Aim: -To enable participants to build, test and fault-find Analogue Electronic circuits at introductory level.
Learning Objectives: -
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the operation of a wide range of electronic components and circuits and their applications in modern electronic based equipment such as amplifiers, Hi-Fi systems, stereos, control systems, etc.
• Constructing, testing and faultfinding the following popular basic circuits: - Power supplies, amplifiers, timers, etc.
• Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.
Course Content: -
• Health & Safety, Care of Tools and instruments for assembly and repair
• PCB’s: - Types and Construction. Assembling devices on breadboard and prepared PCB.
• Introduction to Electronics: - Electric Current, OHMS Law, Insulation, Conduction and related formulae. Resistor and capacitor colour codes.
• Practical uses of commonly used components e.g. Cables, connectors, fuses, batteries, resistors, capacitors, diodes, LEDs, transformers, etc.
• Construction, testing and faultfinding the following popular basic circuits: - Power supplies, amplifiers, timers, etc.
• Test Equipment: Analogue and Digital Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.