Using MultiSIM : troubleshooting DC/AC circuits

Now updated to MultiSIM 9, this workbook supplements basic DC/AC instruction and demonstrates howto troubleshoot faulty circuits using MultiSIM as the standard tool. Working on the computer, readers will learn to make measurements, determine faults, replace components, and test results using the same processesand techniques that would be used in an actual hardware lab. This highly engaging approach quickly builds the skill and confidence levels necessary to do live circuit troubleshooting in real-world situations. UsingMultiSIM: Troubleshooting DC/AC Circuits, 4E can also be used as a stand-alone guide for fostering a thorough understanding of basic circuit fundamentals.

Preface	p. ix
1 Introduction to MultiSIM: the Electronics Lab in the Computer	p. 1
Working Within the Microsoft Windows Environment	p. 1
Opening and Using MultiSIM	p. 1
Introducing MultiSIM	p. 1
Component and Instrument Libraries	p. 3
Using the Help Function in MultiSIM	p. 6
Saving Your Work	p. 6
Opening a Circuit File and Building Your First Circuit	p. 6
2 Introduction to Electricity and Electronics: Electrical Quantities and Components	p. 9
Introduction	p. 9
Activity 2.1 Electronic Components and Power Sources	p. 9
Activity 2.2 The Basic Circuit	p. 13
Activity 2.3 Changing and Measuring Resistance Values	p. 14
Activity 2.4 Changing Voltage Values and Related Circuit Changes	p. 15
Activity 2.5 Resistor Color Codes (Three- and Four-Band Resistors	p. 16
Activity 2.6 Resistor Color Codes (Five-Band Resistors)	p. 16
Activity 2.7 Adjusting and Measuring Potentiometer Resistance	p. 17
Activity 2.8 Validating Ohm's Law	p. 18
Activity 2.9 Calculating Power Consumption	p. 21
3 Electric Circuits	p. 23
Introduction	p. 23
Activity 3.1 Recognizing a Complete Circuit	p. 23
Activity 3.2 Recognizing a Series Circuit	p. 25
Activity 3.3 Recognizing a Parallel Circuit	p. 26
Activity 3.4 Recognizing a Series-Parallel Circuit	p. 26
Activity 3.5 Measuring Voltage in a Circuit	p. 27
4 Analyzing and Troubleshooting Series Circuits	p. 29
Introduction	p. 29
Activity 4.1 The Series Circuit	p. 30
Activity 4.2 Measuring Voltage and Current in a Series Circuit	p. 30
Activity 4.3 Using Kirchhoff's Voltage Law in a Series Circuit	p. 32
Activity 4.4 Determining Total Resistance in a Series Circuit	p. 33
Activity 4.5 Determining Unknown Parameters in Series Circuits	p. 34
Activity 4.6 Grounding the Circuit	p. 35
Activity 4.7 Series-Aiding and Series-Opposing Power Sources	p. 37
Activity 4.8 Unloaded Voltage Dividers and Resistor Power Requirements	p. 37
5 Analyzing and Troubleshooting Parallel Circuits	p. 39
Introduction	p. 39
Activity 5.1 The Parallel Circuit	p. 39
Activity 5.2 Measuring Voltage and Current in a Parallel Circuit	p. 40
Activity 5.3 Using Kirchhoff's Current Law in a Parallel Circuit	p. 42
Activity 5.4 Determining Total Resistance in a Parallel Circuit	p. 44
Activity 5.5 Determining Unknown Parameters in a Parallel Circuit	p. 46
6 Analyzing Series-Parallel Circuits	p. 49
Introduction	p. 49
Activity 6.1 The Series-Parallel Circuit	p. 50
Activity 6.2 Simplifying Series-Parallel Circuits	p. 50
Activity 6.3 Measuring Voltage and Current in a Series-Parallel Circuit	p. 51
Activity 6.4 Loaded and Unloaded Voltage Divider Circuits	p. 52
Activity 6.5 The Effects of Voltmeter Loading	p. 53
Activity 6.6 Dealing with Bridge Circuits	p. 54
7 Basic Network Analysis	p. 57
Introduction	p. 57
Activity 7.1 Recognizing a Complex Circuit	p. 58
Activity 7.2 Mesh Analysis	p. 58
Activity 7.3 Nodal Analysis	p. 59
Activity 7.4 The Superposition Theorem	p. 60
Activity 7.5 Using Thevenin's Theorem	p. 60
Activity 7.6 Using Norton's Theorem	p. 61
Activity 7.7 Tee-to-Pi and Pi-to-Tee Conversions	p. 62
8 Electrical Power Sources	p. 67
Introduction	p. 67
Activity 8.1 DC Power Sources and Internal Resistance	p. 68
Activity 8.2 DC Power Sources in Series	p. 70
Activity 8.3 DC Power Sources in Parallel	p. 71
