Capacitors and Timer Circuits
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What are the two main types of capacitors?

  • Series and Parallel
  • Fixed and Variable
  • Linear and Non-Linear
  • Polarised and Non-Polarised (correct)

    • What is the unit of capacitance?

  • Ampere
  • Farad (correct)
  • Ohm
  • Volt

    • The farad is a commonly used unit for capacitance in electronics.

    False (B)

    The basic unit of capacitance is the ______.

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    What types of capacitors are included in polarised capacitors?

    <p>Electrolytic Capacitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A larger resistance in a charging circuit will lead to a faster charging process.

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    The simple RC timer circuit is widely used in practical circuits because of its reliability and accuracy.

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    Name three limitations of a simple RC timer circuit.

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    A buffer in an electronic circuit amplifies a signal.

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    What type of circuit produces a single pulse of fixed duration when triggered?

    <p>Monostable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 555 timer IC can be configured as both a monostable and an astable timer.

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    What are the two external components required for a monostable timer?

    <p>A resistor and a capacitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the output of a monostable timer when it is triggered?

    <p>The output goes high and remains high for a predetermined time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The time in seconds taken for a monostable timer to go from its triggered state to its stable state is known as the ______ time delay.

    <p>time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formula for calculating the time delay of a monostable timer is T = 1.1 * R * C where T is in seconds, R in ohms, and C in farads.

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    To adjust the time delay of a monostable timer, you can change the value of the capacitor or the resistor.

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    Which of the following is NOT a method for adjusting the time delay of a monostable timer?

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    An astable circuit has a stable output state.

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    What does the term 'square wave' refer to in the context of an astable circuit?

    <p>A waveform with a rectangular shape that alternates between a high and low state for equal durations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The frequency of an astable circuit can be calculated using the formula: f = 1/(T1 + T2), where T1 is the mark time and T2 is the space time.

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    On an oscilloscope trace, which of the following represent the time duration the output is high?

    <p>Mark (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mark/space ratio is determined by the ratio of the 'mark' time to the 'space' time in an astable circuit.

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    The ______ time is the duration for which the output voltage is high, while the ______ time is the duration for which the output voltage is low.

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    Flashcards

    Capacitor

    A component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.

    Polarised capacitor

    A capacitor that has a positive and negative terminal, and can only be charged with the correct polarity.

    Non-polarised capacitor

    A capacitor that does not have a polarity and can be charged in any direction.

    Charging a capacitor

    The process of filling a capacitor with electrical charge.

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    Discharging a capacitor

    The process of removing electrical charge from a capacitor.

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    RC timer circuit

    A capacitor is connected in series with a resistor to slow down the charging or discharging process.

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    Charging time

    The time it takes for a capacitor to charge to a specific voltage.

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    Discharging time

    The time it takes for a capacitor to discharge to a specific voltage.

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    Farad (F)

    A unit of capacitance, representing the charge stored per unit of voltage.

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    Microfarad (µF)

    One millionth of a farad, a more practical unit used for measuring capacitance.

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    Monostable timer

    A type of timer circuit that produces a single output pulse of a fixed duration when triggered.

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    Pulse duration

    The amount of time the output of a monostable timer remains high after being triggered.

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    Stable state

    The state of a monostable timer when it is not producing an output pulse.

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    Triggered state

    The state of a monostable timer when it is producing an output pulse.

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    Astable timer

    A circuit that continuously oscillates between two states, producing a square wave output.

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    Mark time

    The time the output of an astable timer is high.

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    Space time

    The time the output of an astable timer is low.

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    Frequency

    The number of cycles per second of an oscillating signal.

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    Buffer

    A sub-system designed to strengthen or amplify a signal, typically used to handle a load.

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    Oscilloscope trace

    A graphical representation of a signal's amplitude and time.

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    Amplitude

    The vertical height of a signal on an oscilloscope display.

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    Period

    The time for one complete cycle of an oscillating signal.

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    Mark/space ratio

    A ratio that describes the relative duration of the high and low periods of an oscillating signal.

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    555 timer IC

    A widely used integrated circuit (IC) used for building timers.

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    555 monostable timer

    A type of 555 timer application that provides a single, timed output pulse when triggered.

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    555 astable timer

    A type of 555 timer application that produces a continuous square wave output.

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    Adjustable timing

    The ability to adjust the time delay of a circuit.

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    Timing tolerance

    The difference between the actual time delay and the theoretical time delay.

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    Timing components

    The circuit components that determine the frequency of an astable timer.

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    Frequency calculation

    The process of calculating the frequency of an astable timer output.

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    Study Notes

    Capacitors

    • Two main types: polarized and non-polarized
    • Polarised capacitors include electrolytic capacitors
    • Units of capacitance measured in farads (F)
    • Often used in micro-farads (µF) (1 F = 1,000,000 µF)
    • Capacitors store charge
    • Charging a capacitor from a voltage supply is rapid
    • Including a resistor in series slows the charging process
    • Time taken to charge depends on capacitor and resistor values
    • Graph shows predictable charging, reaching supply voltage

    Discharging Capacitors

    • Discharging can be slowed by using a large resistance
    • Practical timer circuits have limitations: gradual output change, small current, timing affected by load
    • Timing processing unit required to overcome these limitations
    • A buffer acts as an intermediate in signal strengthening

    Practical Timer Circuits

    • Simple RC (resistor-capacitor) circuits demonstrate timer concept
    • Poorly defined timing periods
    • Limited current output
    • Limitations to driving the load

    Monostable Circuits

    • Produce single pulse of fixed duration with a trigger pulse
    • 555 timer IC is common for monostable configuration
    • One stable output state (0V) until triggered, then pulses to near supply voltage
    • Time duration controlled by external resistor and capacitor components

    Interpreting Oscilloscope Traces

    • Calculating period and amplitude from oscilloscope traces
    • Time base and voltage gain settings are crucial
    • Calculate mark/space duration and frequency using these settings
    • Output frequency depends on capacitor and resistor values

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    Explore the principles of capacitors, including their types and charging behavior. Learn about the practical applications of RC circuits in timer functions and the effects of resistance on discharging. This quiz covers fundamental concepts essential for understanding electronic components.

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