Practical laboratory experiences reinforce the theories and provide the student with necessary troubleshooting skills. It also provides an introduction to transmission mediums such as microwaves, satellites and fiber option lines. This course involves the study of regulated power supplies. The course begins with the basic rectifier, adding filtering, discrete component regulation and then uses IC regulators. Also covered are batteries and the low voltage, high current switching regulator commonly used in modern consumer products and personal computers.
Emphasis is placed on using the microprocessor as a programmable tool for problem solution.
The course stresses the interaction and trade-offs between hardware and software. A continuation of EET 125 concentrating on advanced solid state integrated circuits. Topics include the theory of differential and operational amplifiers, their applications in oscillators, comparators and amplifier circuits, as well as passive and active filters. Practical laboratory experiments provide considerable practical experience. Additionally, UJT' s, PUTS, special purpose diodes, and solid state relays will be studied.