ECE 3027
Transcript Abbreviation:
Electronics Lab
Course Description:
Electronic amplification, signal processing, timing, and power regulation circuits. Experiments with electronics evaluation modules and use of an analog system lab kit for electronics testing.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
1.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3020; and ECE or EngPhysics major.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Use knowledge of circuits and electronics to design electronic circuits, and to measure and document performance of electronic circuits
Provide the student the experience of designing, constructing, testing, and debugging electronic circuits
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview of the TI Analog System Lab Kit Pro and lab procedures. Op Amp Circuits - verify correct operation by reducing offset voltage with unity gain configuration, and use this to estimate open loop gain. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Op Amp Circuits: Inverting and non-inverting configurations. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Op amp based Schmitt trigger, oscillators, and monostable multivibrator. Dual supply vs. single supply designs. Oscillator driving light emitting diode circuits. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Op amp integrators and differentiators - dual vs. single supply. Slew rate effects, settling time, and ringing behaviors. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Transistor amplifiers and inverters - single supply vs dual supply designs. N type vs P type transistor amplifier configurations. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Op amps combined with transistor buffer amplifiers for driving higher current loads such as light emission, sound, and other power considerations, such as regulation. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Measurements of TI Analog System Lab Kit's built-in low dropout regulator and DC-DC switching regulator. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Discrete low dropout regulator design and measurement. Op Amp selection with respect to stability and settling time. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Discrete form of switching regulator - LCR plus transistor switch. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Analog multipliers vs. multiplying Digital to Analog Converters (DAC). Programmable oscillator with analog multiplier vs. DAC. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Programmable filter with analog multiplier vs DAC. Controlling DAC with TI Launchpad Microcontroller. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Analog to Digital Converter in TI Launchpad Microcontroller. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lab
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Reports | 70% |
| Quizzes | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Notes | Elec. and Comp. Engr. Dept. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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