AC and DC Current and Current Direction. Defines the term quantity Ampere also Covers Basic characteristics of Resistance and Explains the Color Code System and the Tolerance System for Fixed Resistors and other Passive Components that provide Resistance in an Electronic Circuit. This is first step for someone who is entering the field of electronics.
The Math section will cover many different Math Topics Related to the Decimal Numbering System. Al explains the mechanics involved in Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division with both positive and negative numbers’ Al explains fractions and decimal fractions along with Algebra basics. Section ends with an introduction to Trigonometry. All Concepts are backup with Problems so student can reinforce the material that was just explained.
The Next Section (Circuit Analysis) takes the Student thru Calculating Voltage, Current and Resistance on a Series, Parallel and Series Parallel Circuits! Al gives the student a step by step instruction on how to solve these circuit properties. After finishing this course the student should have a very good understanding of Voltage drops, Current Division and Power consumption in a Electronic Circuit.
Advance Circuit Analysis Covers Kirchhoff’s Circuit Laws and Network Theorems , Super Position, Thevenin Theorem and Norton Conversions. Al Gives a detailed explanation on each of these Circuit Analysis Techniques. This course is Broken into two Sections. Section one is Kirchhoff’s Circuit Laws and Section two, network theorems and how they are used to analysis a circuit. Each section is accompanied with problems that the student can perform to reinforce their learning experience.
Capacitance Basic Section, Al Explains what is a Coulomb, and how to determine the charge on a capacitor. How Capacitance reacts in a AC Circuit (Capacitance Reactance) and DC Circuits. What is an RC Time Constant’s? How waveforms are calculated in a RC Circuit. How capacitors add in series and Parallel Circuits.
Inductance Basic Section, Al Explains the principle of Inductance and Inductive Reactance. The Circuit Examples will show how Current and Voltage are affected in a Pure Inductive Circuit and how these properties change as Resistance is added to the mix, in addition to this frequency of the Ac source voltage will be discussed and will show how the phase angle between the Voltage and current will be affected.
Al Explains how Capacitive Reactance (XC) and Inductive Reactance(XL) and Resistance (R) behaves in Alternating Voltage Circuits. Series R L C Circuits & Parallel R L C Circuits are Explained. AL Explains how to find total Impedance ( Z) of the circuit and how the phase angle are calculated with both Current and Voltage. The student should have a understanding of ohms law and basic math skills to take full advantage of this.
The next section Resonance & Resonance Effect. Al Explains a Series Resonant circuit, calculation of the resonant frequency. The characteristics of XC and XL at Resonance. What is tuning. Al Explains the Resonance Frequency Equation for the correct solution . Al also Explains Calculations of Current in a Series Resonant Circuit. Voltage across Resonant Components.
RLC Section, Al Explains R C Low Pass & R L Low filters for Cut off frequency (fc) & phase Angle. Al Explains R C High pass & R L High pass filters for Cut off frequency (fc) & Phase Angle.
Semiconductor Basics Section. Al explains semiconductor Basics, Valance Electrons in Conductors. The difference between semiconductors & conductors. Describes the doping process in, semiconductor material. What is N & P type Material ? Majority & Minority Carries Explained .Diode Curves and Characteristics, of forward and reverse Current flow, by using the Characteristic Diode Curve. Physical Diode Packaging Explained. Electron flow thru Diodes Explained. Schematic Symbol of Diode, Cathode and Anode placement explained. Placement of Physical Diode Explained. How to test a diode, with an ohm meter. A simple diode application Explained. Half Wave rectification, how to calculate peak voltage and the Average DC voltage of a half wave rectification circuit. Basic capacitor filter action is also explained. Full wave rectification, full wave bridge rectification explained and the introduction of the transformers. The Average DC Value of a full wave Rectifier explained. Introduction the two types of junction transistors PNP and NPN . Details reverse and forward bias on the junction transistor(s). Introduction of the three elements of the transistor. Al Explains the Schematic Symbols of the transistor (NPN & PNP). Physical packaging of the transistors shown and explained. How to test a transistor with an ohm meter. Introduction alpha and Beta properties of the transistors along with Ie = Ib + Ic. Explanation of alpha and Beta properties of the transistors along with Ie = Ib + Ic. Introduces Load -line (s)with a common emitter circuit . Explanation of both DC and AC transistor parameter’s using the load line. How to find RL using the load line. Phase shift in a common emitter transistor. Explanation of the common Collector Circuit ( also called the emitter follower) Circuit action. Common Base configuration circuit action explained. Summary of the three transistor Configurations, Common Emitter, Common Collector and Common Base.
