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Basically, if you have two resistors in series, then the total resistance is Rt = R1+R2. According to Kirchhoff's law, the total current entering a junction must be equal to the total current leaving it, so for a series circuit the current is the same in both resistors. From Ohm's law V=IRt and so from above V = I(R1+R2). This means that that total voltage in the circuit, V, is equal to the sum of the voltages across each resistor V1=IR1 and V2=IR2. This "divides" the voltage, so that for a 30V supply with two resistors of 10 ohms and 20 ohms respectively, the voltage across the first resistor will be 10V and the voltage across the second will be 20V. In this way a component requiring a lower voltage than the supply voltage can tap off from one of the resistors.
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What is example of dependent source and independent source of voltage and current?
Boss its a circuit not a device, you can also create one of yours..... just use simple logic of voltage divider and current divider rules...-satendra.svnit@gmail.com
What are the two advantages of voltage-divider bias?
only one dc supply is necessary.Operating point is almost independent of β variation.Operating point stabilized against shift in temperature.
How does LM 7805 work?
The LM7805 is a linear voltage regulator that produces a relatively constant output voltage of +5VDC. There is an input pin, which must generally be greater than +7VDC, a ground pin, and an output pin. If the ground pin is connected to a resistor divider network between output and ground, it can be made adjustable for an output voltage greater the +5VDC. Its rating is 1A, but boost circuits can be built to give it more capacity.
What is the Definition for ohms?
Ohm is the unit for electrical resistance. The definition is given by Ohm's Law: resistance = voltage / current; in SI units: ohms = volts / amperes. For example, a resistance of 1 ohm would result in 1 ampere of current for every volt applied.
What is the formula for Ohms Law?
V = I * RThe equation you are looking for is R = V/I, although this is derived from the definition of the ohm, not Ohm's Law!Ohm's Law is merely a statement which, in effect, says that for a limited range of conductors, the ratio of voltage to current is constant for variations in voltage.If the ratio of voltage to current changes for variations in voltage, then Ohm's Law does not apply.However, the ratio of voltage to current will always tell you what the resistance of a load or device happens to be for that particular ratio.
What is the definition of stiff voltage divider?
A voltage divider in which the base current is small compared to the current in R2 (resistor in other path to ground) is said to be a stiff voltage divider because the voltage is relatively independent of different transistors and temperature effects.
How does a voltage divider work?
The essential circuit of a voltage divider, also called a potential divider, is:
What is the voltage d?
voltage divider
What is a voltage divider circuit?
The voltage divider circuit is a network of two or more components in series, often resistors, between a potential difference. The voltage between the components will be somewhere between the potential difference across the whole network and so divides the total voltage into one or more intermediate voltages.
What is the difference between voltage divider and potential divider?
its the same
How do design a high voltage voltmeter?
Use a voltage divider and an standard high input impedance voltmeter connected to the low voltage output tap of the divider. Just check that: a) the voltage divider has enough resistance to minimize loading of the voltage source (The voltage divider resistance should be as high as possible). b) the voltmeter's input impedance is at least 10-20 times larger than the output resistance (impedance) of the divider. If necessary add a high-input impedance amplifier or a transducer between the divider output and the voltmeter. What is high voltage for you?
What is function of a divider in electrical system?
what is function of a voltage divider in electrical system
What is the voltage divider theorem?
it is aa linear circuit that produces the output voltage from the fraction of its input. It is also known as potential divider.
What is the difference between a voltage divider circuit and voltage regulator I was told if the circuit consumes low current then the voltage divider can be used what does that mean?
A: that is true for less current a divider is OK it has to do with the series resistance and loading if the loading is forever fixed and the source is also fixed at a value then a divider can be used no matter what the current is.
What is voltage divider circuit?
The two resistor voltage divider is used often to supply a voltage different from that of an available battery or power supply. In application the output voltage depends upon the resistance of the load it drives.
What kind of circuit lowers voltage?
you can use a voltage divider or a step-down transformer to lower voltage.
What are advantages of voltage divider bias over the other types of biasing ci?
You can use more than one type of voltage divider in it. It can sometimes get mixed signals with all the things going on.
