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Chabot College
Fall 2005
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 68
ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT
Catalog Description:
68 - Electronic Test Equipment
(May be repeated three times)
1 unit
Applications of electronic test equipment. Emphasis on oscilloscope and logic analyzer. Discussion
of other types of instruments available and their performance trade-offs. Troubleshooting
applications and limitations and limitations of electronic test instruments. Prerequisite: Electronics
and Computer Technology 60. May be offered in Distance Education delivery format. 1 hour.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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assemble, and test both direct current and alternating current series, parallel, and series
parallel circuits;
use function of resistors, switches, light bulbs, capacitors, and inductors in actual circuits;
analyze circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and network theorems;
test components and circuits by properly connecting and operating the following standard
test equipment: power supplies, function generators, ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters,
analog and digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and bridges.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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select an oscilloscope appropriate to the task for which it will be applied;
select a logic analyzer appropriate to the task for which it will be applied;
identify accessories used with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers;
identify limitations of logic analyzers and oscilloscopes;
apply other related test equipment used in electronics.
Course Contents:
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Selection, application, and limitations of the oscilloscope
Selection, application, and limitations of the logic analyzer
Selection, application, and limitations of oscilloscope and related problems
Operating features of oscilloscopes such as:
a. triggering methods
b. delayed sweep methods
c. multi-trace displays
d. z-axis input mode
Operating modes of logic analyzers such as:
a. state analysis
b. timing analysis
Basic electronic test equipment used in the electronic industry
Chabot College
Course outline for Electronics Technology 68, Page 2
Fall 2005
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and discussions
Class demonstrations
Multimedia presentations
Written and/or oral reports
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Measure voltages in an analog circuit with the oscilloscope and characterize the circuit
operation.
b. Compare the loading effect of 1x and 10x scope probes on high-frequency voltage
measurements
c. Capture and analyze a digital data stream with the logic analyzer
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Special assignments
b. Quizzes
c. Lab exercises
d. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Original lab assignment handouts and information sheets
Special Student Materials:
Access to a PC and internet connection
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ELEC 68 course outline.doc