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2A Brief History of Electronics Part 1Video lesson
The Student will be familiar with some of the Early Pioneers who helped in the advancement of Electronic Field.
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3A Brief History of Electronics Part 2Video lesson
Al explains the History of Electronics and some of the early pioneers who help make this wonderful technology available to all of us.
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4Introduction to Basic Electronics Part 1Video lesson
Introduction to Voltage, Current flow and Resistance.
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5Introduction to Basic Electronics Part 2Video lesson
Battery Action, Current Flow,Switch Action and Intro to Ohm's Law
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6Introduction to Basic Electronics Part 3Video lesson
Battery Action, Current Flow,Switch Action and Intro to Ohm's Law
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7Introduction to Basic Electronics Part 4Video lesson
Additional Problems with Ohm's Law with Answers. Wrap Up !
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10Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 1Video lesson
Al Explains, How to measure Voltage with a Voltage Meter. Al explains series aiding and Series opposing voltage Sources, Introduces Ground Reference.
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11Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 2Video lesson
Al Continues Explaining, How to measure Voltage with a Voltage Meter. Al explains series aiding and Series opposing voltage Sources, Introduces Ground Reference.
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12Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 2Video lesson
Al Continues Explaining, How to measure Voltage with a Voltage Meter. Al explains series aiding and Series opposing voltage Sources, Introduces Ground Reference.
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13Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 4Video lesson
AC Voltage Explained
AC RMS Voltage Explained
Peak Voltage and Peak-Peak Voltage Explained
Conversion to RMS Voltage to Peak to Peak Voltage & Peak Voltage
CPS Explained
How to Calculate the time for one Cycle.
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14Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 5Video lesson
AC Voltage Explained
AC RMS Voltage Explained
Peak Voltage and Peak-Peak Voltage Explained
Conversion to RMS Voltage to Peak to Peak Voltage & Peak Voltage
CPS Explained
How to Calculate the time for one Cycle.
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15Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 6Video lesson
Al Explains how to deterimine Ac levels on a Dc Componet Voltage
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16Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 7Video lesson
AC Current Explained
AC RMS Current Explained
Peak Current and Peak-Peak Current Explained
Conversion to RMS Current to Peak to Peak Current & Peak Current
Ohms LAw explained usung Ac Componets
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17Understanding Voltage, Current and Resistance Part 8Video lesson
Al explains Prefixes Milli, Micro, nano etc.
Explains conductor Resistance
Introduction to Resistors
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18How Resistors are used Part 1Video lesson
Introduction to Fixed Resistors
Introduction to Potentiometers
Introduction of Rheostats
Introduction to Varistors and Thermisters
Wattage Rating's
Introduction to Resistor Color Codes
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19How Resistors are used Part 2Video lesson
How to Read a 4 Band Color Code Resistor
Determine the Tolerance of the Resistor
Find the Upper Limit and Lower Limit of the Published Resistor Value
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20How Resistors are used Part 3Video lesson
4 Band Color Code Resistors Explained
5 Band Color Code Resistors Explained
Color Code Problem(s) with Answers
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21How Resistors are used Part 4Video lesson
Potentiometers Explained
Rotational Degrees per Ohm Explained
Multiturn Potentiometers Explained
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22How Resistors are used Part 5Video lesson
Rehostats Explained
Varisters Explained
Thermisters Explained
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23IntroductionVideo lesson
Introduction to Math for Electronics. Al Presents what will be covered!
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24Order Places 1Video lesson
Video Explaining the Decimal Places in the Decimal Numbering System
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25Order of Places 2Video lesson
Explanation of Decimal places in the decimal numbering System
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26Addition 1Video lesson
Video on Addition Basics Explained.
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27Addition 2Video lesson
Video on Addition Basics Explained.
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28SubtractionVideo lesson
Video on Addition Basics Explained.
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29Multiplication 1Video lesson
Video on Multiplication Basics.
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30Multiplication 2Video lesson
Video on Multiplication Basics.
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31Division 1Video lesson
Video on Division Basics.
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32Divison 2Video lesson
Video on Division Basics.
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33Decimal Manipulation of the Percent Sign ( %)Video lesson
Video on Percent Sign Conversions to Decimal & Decimal to Percent Sign Basics.
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34Square & Square RootsVideo lesson
Video on Square & Squareroot Basics.
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35Average Values and RMS ValuesVideo lesson
Video on Average Values & RMS Basics Basics.
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36Order of operations , Rounding off a Number , Evaluation of FormulasVideo lesson
Video Show the rules for ,Order of operations , Rounding off a Number & Evaluation of Formulas.
