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Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Electronic Timing Circuit
Electronics – Grade 10
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Quarter 2 – Module 5: Electronic Timing Circuit
First Edition, 2020
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Electronics
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Electronic Timing Circuit
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
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your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
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What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
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skill into real life situations or concerns.
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included in the module.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
At the end of the lesson, with at least 80% level of proficiency, the learners
should be able to:
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What I Know
1. How long will it take to “fully charge” the capacitor when switch is On?
2. How long the LED will stay On when the switch is Off, while the capacitor is fully
charge?
8. ____________store electricity and then discharges it back into the circuit when
there is a drop in voltage
10. ____________ used to resist the flow of current or to control the voltage in a
circuit.
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Lesson
Electronic and electrical technicians are often called to install, and maintain
hundreds of different types of devices. As these devices have grown in variety and
complexity, a system of symbols, and conventions evolved to describe the circuits
in a shorthand method of documentation. This allows engineers, designers, and
technicians; to understand how the circuits that make up a device work, and how
its components connect with each other.
In this module, you will learn how to interpret diagram and layout of the
components of an electronic timing circuit used as time delay switching for
electronic devices.
What’s In
Before you proceed with the lesson, let’s see if you can match the description
with the correct electrical symbol.
Match the description with the letter corresponding to the correct symbol in
the following figure. (Note: All of the letters will be used.)
______ 6. DC source b. g.
______ 7. Ground or earth ground
______ 8. Diode
______ 9. AC source
______ 10. Switch
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c. h.
d. i.
e. j.
What’s New
Did you know? When voltages suddenly change, the change is not smooth, it
may go on fluctuating for a short while. This may not be good for the fridge
compressor for example. So, to guard such devices, a short delay is introduced
while switching on until the steady state voltage is assured. This time delay circuit
can help you protect your home appliances from voltage spikes.
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What it is
Electronic Components
Let’s talk about the different components that make electronic projects come to
life. Below is a quick breakdown of the most common components and functions
they perform.
Switch
Switches can come in many forms such as pushbutton, rocker, momentary, and
others. Their basic function is to interrupt electric current by turning a circuit on
or off.
Resistor
Resistors are used to resist the flow of current or to control the voltage in a
circuit. The amount of resistance that a resistor offers is measured in Ohms. Most
resistors have colored stripes on the outside and this code will tell you it’s value of
resistance. You can use a multimeter or Digikey’s resistor color code calculator to
determine the value of a resistor.
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Light-Dependent Resistor (LDR)
A light-dependent resistor is also a variable resistor but is controlled by the light
versus turning a knob. The resistance in the circuit changes with the intensity
of the light. These are often found in exterior lights that automatically turn on at
dusk and off at dawn.
Capacitor
Capacitors store electricity and then discharges it back into the circuit when there
is a drop in voltage. A capacitor is like a rechargeable battery and can be charged
and then discharged. The value is measured in F (Farad), nano Farad (nF) or pico
Farad (pF) range.
Diode
A diode allows electricity to flow in one direction and blocks it from flowing the
opposite way. The diode’s primary role is to route electricity from taking an
unwanted path within the circuit.
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Transistor
Transistors are tiny switches that turn a current on or off when triggered by an
electric signal. In addition to being a switch, it can also be used to amplify
electronic signals. A transistor is similar to a relay except with no moving parts.
Relay
A relay is an electrically operated switch that opens or closes when power is
applied. Inside a relay is an electromagnet which controls a mechanical switch.
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Schematic Diagram
In working with circuits, we often find something called a schematic
diagram. These diagrams use symbols to illustrate what electronic components are
used and where they’re placed in the circuit. These symbols are graphic
representations of the actual electronic components.
There are many types of electronic symbols and they vary slightly between
countries. Below are a few of the most commonly used electronic symbols in the
US.
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Now let us talk about Electronic circuits or systems suffer from some form of
“time-delay” between its input and output terminals when either a signal or voltage,
continuous, (DC) or alternating ( AC ), is applied to it.
The electrical charge stored on the plates of the capacitor is given as: Q =
CV. This charging (storage) and discharging (release) of a capacitors energy is never
instant but takes a certain amount of time to occur with the time taken for the
capacitor to charge or discharge to within a certain percentage of its maximum
supply value being known as its Time Constant ( τ ).
RC Charging Circuit
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RC Charging Circuit
Let us assume above, that the capacitor (C) is fully “discharged”, and the switch (S)
is fully opened. These are the initial conditions of the circuit, then t = 0, i = 0 and q
= 0. When the switch is closed the time begins at t = 0 and current begins to flow
into the capacitor via the resistor.
Since the initial voltage across the capacitor is zero, ( Vc = 0 ) at t = 0, the capacitor
appears to be a short circuit to the external circuit, and the maximum current
flows through the circuit restricted only by the resistor R. Then by using Kirchhoff’s
voltage law (KVL), the voltage drops around the circuit are given as:
The current now flowing around the circuit is called the Charging Current and is
found by using Ohms law as: i = Vs/R.
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As the capacitor charges up as shown, the rise in the RC charging curve is steeper
at the beginning because the charging rate is fastest at the start, and then tapers
off as the capacitor takes on additional charge at a slower rate.
As the capacitor charges up, the potential difference across its plates slowly
increases with the actual time taken for the charge on the capacitor to
reach 63% of its maximum possible voltage, in our curve 0.63Vs being known as
one Time Constant, ( T ).
