Basic signals
Basic signals: In the analysis of communication system, standard test signals play very important role. Such signals are used to check the performance of the system. Applying such signals at the...
View ArticleDelta or unit impulse function
Delta or unit impulse function: A discrete time unit impulse function is denoted by δ(n). Its amplitude is 1 at n=0 and for all other values of n; its amplitude is zero. δ(n)= 1 for n=0 δ(n)=0 for n≠0...
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Unit step signal: A discrete time unit step signal is denoted by u(n). its value is unity (1) for all positive values of n. that means its value is one for n ≥ 0. While for other values of n, its value...
View ArticleUnit ramp signal
Unit ramp signal: A discrete time unit ramp signal is denoted by ur(n). its value increases linearly with sample number n. mathematically it is defined as, Ur(n)= n for n ≥ 0 Ur(n) = 0 for n < 0...
View ArticleExponential signal
Exponential signal: A discrete time exponential signal is expressed as, Here ‘a’ is some real constant. If ‘a’ is the complex number then x(n) is written as, Here Ѳ denotes the phase. Now depending...
View ArticleSinusoidal waveform
Sinusoidal waveform: Discrete time sinusoidal wave: A discrete time sinusoidal waveform is denoted by, x(n) = A sin (wn) Here a = amplitude and w = angular frequency = 2πf This waveform is as shown in...
View ArticleBasic operations on continuous time signal
Basic operations on continuous time signal In this section we will study some basic operations on continuous time signal: A) Operation performed on dependent variables: These operations include...
View ArticleCLASSIFICATION OF TRANSDUCERS
CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSDUCERS Classification based on the transduction principle: a. Resistive transducers (Change in resistance), b. Capacitive transducers (Change in capacitance), c. Inductive...
View ArticleSelection criteria for transducers
Selection criteria for transducers: Selection of the transuder among the many available mainly depends upon: Input characteristics Transfer characteristics Output characteristics The following points...
View ArticleInduction wattmeter
Induction wattmeter: Induction wattmeter can be used in A.C. circuits only (in contrast with, dynamometer wattmeter can be used both in D.C. and A.C. circuits) and are useful only when the frequency...
View ArticleWattmeter connections
Wattmeter connections: Above figure shows the wattmeter connected in a single-phase A.C. circuit. The current coil of the instrument carries the load current, while the pressure or voltage coil carries...
View ArticleCapacitive sensor using a pencil drawing for Arduino
Capacitive sensor using a pencil drawing: Hi friends, today I am going to make a capacitive sensor using a pencil drawing for Arduino. Yes, it is possible! Let me explain more. As you know a pencil has...
View ArticleProgramming a microcontroller using Keil software
Programming a microcontroller using Keil software: Hello friends, today I am going to tell you how to create a microcontroller program file (.HEX format) and how to feed that program file in our...
View ArticleInstrumentation amplifier using Transducer Bridge
Instrumentation amplifier using Transducer Bridge: Following figure shows a simplified instrumentation amplifier using a transducer bridge. A resistive transducer whose resistance changes as a function...
View ArticleApplications of Instrumentation Amplifier
Applications of Instrumentation Amplifier: Instrumentation Amplifier: Temperature indicator The circuit of the instrumentation amplifier can be used as a temperature indicator if the transducer in the...
View ArticleGauss elimination method
Gauss elimination method : Introduction: Many times we are required to find out solution of linear equations. We also know that, we can find out roots of linear equations if we have sufficient number...
View ArticleJacobi’s iteration method
Iterative methods for solving linear equations: The preceding methods of solving simultaneous linear equations are known as direct methods as they yield exact solution. On the other hand an iterative...
View ArticleGauss Jordan Method
Gauss Jordan Method: INTRODUCTION: In the last article about solving the roots of given linear equations, we have discussed Gauss Elimination method. In that method we just go on eliminating one...
View ArticleCRO and its Function
CRO and its Function: Block Diagram of CRO: Cathode ray tube (CRT): CRT Produces a sharply focused beam of electrons, accelerated to a very high velocity. This electron beam travels from electron gun...
View ArticleCausal and Noncausal System (Causality Property)
Causal and Noncausal System: A) Causal systems: Definition: A system is said to be causal system if its output depends on present and past inputs only and not on future inputs. Examples: The...
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