Students also use computer software to solve simulated circuit problems.
Voltage and current in nonresonant and resonant AC circuits and filters are also studied. In this lab students use test equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, function generators and frequency counters to measure AC voltage, current and power. They also use computer software to predict voltage and current in various AC circuits and verify results through hands-on experimentation. Exercises enhance students' proficiency in using standard lab test equipment and electronic circuit simulation software. This is the first offering in a sequence of digital and microprocessor courses providing basic understanding of digital logic and methods used in troubleshooting digital systems.