Finding the maximum power
Project: [url=http://superpositioned.com/articles/2006/01/24/sound-card-based-signal-generators]Sound card based signal generators[/url]

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In order to find the maximum current and power delivered by the sound card, a potentiometer is attached to the signal generator. The resistance is descreased until the maximum current is reached and the sound card begins acting as a constant current source.