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Links to Topics Discussed in SEA-100 Basic Electronics
An Introductory Course for Sales Engineers
The following links will guide you to supplemental information on the topics discussed in each chapter in Electronics 101. Some links have been included which go well beyond what was discussed during the class but you are invited to use these to build on what you learned during class by reading further using the supplied links.
Chapter 1: First Principles
Electrons
States of Matter
- States of Matter
- States of Matter
- Plasmas - the Fourth State of Matter
- Fluorescent Lights and Neon Signs
Insulators
Periodic Table of the Elements
Volt / Ohm / Milliampere Meters (VOMs)
Chapter 2: Conductance
Conductors
- Conductors, insulators, and electron flow
- Definition of conductance
- Electrical Wire Gauges
- Wire Gauge and Current Limits
Superconductors
Chapter 3: Resistors
Ohm's Law:
Color code:
Resistors:
- Resistors in Parallel
- Series and Parallel Circuits
- Parallel Circuits
- Geometric Visualization of Parallel Resistors
Chapter 4: Capacitors
Capacitors:
Chapter 5: Batteries / Power Supplies
Batteries:
- How Batteries Work
- How Batteries Work
- How Do Batteries Work
- How Do Batteries Work?
- How Lead Acid Batteries Work
Chapter 6: AC Current / Transformers
DC / AC:
- How Electricity Works
- How An Electric Generator Works
- Alternating Current and the generation of a sinewave
Transformers:
Power supplies:
Surge suppressors:
Inverters:
Chapter 7: Magnetics, Transformers, Inductors, Chokes
Transformers:
- How RF Transformers Work (.pdf)
- The Basics of Transformers
- How Do Transformers Work
- How Transformers, Chokes and Inductors Work
Chapter 8: Switches
Switches:
Relays:
Chapter 9: Transistors
Vacuum Tubes:
Transistors / Diodes:
- How Transistors Work
- How Semiconductors Work
- How do Diodes Work?
- How do diodes work, and what are they used for?
Zeners:
LEDs:
Chapter 10: Circuits and Circuit Diagrams
Circuit Diagrams:
- Circuit Diagrams, Circuit Symbols, Block Diagrams,
- Circuit Diagram Examples
- How To Draw Schematic Diagrams
- Circuit Diagrams
- Circuit Symbols and Circuit Diagrams
Chapter 11: Integrated Circuits and Circuit Diagrams
Integrated Circuits:
Integrated Circuit Diagrams:
Chapter 12: Audio / Amplifiers
Audio Amplifiers:
- How Amplifiers Work
- How Cordless Telephones Work
- A Potpourri of Audio Amplifiers
- Amplifier Basics - How Amps Work
Chapter 13: RF Circuits
Radio / RF Circuits:
- How Radio Works
- How Ham Radio Works
- How does a receiver work?
- How Cell Phones Work
- Understanding Wireless Phone Coverage Areas (.pdf)
Chapter 14: Digital Operations 1
Digital Operations:
- Digital Logic Systems
- How Electronic Gates Work
- Digital Electronics - Logic Circuits
- Very Basic Circuits
- Basic IC types > Analog versus digital circuits
Download Links:
- Binary Counter (.EXE file)
- Binary Clock (.EXE file)
- Binary Calculator (.EXE file)
- Binary Math Test answers (.rtf file)
Chapter 15: Digital Operations 2
ADCs
- How do ADCs work? (.pdf)
- How Car Computers Work
- Simple Analog to Digital Converter
- Analog to Digital Converters (A/Ds)
- Controlling the Real World With Computers
Chapter 16: Computers and Computer Components
- How Computers (Really) Work (Special)
- How PCs Work
- How Do Computers Work?
- How Computers Work
- Computers and How They Work
- How Computers Work
Chapter 17: Data Storage and Transmission
Data Transmission:
- How Blink Technology Works (RFID)
- Serial Data Transmission (.pdf)
- Internet Technology Explained: Hosting, Caching and Mirroring (.pdf)
Final Quiz Download Link:
- Final Quiz answers (.rtf file)