Rejuvenation of Science Engineering and Technology related TLTP and other legacy material

EDEC Resources from ReSET Project
A collection of 84 Learning objects derived from EDEC in the areas of Electronic Engineering. These learning objects were created by the ReSET Project.

Please note that the ReSET project ended in 2006. Sadly both the original project website and the repository hosting the materials were hosted elsewhere and no longer exist.

• Amplifier Fundamentals : 1 Voltage Model
  Introduction to a simple amplifier model used for analysis purposes. Initially focusing on the ideal properties of a voltage amplifier model, including an interactive demonstration and student workbook (Learning Object 1/5).
• Amplifier Fundamentals : 2 Current Amplifier
  Focusing on the ideal properties of the simplified current amplifier model, this LO Illustrates the gain equation using circuit values. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 2/5).
• Amplifier Fundamentals : 3 Transconductance Amplifier
  Focusing on the ideal properties of a simple transconductance amplifier model. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 3/5)..
• Amplifier Fundamentals : 4 Transresistance Amplifier
  Focusing on the ideal properties of the simplified transresistance amplifier model. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 4/5)
• Amplifier Fundamentals : 5 Amplifier Input and Output
  Focusing on the ideal amplifier model input and ouput source and the effects of impedance. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 5/5).
• Amplifier Fundamentals
  Collection of 5 Learning Objects dealing with Amplifier Fundamentals. Includes a student workbook for each topic.
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 1 Small Signal BJT Model
  Description of the small signal Bipolar Junction Transistor model with DC and AC operating characteristics. Including animated Quiesent point demonstration and derivation of the small signal transconductance parameter. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 1/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 2 Common Emitter Amplifier
  DC analysis of the common emitter amplifier circuit operated as a small signal amplifier. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 2/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 3 Common Emitter Design
  Detailed interactive design of the common emitter amplifier. Comparison can be made between ideal and designed load line. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 3/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 4 Common Collector Amplifier
  DC and AC analysis of the common collector amplifier. Including derivation of current gain. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 4/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 5 Common Collector Example
  Limited common collector design example. Highlighting the effective design and application of the buffer amplifier (Learning object 5/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 6 Common Collector Design
  Interactive common collector amplifier design and simulated analysis. Passive component selection guided by hint and help buttons. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 6/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 7 Common Base Amplifier
  Brief description of the common base amplifier, including circuit parameters and operating characteristics. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 7/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers : 8 BJT Circuit Characteristics
  Characteristic gain and impedance parameters of common emitter, common collector and common base amplifier designs. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 8/8).
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers
  A sequence of 8 Learning Objects dealing with Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers. Includes workbooks for seven of the learning objects.
• Field Effect Transistor Amplifiers : 1 FET Transistor Model
  Brief overview and description of the field effect transistor model operated as a small signal amplifier. Including operating characteristics and circuit parameters. (Learning object 1/4).
• Field Effect Transistor Amplifiers : 2 FET Small Signal Model
  Comparison of the FET small signal amplifier and the BJT small signal amplifier. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 2/4).
• Field Effect Transistor Amplifiers : 3 Common Source Amplifier
  An analysis of the common source amplifier parameters. Examines the AC and DC equivalent circuits. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 3/4).
• Field Effect Transistor Amplifiers : 4 Common Drain Amplifier
  An analysis of the common drain amplifier parameters. Examines the AC and DC equivalent circuits. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 4/4).
• Field Effect Transistor Amplifiers
  A sequence of 4 learning objects dealing with field effect transistor amplifiers. Includes student workbooks for 3 of the learning objects.
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 1 Intrinsic Semiconductors
  The Bond Theory looks at the behaviour of valence electrons in solids to help explain their structure. Includes a student workbook. (Learning Object 1/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 2 Metals, Insulators and Semiconductors
  Band Theory in relation to metals, insulators and Semiconductors (Learning Object 2/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 3 Metal Conductor
  The Conduction Band and Valence Band in a metal conductor. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 3/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 4 Insulators
  Properties of a pure intrinsic semiconductor and insulator. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 4/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 5 Semiconductors
  Properties of a Semiconductor. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 5/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 6 Hole Motion
  The mechanism by which electron holes contribute to the conduction process. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 6/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 7 Extrinsic Semiconductors
  Doping of Silicon to make P an N type Semiconductor material. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 7/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 8 Current flow
  The mechanisms of current flow - drift & diffusion (Learning Object 8/20).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 9 Drift Current
  Description of drift current in semi-conductors. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 9/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 10 Ohms law
  A Derivation of Ohms law based on resistivity. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 10/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 11 Diffusion Current
  Diffusion Current - the description of charge carrier movement. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 11/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 12 Total Current
  Total current in a semiconductor due to drift and diffusion. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 12/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 13 Semiconductor Physics
  Descriptions of mass action law, space charge neutrality and Einstein relation. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 13/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 14 The Depletion Region
  Formation of a depletion region and flow of charge carriers across a p-n junction. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 14/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 15 Biasing
  Applying forward and reverse biasing on a p-n junction (Learning Object 15/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 16 Forward Biasing
  A p-n junction under forward bias conditions. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 16/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 17 Reverse Biasing
  A p-n junction under reverse bias conditions. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 17/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 18 Breakdown Region
  Breif explanation and illustration of zener and avalanche breakdown in zener diodes. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 18/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 19 Capacitance
  The sources of capacitance in a p-n junction. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 19/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 20 Diodes
  Signal/rectifier diode characteristics and symbol. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 20/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 21 Forward region
  Analysis of how the change in temperature affects the characteristics of the diode. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 21/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 22 Zener Diodes
  Characteristic and symbol for a zener diode. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 22/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 23 Diode Models
