Principle

A capacitor is connected in a circuit with a variable-frequency voltage source. The impedance and phase displacement are determined as a function of frequency and of capacitance. Parallel and series impedances are measured.

Benefits


Intuitive, touch-optimized software that controls all devices simultaneously

Simplified implementation: all pre-settings already prepared

Easy frequency setting thanks to digital function generator

Fast and easy experimenting simply by switching components

Impedance will be computed in real-time

Further experiments in electricity and electronics can be performed with the equipment


Tasks


Determination of the impedance of a capacitor as a function of frequency.

Determination of the phase displacement between the terminal voltage and total current as a function of the frequency in the circuit.

Determination of the total impedance of capacitors connected in parallel and in series.


What you can learn about


Capacitance

Kirchhoff’s laws

Maxwell’s equations

A.C. impedance

Phase displacement


Operating system-independent software included. Computer not provided.