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Electronic Engineering
Courses
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Module 1 Basic Electronics |
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Module 2 Semiconductors |
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Module 3 Digital Electronics |
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Module 4 Microprocessors |
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Test & Measurement Equipment |
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Introduction
The first four courses outlined in this section have
been designed (for the Ford Motor Company Ltd.) to provide a
progressive sequence of modules, their purpose being to provide
electrical personnel with additional skills to assist them in fault
finding and maintenance techniques.
Subsequently, some mechanical crafts, demonstrating an
interest in electronics, have successfully completed the training
modules.
The content of these courses can however be mixed
together, diluted or extended accordingly and are.
We provide electronic training from a very basic level
(for example, component identification for assembly personnel) to more
advanced and application-specific subjects (such as LASER safety and
robot tracking applications).
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Title: Module 1 - Basic Electronics
Code No: EC01
Content:
Introduction to the basic construction, operation and
use of electronic components covering resistors, potentiometers,
capacitors, transformers, diodes and
transistors.
Construction and testing of electronic circuits using
multimeters, function generators and oscilloscopes.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• describe the operation of basic electronic
components
• recognise components and their use in electronic
circuits
• use a multimeter and oscilloscope as measuring
instruments
• construct simple circuits
• use test equipment to measure voltages, currents and
resistance in simple electronic circuits
Prerequisites:
Basic arithmetic and electrical principles.
Participants:
Open
Duration:
5 days
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Title: Module 2 - Semiconductors
Code No: EC02
Content:
To build upon the electronics Module 1 and improve
understanding of the principles of operation, recognition and use of
further types of semiconductors and test equipment in electronic
control circuits.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• describe the operation of the following types
of
semiconductors the bi-polar, unijunction and
field effect transistors, the operation amplifier in
simple form, the thyristor, triac and diac
• use an oscilloscope and function generator as
test and measuring instruments
• recognise a range of components in typical circuits
by the circuit diagram symbol and state the value and
how they function in a circuit
• construct individual power supply, pulse forming,
waveform generating, amplification and oscillatory
circuits
• use the test equipment correctly in the above circuits
to measure voltage and current levels and to display
and measure waveforms at various circuit points
• calculate voltage levels, amplifier gains and bias
points in circuits constructed on the course
Prerequisites:
Electronic Module 1 or equivalent knowledge
Participants:
Open
Duration:
5 days
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Title: Module 3 - Digital Electronics
Code No: EC03
Content:
Introduction to digital integrated circuits and logic.
The construction, operation and use of logic gating
circuits.
Combinational logic gating using 'AND', 'OR', 'NOT', 'NOR' and
exclusive 'OR/NOR' Gates.
Sequential logic circuits of flip flops, registers and counters.
Numbering systems e.g. binary hexadecimal etc.
TTL and CMOS Logic Family recognition.
Electronic displays.
Construction and use of a logic circuit tester.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• identify electronic logic families and symbols
and
determine functions by use of truth tables
• combine various logic gates to produce complex
gating circuits and examine the principles of
Boolean Algebra
• describe the operation of bistable devices and
construct counter shift register circuits using JK
flip-flops
• design and construct a range of circuits using
logic devices
• describe how numbering systems are derived
and used i.e. binary, b.c.d. and hexadecimal
• carry out fault finding on a range of logic circuits
and determine the cause of failure
Prerequisites:
Attendance of electronic Module 1 and 2 or knowledge
of basic electronics and relay control.
Participants:
Open
Duration:
5 Days
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Title: Module 4 - Microprocessors
Code No: EC04
Content:
Introduction to microprocessors, and programmable
logic controllers. Construction and use of different types of memories
e.g. RAM, ROM, Magnetic, Semiconductor.
Interfacing Input and Output devices to microprocessor systems:
Analogue and Digital Conversion.
Computer numbering systems.
Principles of fault finding.
Control Systems involving 'Open' and 'Closed' Loop.
Practical exercises using microprocessor based
equipment.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• describe the basic structure of a microprocessor
and its bus system
• recognise types of memory and storage mediums
used in a microprocessor system
• use a Logic Analyser to make measurements on a
micro processor system
• describe the basic operation of an 8085 micro-
processor system
• use an RS232 lead to interface with peripherals
• carry out fault finding on an 8085 based micro
processor system
Prerequisites:
Electronic Module 3 or a sound knowledge of digital
electronics.
Participants:
Open
Duration:
5 days
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Title: Test and Measurement Equipment
Code No: EC05
Content:
The course concentrates on the use of a range of instruments to make
electrical measurements, check calibration and locate faults on
electrical equipment. Participants will be encouraged to write reports
on the practical aspects of the training.
The following equipment will be covered:
Watt Meter
Dual Channel Oscilloscope
Digital Storage AF Signal Generator
Oscilloscope Function Generator
Digital Counter/ Digital Logic Probe
Frequency Meter Digital Multimeter
Oscilloscope Calibrator Passive Oscilloscope Probe
Logic Pulser True RMS Meter
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able to:
• measure true and apparent power in resistive and
reactive loads including three phase circuits
• measure the rise time of sub microsecond pulses
• locate open and short circuits in a coaxial cable
• measure the ripple and noise on a DC power supply
• check the calibration of a single generator and
oscilloscope timebase using a signal standard/
digital frequency meter
• measure phase shift in inductive and capacitive
circuits
• locate faults in digital logic circuits
• measure and record time related waveforms
Prerequisites:
Minimum Module 1 Electronics or equivalent.
Participants:
Open
Duration:
5 days
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