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We leave it to you, as a professional educator, to decide if any of these resources are right for you and your learners, and how best to use them. 2 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Contents Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology 5 Diodes (circuit protection) 25 Electrical and Electronic Principles 6 Transformer basics 26 Unit and Circuit Symbols 7 Faraday’s Law 27 Resistor Combinations 8 Lenz’s Law 28 Ohm’s Law and Power examples 9 Electric motors and generators (introduction) 29 Kirchhoff’s Laws 10 DC motor types (series and shunt) 30 RC circuits 11 Motors (AC and DC) 31 What is alternating current (AC)? 12 Electromagnetic Compatibility 32 The AC Waveform 13 Electromagnetic Compatibility 33 Phase Difference and Phase Shift 14 System diagrams (basic introduction) 34 Phase Difference and Phase Shift 15 Open and Closed loop systems and block diagrams 35 Resistors, capacitors and inductors in AC circuits 16 Block Diagrams 36 Power Factor 17 Sensors and Transducers 37 Filters (low and high pass) 18 Sensors and Transducers 38 Battery types 19 Diodes39 Solar (PV) Cells 20 Transistors (switch) 40 Rectifier circuits 21 Transistor (common emitter amplifier) 41 Voltage regulators 22 Darlington Pair 42 Power supplies and load regulation 23 Darlington Pair 43 Fuses and circuit breakers 24 Op Amps – comparator 44 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link 3 Contents The summing op-amp 45 Online circuit simulator 46 Online op-amp simulator (from Texas Instruments) 47 Introduction to digital logic gates 48 Logic gate truth tables 49 Online logic simulator 50 Basic flip flops 51 The D-Type flip flop 52 JK and T type flip flops 53 Online simulation software 54 BCD Counter 55 Display Decoder 56 Data sheets online 57 Embedded systems - application of programmable devices 58 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers 59 Programmable Interface Controller (PIC) 60 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) 61 System layouts for programmable devices – the microwave oven 62 4 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology (John Bird, 2013) Description: A text book providing comprehensive coverage of circuit theory and electrical/electronic devices. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: £30.39 Format: Paperback or Kindle Book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electrical-Circuit-Theory-Technology-John/ dp/0415662869/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417770198&sr=8-2&keyword s=john+bird+electrical+and+electronic+principles+and+technology 5 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Electrical and Electronic Principles (John Bird, 2014) Description: A text book providing comprehensive coverage of electrical and electronic principles. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: £25.64 Format: Paperback or Kindle Book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electrical-Electronic-Principles-TechnologyJohn/dp/0415662850/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417770198&sr=81&keywords=john+bird+electrical+and+electronic+principles+and+ technology 6 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Unit and Circuit Symbols Description: Comprehensive resource presenting standard electrical units and circuits symbols. Web page with PDF to download. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Webpage with PDF download http://www.theiet.org/students/resources/units-symbols.cfm 7 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Resistor Combinations Description: Excellent introduction to resistor circuits including resistors in series and parallel. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circuits/Lesson-4/ Combination-Circuits 8 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Ohm’s Law and Power examples Description: Recap on Ohm’s Law and power calculations. Includes links to further tutorials on DC networks. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/dccircuits/dcp_2.html 9 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Kirchhoff’s Laws Description: A good introduction to Kirchhoff’s first and second laws. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/dccircuits/dcp_4.html 10 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link RC circuits Description: An explanation with examples of RC circuits. Includes RC time constant. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/rc/rc_1.html 11 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link What is alternating current (AC)? Description: Introduction to AC theory – includes generation and transmission and links to further detailed worksheets. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_2/chpt_1/1.html 12 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link The AC Waveform Description: An introduction to the theory of the AC waveform – including amplitude, frequency and periodic time. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/accircuits/ac-waveform.html 13 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Phase Difference and Phase Shift Description: An introduction to the concept of phase and phase angle in AC circuits. Explains how to construct phasor diagrams. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/accircuits/phase-difference.html 14 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link AC circuits: alternating current electricity Description: An introduction to AC theory including the behaviour of inductors and capacitors in AC circuits. Has some useful animated graphics illustrating phase difference. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au//jw/AC.html 15 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Resistors, capacitors and inductors in AC circuits Description: An introduction to the behaviour of resistors, inductors and capacitors in AC circuits, including phasor diagrams. 12 page PDF including diagrams. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Online PDF http://www.physics.ryerson.ca/sites/default/files/u11/guidelines/L5_ RLC_Circuits.pdf 16 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Power Factor Description: Tutorial covering power factor in AC circuits. Includes detailed explanation and worked examples. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_2/chpt_11/3.html 17 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Filters (low and high pass) Description: Tutorials explaining the function and application of low and high pass filters. Includes worked examples. