Theory, operation, specification, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and repair are covered. The computer and its internal devices are discussed in detail. Laser printers and mechanical dot matrix printers are included. CIS 219 and ELEC 248. Emphasis is on closed loop proportional control systems.
Major topics are feedback, cascade, ratio, and feed forward control schemes.
Operating the equipment used in control loops is included. Control valves and actuators are also included, as is the calibration of these devices. An introduction to the transmission of intelligence over distance by RF carrier. This includes the study of the limiting effects of frequency spectrum, noise and bandwidth. RF generating devices, modulators, frequency synthesizers, and other RF circuitry are introduced.