Activity 8.4 More DC Power Sources in MultiSIM	p. 71
Activity 8.5 The Subcircuit as a Power Source	p. 72
Activity 8.6 Introducing the Alternating Current (AC) Power Source	p. 72
9 Using MultiSIM Test Equipment	p. 73
Introduction	p. 73
Activity 9.1 Using Digital Multimeters (DMMs) in DC Circuits	p. 73
Activity 9.2 Using the Digital Panel Meters in DC Circuits	p. 76
Activity 9.3 Internal Resistance of Current and Voltage Meters	p. 77
Activity 9.4 Calculating the Value of Shunt Resistors for Ammeters	p. 78
Activity 9.5 Calculating the Value of Multiplier Resistors for Voltmeters	p. 79
Activity 9.6 The Oscilloscope as a V DC/AC Test Instrument	p. 79
10 Electromagnetic Devices	p. 85
Introduction	p. 85
Activity 10.1 Using the Inductors Found in MultiSIM	p. 86
Activity 10.2 Using MultiSIM Transformers	p. 86
Activity 10.3 Using MultiSIM Relays	p. 88
Activity 10.4 Using the MultiSIM DC Motor	p. 89
11 Alternating Voltage and Current	p. 91
Introduction	p. 91
Activity 11.1 Various AC Waveshapes	p. 92
Activity 11.2 Measuring Time and Frequency of AC Waveshapes	p. 92
Activity 11.3 Measuring RMS, Average, Peak, Peak-to-Peak, and Instantaneous Values	p. 95
Activity 11.4 Phase Relationships between Waveshapes	p. 96
Activity 11.5 Harmonic Relationships between AC Signals	p. 96
Activity 11.6 Characteristics of MultiSIM Measuring Instruments in AC Circuits	p. 97
Activity 11.7 Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power in Resistive AC Circuits	p. 98
12 Inductance and Inductive Reactance	p. 99
Introduction	p. 99
Activity 12.1 Measuring Inductance with an Inductance Test Circuit	p. 100
Activity 12.2 Calculating and Measuring Inductance	p. 101
Activity 12.3 Calculating and Measuring Inductive Reactance in an AC Circuit	p. 101
Activity 12.4 Phase Relationships in Inductive Circuits	p. 103
Activity 12.5 The Q of an Inductor and Power Consumption in Inductances	p. 104
13 Resistive-Inductive Circuits	p. 107
Introduction	p. 107
Activity 13.1 Series Resistive-Inductive (RL) Circuits	p. 107
Activity 13.2 Parallel Resistive-Inductive (RL) Circuits	p. 110
Activity 13.3 Series-Parallel Resistive-Inductive (RL) Circuits	p. 112
Activity 13.4 Pulse Response and L/R Time Constants of RL Circuits	p. 114
14 Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance	p. 117
Introduction	p. 117
Activity 14.1 Checking Capacitance with an Oscilloscope and a Meter	p. 118
Activity 14.2 Calculating and Measuring Total Capacitance	p. 119
Activity 14.3 Calculating and Measuring Capacitive Reactance in an AC Circuit	p. 120
Activity 14.4 Phase Relationships in Capacitive Circuits	p. 122
15 Resistive-Capacitive Circuits	p. 125
Introduction	p. 125
Activity 15.1 Series Resistive-Capacitive (RC) Circuits	p. 125
Activity 15.2 Parallel Resistive-Capacitive (RC) Circuits	p. 129
Activity 15.3 Series-Parallel Resistive-Capacitive (RC) Circuits	p. 131
Activity 15.4 Pulse Response and Time Constants of RC Circuits	p. 132
16 Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive Circuits	p. 137
Introduction	p. 137
Activity 16.1 Series Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive (RLC) Circuits	p. 137
Activity 16.2 Parallel Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive (RLC) Circuits	p. 141
Activity 16.3 Series-Parallel Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive (RLC) Circuits	p. 143
Activity 16.4 Series and Parallel Resonant Circuits	p. 144
17 Transformer Circuits	p. 147
Introduction	p. 147
Activity 17.1 Transformer Circuits	p. 147
Activity 17.2 Transformer Buck/Boost Circuits	p. 150
18 Passive Filter Circuits	p. 153
Introduction	p. 153
Activity 18.1 The MultiSIM Bode Plotter	p. 153
Activity 18.2 Low-Pass Filter Circuits	p. 156
Activity 18.3 High-Pass Filter Circuits	p. 157
Activity 18.4 Band-Pass Filter Circuits	p. 158
Activity 18.5 Band-Reject, Bandstop, and Notch Filter Circuits	p. 159

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