This 0.63Vs voltage point is given the abbreviation of 1T, (one time constant).
So mathematically we can say that the time required for a capacitor to charge up to
one time constant, ( 1T ) is given as:
Where:
Vc is the voltage across the capacitor
Vs is the supply voltage
t is the elapsed time since the application of the supply voltage
RC is the time constant of the RC charging circuit
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After a time of 5T the capacitor is now said to be fully charged with the voltage
across the capacitor, ( Vc ) being equal to the supply voltage, ( Vs ). As the capacitor
is fully charged, no more current flows in the circuit. The time period after
this 5T point is known as the Steady State Period.
a) What will be the value of the voltage across the capacitors plates at exactly
0.7 time constants?
b) What value will be the voltage across the capacitor at 1 time constant?
c) How long will it take to “fully charge” the capacitor from the supply?
We have learnt that the capacitor will be fully charged after 5 time constants, (5T).
The voltage formula is given as Vc = V(1 – e(-t/RC)) so this becomes: Vc = 5(1 – e(-
100/47))
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We have seen here that the charge on a capacitor is given by the expression: Q =
CV, where C is its fixed capacitance value, and V is the applied voltage. We have
also learnt that when a voltage is firstly applied to the plates of the capacitor, it
charges up at a rate determined by its RC time constant, τ and will be considered
fully charged after five times the constant, or 5T.
Example No. 2
The first circuit diagram shows how a transistor and a few other passive
components may be connected for acquiring the intended delay timing outputs.
The transistor has been provided with the usual base resistor for the current
limiting functions.
A LED which is used here just indication purposes behaves like the collector load of
the circuit.
A capacitor, which is the crucial part of the circuit gets the specific position in the
circuit, we can see that it's been placed at the other end of the base resistor and
not directly to the base of the transistor.
On depressing the button momentarily, a positive voltage from the supply line
enters the base resistor and switches ON the transistor, and subsequently the LED.
However, in the course of the above action, the capacitor also gets charged fully.
On releasing the push button, though the power to the base gets disconnected, the
transistor continues to conduct with the aid of the stored energy in the capacitor
which now starts discharging its stored charge via the transistor.
The LED also stays switched ON until the capacitor gets fully discharged.
The value of the capacitor determines the time delay or for how long the transistor
stays in the conducting mode.
Along with the capacitor, the value of the base resistor also plays an important role
in determining the timing for which the transistor remains switched ON after the
push button is released.
However, the circuit using just one transistor will be able to produce time delays
which may range only for a few seconds.
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By adding one more transistor stage (next figure), the above time delay range can
be increased significantly.
The addition of another transistor stage increases the sensitivity of the circuit,
which enables the use of larger values of the timing resistor thereby enhancing the
time delay range of the circuit.
https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
Using a Triac:
The following image shows how the above delay timer circuit may be integrated
with a triac and used for toggling a main AC operated load.
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https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
The above could be further modified with a self-contained power transformer less
power supply as shown below:
https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
Without a Push-Button
If the above design is intended to be used without a push button, the same may be
implemented as indicated in the following diagram:
https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
The following circuit shows how the associated push button may be rendered
inactive as soon as it's pressed; while the delay timer is in the activated state.
During this time any further pressing of the push button has no impact on the
timer as long as the output is active or until the timer has finished its delay
operation.
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https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
The above circuit can be modified to produce a two-step sequential delay generator.
https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
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Delay ON Timer Circuit Working Details
The shown diagram is pretty straightforward yet provides the necessary actions
very impressively, moreover the delay period is variable making the set up
extremely useful for the proposed applications.
Assuming the load which requires the delay ON action being connected across the
relay contacts, when power is switched ON, the 12V DC passes via R2 but is
unable to reach the base of T1 because initially, C2 acts as a short across ground.
The voltage thus passes through R2, gets dropped to relevant limits
and starts charging C2.
The above process induces the required delay for switching ON the load.
The delay period may be set by appropriately selecting the values of R2 and C2.
R1 ensures that C2 quickly discharges through it so that the circuit attains the
stand by position as soon as possible.
https://www.homemade-circuits.com/simple-delay-timer-circuits-explained/
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Parts List
What’s More
Very good! Let see if you really understood your lesson. Are you ready for the
activity? Let’s go!
1. How long will it take to “fully charge” the capacitor when switch is On?
2. How long the LED will stay On when the switch is Off, while the capacitor
is fully charged?
3. What are the components used it the given diagram?
4. What is the Voltage of the battery?
5. How about the value of the resistor?
6. And what is the value of the capacitor?
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What I Have Learned
____(2) are used to resist the flow of current or to control the voltage in a
circuit.
_____(5)_______ store electricity and then discharges it back into the circuit when
there is a drop in voltage. A capacitor is like a rechargeable battery and can be
charged and then discharged. The value is measured in F (Farad), nano Farad (nF)
or pico Farad (pF) range.
A _____(6)_______ is like a standard diode in the fact that electrical current only
flows in one direction. Current always flows from the anode (+) to the cathode (-)
and never in the opposite direction.
______(7)______ are tiny switches that turn a current on or off when triggered by an
electric signal. In addition to being a switch, it can also be used to amplify
electronic signals
_____(9)_______ is a circuit that’s been reduced in size to fit inside a tiny chip. This
circuit contains electronic components like resistors and capacitors but on a much
smaller scale. It comes in different variations such as 555 timers, voltage
regulators, microcontrollers, and many more. Each pin on an IC is unique in terms
of its function.
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