Overview
This course aims to provide a working explanation of the principles governing electronic circuits, demonstrating these principles with everyday devices. The course covers topics such as AC and DC power, transformers, diodes, capacitors, voltage regulators, and audio amplifiers. The teaching method involves a combination of theoretical understanding and practical applications, presented in 24 lectures by an award-winning Physics professor. The course is suitable for aspiring engineers, tinkerers, and anyone curious about understanding the behavior and inner circuitry of electronic devices.
Syllabus
Why AC Power is Used Over DC
Amplitude and Frequency Characterize an AC Signal
Three Components to Convert AC to DC
How the Transformer Converts Voltage in AC Circuits
The Relationship Between the Diode and Current Flow
How a Filter Capacitor Holds Extraneous DC Charge
A Voltage Regulator Finesses a DC Circuit
An Audio Amplifier Completes the Circuit
The Crucial Importance of a Filtered Capacitor
Taught by
Wondrium