Analogue topics include transducers, feedback systems, modulators, frequency converters, amplifier configurations and design. A converters, and simple microprocessors. Circuit design principles are emphasised and a major design project is undertaken. G E 226 or PHYS 223. A course in electronic instrumentation and in design of measuring equipment.
Emphasis is placed on digital techniques for the measurement of physical parameters.
A number of laboratory exercises based on the material given in E P 413 are carried out. The aim of the laboratory is to introduce the student to the practical problems and challenges associated with microprocessor based instrumentation design. The laboratory component provides experience for much of the material covered in lectures. A continuation of E P 414. Students are given lectures by design personnel in nuclear physics, and the areas of cybernetics, plasma physics and space and atmospheric physics.