Chabot College
Fall 2004
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 62B
CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
Catalog Description:
62B – Circuits and Systems
4 units
Analysis and troubleshooting of linear and non-linear analog circuits and systems. Power supply
circuits. Active filter circuits. Timers, oscillators and waveform generators. Data conversion
circuits. Application of software simulation tools. Laboratory construction of actual circuits and
systems with an emphasis on troubleshooting methods. Prerequisite: Electronics and Computer
Technology 62A. May be offered in Distance Education delivery format. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours
laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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analyze and troubleshoot basic semiconductor circuits;
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breadboard correctly basic semiconductor diode and transistor circuits;
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build, troubleshoot, and debug basic power supply circuits;
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use appropriate electronics equipment to make accurate measurements of
semiconductor circuitry.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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analyze and troubleshoot operational amplifier linear circuits for frequency response,
voltage gain and input-output impedance;
build, test and describe the function of wave shaping circuits;
perform calculations for common timer and oscillator circuits;
describe common methods of voltage regulation;
utilize common test equipment for circuit and systems analysis.
Course Content:
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Operational amplifier wave-shaping circuits
555 timer circuits
Multi-stage amplifiers
Active filters
Voltage regulators
Special purpose amplifiers
Data conversion circuits
Measurement and control circuits
Troubleshooting techniques for analog systems
Use of simulation software for analog circuit analysis and modeling
Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 62B, Page 2
Fall 2004
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures and demonstrations
Laboratory experiments
Use of software simulation tools
Web based delivery modules
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Design, construct and troubleshoot a notch filter
b. Determine the Q-point for a specified op-amp circuit
c. Produce a graph detailing the frequency response of small-signal amplifier
d. Troubleshoot a 555 timer using laboratory test equipment
e. Measure the voltage regulation of a power supply
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Observation and critique of laboratory experiments
c. Homework, and laboratory reports
d. Quizzes, Midterm and Final examinations
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Fundamentals of Analog Circuits, Floyd and Buchla, Prentice Hall, 2003
Special Student Materials:
Electronic Breadboard with semiconductor component package.
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ET62B course outline 1003.doc