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/filter/filter_2.html 18 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Battery types Description: An explanation of the features and characteristics of different types of batteries. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/whats_the_best_battery 19 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Solar (PV) Cells Description: Website dedicated to solar photo-voltaic (PV) cell education. Includes detailed explanation of how solar cells work. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://pveducation.org/pvcdrom/solar-cell-operation/solar-cell-structure 20 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Rectifier circuits Description: A full explanation of the function and application of a range of DC diode rectifier circuits. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_3/4.html 21 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Voltage regulators Description: A basic introduction to voltage regulators and power supplies. Includes a block diagram. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electrical4u.com/regulated-power-supply/ 22 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Power supplies and load regulation Description: Explain the function and operation of stabilised power supplies, including load regulation. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Online PDF http://www.talkingelectronics.com/Download%20eBooks/Principles%20 of%20electronics/CH-17.pdf 23 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Fuses and circuit breakers Description: A basic introduction to fuses. Also includes discussion about circuit breakers and other forms of circuit protection. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_1/chpt_12/4.html 24 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Diodes (circuit protection) Description: Explains how diodes can be used to protect a circuit. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://jeelabs.org/2011/01/09/easy-electrons-%E2%80%93-diodes/ 25 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Transformer basics Description: A basic introduction to transformers. Includes voltage, current and turns ratio. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/transformer/transformer-basics.html 26 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Faraday’s Law Description: A tutorial explaining Faraday’s Law. Includes practical experiments that could be performed. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://electrical4u.com/faraday-law-of-electromagnetic-induction/ 27 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Lenz’s Law Description: A tutorial explanation of Lenz’s Law. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://electrical4u.com/lenz-law-of-electromagnetic-induction/ 28 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Electric motors and generators (introduction) Description: An introduction to how DC motors and generators work. Includes animated diagrams. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/electricmotors.html 29 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link DC motor types (series and shunt) Description: An explanation of the different types of DC motor – including series and shunt types. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://electrical4u.com/types-of-dc-motor-separately-excited-shuntseries-compound-dc-motor/ 30 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Motors (AC and DC) Description: Website with comprehensive explanation of AC and DC motor types. Includes videos of motors in operation. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.edisontechcenter.org/electricmotors.html 31 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Electromagnetic Compatibility Description: Series of web pages explaining electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and how it can be mitigated against. Ofcom website. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/topics/research/RAwebPages/ Radiocomms/index.htm 32 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link EMC and legislation Description: Website explaining EMC and legislation. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.ukqrm.org.uk/legislation.php 33 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link System diagrams (basic introduction) Description: A basic introduction to system diagrams. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/electronics/ industrial_designrev2.shtml 34 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Open and Closed loop systems and block diagrams Description: Website explaining open and closed loop systems, including inputs, outputs and feedback. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/systems/open-loop-system.html 35 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Block Diagrams Description: Tutorial explaining the use of block diagrams for describing electrical and electronic systems. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.hobbyprojects.com/block_diagrams/block_diagrams.html 36 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Sensors and Transducers Description: Tutorial covering sensors and transducers (input devices) and actuators (output devices). Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/io/io_1.html 37 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link 7-segment LED displays Description: Tutorial about LED displays (output devices). Website also includes tutorials about other output devices. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/blog/7-segment-display-tutorial.html 38 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Diodes Description: A basic introduction to the diode. Includes an explanation of circuit protection using diodes, and also zener diodes. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 39 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Transistors (switch) Description: An explanation of how a transistor can be used as a switch. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/transistor/tran_4.html 40 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Transistor (common emitter amplifier) Description: An explanation of how a transistor can be used as a common emitter amplifier. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_4/5.html 41 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Darlington Pair Description: A simple explanation of the Darlington pair transistor. