DC and AC Power Fundamentals
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Join Keysight engineers for a skill-building deep dive into DC and AC power concepts. This course guides you through foundational power principles from voltage and current to AC waveforms and power transmission with demonstrations and step-by-step guidance you can start applying in your lab today. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze, measure, and troubleshoot DC and AC power systems with confidence.

Learn:

  • How voltage, current, and resistance behave in both DC and AC circuits.
  • How to interpret and apply power transmission and conversion principles.
  • How to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies to make accurate measurements.

This course is ideal for electrical and electronics engineers, or anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of power fundamentals and how to apply them using real-world test equipment.

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Lessons
Lesson 1 - Introduction - DC and AC Power Fundamentals

Lesson 1 - Introduction - DC and AC Power Fundamentals

Introduces the basics of DC and AC power, including voltage, current, resistance, and power. It also discusses the different types of power supplies and how they work.
The Power Handbook

Application Notes

The Power Handbook

Read this handbook for a “one-stop-shop” for basic information on power-related topics, incorporating information from many of our application notes.

Lesson 2 - Power Basics

Lesson 2 - Power Basics

Put theory to work with real-world DC examples and learn how current flows, circuits behave, and measurements make data actionable.
Lesson 3 - AC Power

Lesson 3 - AC Power

Understand AC waveforms, phase relationships, and frequency behaviors—critical for testing and powering modern electronics.
Lesson 4 - Power Transmission

Lesson 4 - Power Transmission

See how AC power is transmitted over long distances and learn the concepts of voltage, current, and impedance, and how they affect the efficiency of power transmission.
Unintentional Island Testing

Application Notes

Unintentional Island Testing

This application note guides you through charting new waters with SL1200 Series grid emulators.
Lesson 5 - Power Conversion

Lesson 5 - Power Conversion

See how power is transformed and delivered to your device. Step through rectification, regulation, and conversion fundamentals.
Lesson 6 - Summary - DC and AC Power Fundamentals

Lesson 6 - Summary - DC and AC Power Fundamentals

Summarizes the key concepts covered in the course and provides a brief overview of the different types of electrical engineering careers that involve power.
Related Product
E36312A 80W Triple Output Power Supply, 6V/5A, 25V/1A, 25V/1A

hardware

E36312A 80W Triple Output Power Supply, 6V/5A, 25V/1A, 25V/1A

The Keysight E36312A is a programmable 80 watt-triple output DC power supply with LAN and USB interfaces. GPIB interface is available as an option.
Related Use Case
How to Analyze Current Drain Using Battery Profiling and Emulation

How to Analyze Current Drain Using Battery Profiling and Emulation

Evaluate battery drain under various conditions using a power analyzer with integrated electronic load, supply, and emulation software