Key words
Electronics; Measurements
Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
independently test electronic circuits using the lab equipment provided (analog and digital oscilloscopes, power supplies, frequency generator, multimeter...);
- Verify circuit behaviour by means of computer simulations;
- Explain the behaviour of circuits built from basic electronic components;
- Design a printed circuit board using CAE software;
- Mechanically describe and design electronic equipment;
- Know about and adhere to project phasing and milestones;
- As part of a group, be able to bring a project to a satisfactory end.
Topics
- The operation of the laboratory equipment;
- Familiarization with and measurements on basic electronic circuits, built from components of which the operation has been thaught in theory classes;
- Familiarization with a software progam for simulation en printed circuit board design;
- A comprehensive electronic construction project, to be executed in the context of group work.
Prerequisites
Analog Electronics I en Digital Electronics I.
Final Objectives
SC1
SC3
SC5
SC13
SC14
Materials used
- The task descriptions for the lab sessions and related information sheets;
- The user manual of the CAE software.
Study costs
Buying parts for the building project: about 80 euro.
Study guidance
The lab and project sessions provide occasions for continuous interaction with teaching personnel.
Teaching Methods
Lab sessions with group work.
Assessment
Continuous evaluation (dedication, reports, creativity).
Evaluation of the building project on the basis of specificatiions as measured, the electronic and mechanical finish, the quality of the design and the report.
Students who are ready before time and use the time that has thus become available to assist costudents who may be slower or less handy, can count on a higher score.
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses (parts of training items), he proves that his skill for certain subcompetencies is insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus. Of course the examiners can judge that the arithmetic regulations mentioned in the study index card can also be used for 7 or less.
For each deviation a detailed motivation ought to be drawn up. In that case one should point out that the skill for this subcompetency is proven to be insufficient, if the student didn’t pass the partim that is considered to be important for certain subcompetencies.
Lecturer(s)
Ir Kris Heyrman
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