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/transis2.htm 42 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Op Amps Description: A series of video tutorials introducing the characteristics, configuration and operation of op-amps. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page with video tutorials http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/videos/73.html 43 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Op Amps – comparator Description: A tutorial explaining the function of op amps, including the op amp comparator. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/opamp/op-amp-building-blocks.html 44 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link The summing op-amp Description: A tutorial about the summing op-amp. Includes characteristic equations. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/opamp/opamp_4.html 45 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Online circuit simulator Description: Free online simulation package. Includes inverting, non-inverting and summing op-amps. Can perform simulation of other circuits, including digital circuits and flip flops. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free, but requires setup of login. Some limitations in free version. Format: Web page – online simulation tool https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/mrp5kc/op-amp-inverting-summingamplifier/ 46 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Online op-amp simulator (from Texas Instruments) Description: Online simulation tool includes inverting and noninverting op-amps. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page – simulation tool http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/analog/webench/amplifiers.page 47 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Introduction to digital logic gates Description: Complete set of tutorials covering digital logic gates and types. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/logic/logic_1.html 48 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Logic gate truth tables Description: A tutorial about logic gate truth tables. Also has an introduction to Boolean algebra and expressions. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/boolean/bool_7.html http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 49 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Online logic simulator Description: Online logic simulator. Includes most popular logic gates and flip flops. Combinational circuits can be constructed and tested. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page – online simulation http://www.neuroproductions.be/logic-lab/ 50 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Basic flip flops Description: An introduction to the four main type of flip flop – including D and T types. Begins with an explanation of the S-R flip flop (using NOR and NAND gates). Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.circuitstoday.com/flip-flops http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 51 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link The D-Type flip flop Description: An introduction to the operation of the D-type flip flop. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/sequential/seq_4.html http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 52 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link JK and T type flip flops Description: Explanation of the operation of the JK and T type flip flop. Includes circuit diagrams and truth tables. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm http://www.brighthubengineering.com/diy-electronics-devices/46610jk-and-t-flip-flops/#imgn_1 53 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Online simulation software Description: Online simulation software. Includes simulation of analogue and digital circuits. Can also simulate flip flops. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free (but requires login). Free version limited to circuits with 10 components. Format: Online simulation tool http://www.docircuits.com/public-circuit/457/d-flipflop http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 54 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link BCD Counter Description: An explanation of how a BCD counter works. Describes the circuit for the BCD counter using JK flip flops. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/counter/bcd-counter-circuit.html http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 55 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Display Decoder Description: A description of a display decoder from BCD to 7-segment. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/combination/comb_6.html http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 56 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Data sheets online Description: An introduction to the four main type of flip flop – including D and T types. Begins with an explanation of the S-R flip flop (using NOR and NAND gates). Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/logic/logic_1.html http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 57 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Embedded systems – application of programmable devices Description: A basic introduction to embedded systems (i.e. systems using a programmable device such as a microprocessor or microcontroller). Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.engineersgarage.com/articles/embedded-systems http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 58 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Description: A thorough video introduction to microcontrollers and comparison with microprocessors. Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmvUY4S0UbI 59 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Programmable Interface Controller (PIC) Description: An introduction to programmable interface controllers (PICs). Supports: OCR Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3 Unit 5 Cost: Free Format: Web page http://www.circuitstoday.com/peripheral-interface-controller-pic http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/diode1.htm 60 Cambridge TECHNICALS Resources Link Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Description: An introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs). 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