Charging and Discharging of a Condenser
Product Code : JA-AET-1469
The capacitor charging and discharging trainer is used to plot voltage and current against time while a condenser charges and discharges, and to find the time constant from each graph. It has a 0-20 V DC, 25 mA continuously variable regulated supply, four electrolytic condensers and three SPDT switches (SKU JA-AET-1469).
Specifications
Parts listed for the condenser board:
| Product | Charging and Discharging of a Condenser |
| SKU | JA-AET-1469 |
| DC supply | 0-20 V DC at 25 mA, continuously variable, regulated |
| Condensers | Four electrolytic |
| Switches | Three SPDT |
| Mains | 230 V ±10%, 50 Hz AC; ON/OFF switch, fuse and jewel light |
| Patch cords | 4 mm spring-loaded plugs, stackable from the rear at both ends, 0.5 m |
| Other apparatus required | Digital stop clock; digital DC voltmeter (2 V / 20 V); digital DC current meter (20 mA) |
Graphs plotted
The listed experiments determine the time constant from:
- Voltage across the condenser against time while charging
- Charging current against time
- Voltage across the condenser against time while discharging
- Discharge current against time
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the charging and discharging board with patch cords and operating instructions, supplied by JaincoLab; a stop clock and digital meters are listed as other apparatus required.
Frequently asked questions
What is determined in the condenser experiment?
The time constant, found from voltage-time and current-time graphs for both charging and discharging.
How many condensers are provided?
Four electrolytic condensers, with three SPDT switches on the panel.
What else is needed?
A digital stop clock, a digital DC voltmeter with 2 V and 20 V ranges and a digital DC current meter with a 20 mA range.
Related products
- Ohms Law Series and Parallel Circuits
- Measurement of Inductance and Capacitance
- Series and Parallel Resonance
- Passive Filters
See the analog electronics trainer range for other items in this family.
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