  Description and characteristics for piecewise linear diode models. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 23/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 24 Diode Load Lines
  Diode load lines - the current voltage relationship. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 24/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 25 Rectifier Circuits
  Description of basic rectifier circuit consisting of transformer, diode, capacitor and voltage regulator blocks. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 25/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 26 Half-wave
  A description and illustration of a half-wave rectifier. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 26/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 27 Full-wave
  A description and illustration of a full-wave rectifier. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 27/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 28 Ripple filtering
  Description and illustration of full-wave rectifier with reservoir capacitor smoothing. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 28/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions : 29 Zener Shunt Regulator
  Description and calculation of zener shunt regulator components. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 29/29).
• Semiconductors & PN Junctions
  Complete sequence of 29 Learning Objects dealing with Semiconductors and the P-N Junction. Includes student workbooks for 26 Learning Objects.
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 1 Review of Ideal Op Amp
  Brief review of an ideal op-amp characteristics and performance. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 1/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 2 Transistor Model of Op Amp
  Transistor level view of the internal structure of an operational amplifier and simple model view of the op-amp characteristics. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 2/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 3 Frequency Response
  This Learning object examines the frequency response of a non-ideal op-amp through the use of bode plots. Including overview of open loop gain and phase shift. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 3/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 4 Simplified Op Amp Model
  Simplified model of an op-amp with interactive areas used to highlight three characteristic stages i.e. input, ouput and frequency response. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 4/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 5 Simplified Op Amp Equation
  Description of terms used in the simple op-amp gain equation. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 5/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 6 Gain Derivation
  Op-amp gain equation extracted visually from the simple op-amp model. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 6/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 7 Gain Magnitude & Phase
  Op-amp gain and phase shift questions. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 7/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 8 Gain Bandwidth Product
  Description of the Gain Bandwidth Product, illustrated by means of an animated bode plot. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 8/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 9 Differential Input Impedance
  Brief description of the differential input impedance of an operational amplifier. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 9/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 10 Output Impedance
  Brief description of the output impedance of an operational amplifier, with the aid of a simple model diagram. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 10/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 11 Frequency Response
  In depth description of the frequency response of an operational amplifier used in a non-inverting closed loop configuration. This learning object incorporates derivation of gain and bode plot analysis. Includes a student workbook (Learning object 11/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 12 Frequency Response Question
  Frequency response question of an operational amplifier used in a closed loop non-inverting configuration. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 12/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 13 Input Impedance
  Analysis of the input impedance of an operational amplifier used in a non-inverting closed loop configuration. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 13/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 14 Input Impedance Question
  Question on the DC input impedance of an operational amplifier used in a non-inverting closed loop configuration. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 14/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 15 Output Impedance
  Analysis of the output impedance of an operational amplifier used in a non-inverting closed loop configuration. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 15/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 16 Output Impedance Question
  Question on the DC input impedance of an operational amplifier used in a non-inverting closed loop configuration. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 16/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 17 Frequency Response
  In depth description of the frequency response of an operational amplifier used in an inverting closed loop configuration. This learning object incorporates derivation of gain and bode plot analysis. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 17/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 18 Input Impedance
  Brief description of the input impedance of an operational amplifier used in an inverting closed loop configuration and an introduction to the use of miller components. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 18/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 19 Output Impedance
  Brief description of the output impedance of an operational amplifier used in an inverting closed loop configuration. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 19/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers : 20 Op Amp Gain
  This learning object examines the deviation in op amp gain due to loading. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 20/20).
• Non Ideal Operational Amplifiers
  Sequence of 20 Learning Objects dealing with non ideal operational amplifiers. Includes student workbooks for each learning object.
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 1 Introduction
  An Introduction to Transistor Amplifiers and types of Transistors. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 1/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 2 BJT - Physical Structure
  The physical structure and modes or operation of a bipolar junction transistor Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 2/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 3 BJT Operation
  The operation of a bipolar junction - studying the voltage biasing and current flow in an npn BJT. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 3/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 4 Base Curve Parameter
  The significance of the BJT characteristic curves to amplifier operation. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 4/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 5 Operating Point and Load Lines
  Drawing the load line to predict operation of a particular transistor amplifier, and choosing operating point (Q point). Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 5/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 6 BJT Biasing
  The importance of compensated d.c. biasing for fixed gain amplifier action. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 6/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 7 Fixed Base Bias
  An examination of fixed base bias transistor amplifier. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 7/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 8 Collector Feedback Bias
  An exploration of collector feedback bias. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 8/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 9 Self Bias
  An examination of self or potential divider bias. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 9/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 10 MOSFET Operations and Characteristics
  An introduction to the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 10/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 11 FET Transistor Model
  Designing a large signal (dc) model for an n-channel enhancement MOSFET. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 11/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics : 12 MOSFET Biasing
  A lesson that shows how the potential divider bias circuit can provide a stable dc operating point. Includes a student workbook (Learning Object 12/12).
• Transistor Operation and Characteristics
  A sequence of 12 Learning Objects dealing with Transistor Operation and Characteristics. Includes a student workbook for each Learning Object.