Course Description

Theory of basic solid-state electronic devices. Power circuits. Use of analog and digital integrated circuits in control systems for logic, interlocks, and automated machinery control.

This course consists of three 1-hour classes a week for a semester, twelve 2-hour labs with practical assessments, and a comprehensive final exam.

Entrance requirements

  • Form and solve linear equations quickly and accurately using Algebra
  • Analyze series and parallel circuits using Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws
  • Identify and understand transient behavior in capacitive and inductive circuits
  • Solve basic differential equations for time-variant electronic components
  • Analyze AC circuits using the concepts of impedance and phasors

STCW Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:

  • OICEW-B1.2 Characteristics of basic electronic circuit elements
  • OICEW-B1.2 Configuration and operation principles of electronic equipment
  • OICEW-B2.6 The interpretation of electrical and simple electronic diagrams

Topics

  1. Introduction to CAPS Systems and Electronic Control
  2. Analog and Digital Signals, and Electronic Systems
  3. Sensors, Units, Measurement, Error, Accuracy & Uncertainty
  4. Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance; Filtering & Impedance
  5. Analog Circuits and Signal Processing
  6. Voltage Dividers and the Wheatstone Bridge
  7. Transistors and Solid-State Integrated Circuits
  8. Operational Amplifiers and Instrumentation Applications
  9. Digital Circuits and Signal Processing
  10. Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, and TTL Voltage I/O
  11. Microprocessor Busses and One-Bit A/D Comparators
  12. Digital to Analog Converters (DACs)
  13. Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs)
  14. Ladder Logic Systems and Relay-Switching Controllers
  15. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs); Application & Programming
  16. PLC Design-Application Case Study

Other objectives

  • Understand the use of component blocks and signals in CAPS systems
  • Define and analyze primary circuits for analog signal conditioning
  • Define and analyze primary circuits for digital signal conditioning
  • Read analog and digital circuit diagrams, and identify basic electronic components
  • Understand the use of solid-state transistors for amplification and switching applications
  • Define and analyze Op-Amp circuits for voltage gain instrumentation
  • Convert binary numbers to other number systems, and vice versa
  • Read logic gate schematics, and ladder logic diagrams
  • Design and program ladder logic PLCs for discrete-state applications

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