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37Adding Negative NumbersVideo lesson
Video Explaining the Addition Techniques of adding negative numbers.
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38Subtracting Negative NumbersVideo lesson
Video Explaining the Subtraction Techniques of adding negative numbers.
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39Multiplication, Division of Negative NumbersVideo lesson
Video Explaining the Techniques of Multiplying and Dividing negative numbers.
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40Multiplication of FractionsVideo lesson
Video Explaining the Techniques of Multiplying Fractions.
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41Division of FractionsVideo lesson
Video Explaining the Techniques of Dividing Fractions.
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42Multiplying or Dividing a Fraction by a Whole NumberVideo lesson
Video Explaining the Multiplying or Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number.
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43Addition & Subtracting of FractionsVideo lesson
Video Explaining the Addition & Subtracting of Fractions.
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44Reciprocals and Decimal FractionsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Reciprocals and Decimal Fractions.
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45Positive Exponents Powers & Roots of Positive ExponentsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Positive Exponents Powers & Roots of Positive Exponents.
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46Powers & Roots of Negative NumbersVideo lesson
Video Explaining Powers & Roots of Negative Numbers.
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47Powers and Roots of Numbers with ExponentsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Powers and Roots of Numbers with Exponents.
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48Power of Ten BasicsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Power of Ten Basics.
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49Multiplication & Division Using Powers of TenVideo lesson
Video Explaining Multiplication & Division Using Powers of Ten.
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50Reciprocal, Powers of 10 & Addition & Subtraction & Raising & RootsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Reciprocals , Addition and Subtraction of the Powers of 10, powers & Roots of Powers of 10.
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56Literal Numbers, Powers & Roots of Literal NumbersVideo lesson
Video Explaining Literal Numbers, Powers & Roots of Literal Numbers.
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57Powers & Roots of Literal Numbers with Equation EvaluationVideo lesson
Video Explaining Literal Numbers, Powers & Roots of Literal Numbers.
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58Multiplying or Dividing Literal Numbers with ExponentsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Literal Numbers, Multiplying & Dividing of Literal Numbers with Exponets.
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59Terms & FactorsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Terms & Factors.
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60PolynomialsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Polynomials.
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61Simplifying Algebraic Expressions using Factoring and CancellingVideo lesson
Video Explaining Simplifying Algebraic Expressions using Factoring and Cancelling.
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62Isolating The Literal Number in an Equation ,using Addition & SubtractionVideo lesson
Video Explaining how to isolating the Literal Number in an Equation.
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63Isolating The Literal Number in an Equation ; Using Multiplication & Division #1Video lesson
Video Explaining how to isolating the Literal Number in an Equation.
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64Isolating The Literal Number in an Equation ; Using Multiplication & Division #2Video lesson
Video Explaining how to isolating the Literal Number in an Equation.
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65Isolating The Literal Number in an Equation ; Using Multiplication & Division #3Video lesson
Video Explaining how to isolating the Literal Number in an Equation.
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66Isolating The Literal Number in an Equation ; Using Multiplication & Division #4Video lesson
Video Explaining how to isolating the Literal Number in an Equation.
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67Solutions for Literal Number ExerciseVideo lesson
Video Explaining how to isolating the Literal Number in an Equation with Solutions to final Exercise.
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68Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations ,Using the Adding or Subtracting MethodVideo lesson
Video Explaining Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations ,Using the Adding or Subtracting Method.
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69Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations ,Using the Matrix MethodVideo lesson
Video Explaining Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations ,Using the Matrix Method.
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70Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations . Determinate's for Three Equations. #1Video lesson
Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations . Determinate's for Three Equations. #1
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71Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations . Determinate's for Three Equations. #2Video lesson
Video Explaining ,Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations . Determinate's for Three Equations.
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72Trigonometric Function, Right Triangle #1Video lesson
Video explaining the trigonometric functions of a Right Triangle !
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73Trigonometric Function, Right Triangle #2Video lesson
Video explaining the trigonometric functions of a Right Triangle !
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74Trigonometric Triangle FunctionsVideo lesson
Video Explaining Trigonometric Triangle Functions.
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75IntroductionVideo lesson
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76Series Circuit #1Video lesson
This sections Introduce the Student to Series Circuits and the properties that define a Series circuit .
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77Series Circuit #2Video lesson
This sections Introduce the Student to Series Circuits and the properties that define a Series circuit .
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78Series Circuit #3Video lesson
This sections Introduce the Student to Series Circuits and the properties that define a Series circuit .

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