Lab 7: Capacitors
Lab 7 will come from the published version of the lab manual.
Suggested Pre-Lab Activities
Completing the following activities before attending lab will save you time during the lab session.
- none
Lab Manual Errata
The following are known errors in the lab manual corresponding to lab 7.
- none
Lab Modifications
The following parts of lab 7 have been modified from the published version of the lab manual.
- Circuit 1 will be replaced with a new activity (PDF)
- In the lab homework, include the following:
- What is the value of the mystery ceramic capacitor in circuit 1?
- What is the value of the mystery electrolytic capacitor in circuit 1?
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
- Video: Breadboard
- Video: Dual power supply
- Video: Function generator
- Video: Oscilloscope
- Video: Oscilloscope triggering
- Video: LRC meter
- Website: Digi-Key 4-band resistor color code calculator
- Infographic: Using a potentiometer as a variable resistor
- Infographic: Connecting common circuit components to a breadboard
- Infographic: Using equipment with Earth ground