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Lab 7: Capacitors

Resources

Watch/read the following resources prior to attending this lab. This information will teach you how to use lab equipment and provide suggestions and technical tips for successfully completing the lab.

• Textbook: Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4
• Equipment videos
  • Dual power supply
  • Oscilloscope
  • Tabletop multimeter
• Videos
  • Breadboard
  • Function generator
  • LRC meter
• Website: Digi-Key 4-band resistor color code calculator
• Infographics
  • Wiring a potentiometer vs. wiring a variable resistor
  • Using a potentiometer as a variable resistor
  • Connecting common circuit components to a breadboard
  • Using equipment with Earth ground

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