Chabot College
Fall 2005
Course Outline for Electronics Technology 67
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING
Catalog Description:
67 - Electronic Equipment Troubleshooting
(May be repeated three times)
1 unit
Electronic equipment troubleshooting methods, procedures, and applications. Servicing and
maintenance of all types of electronic devices and equipment. Emphasis on the four main step
approach to modern troubleshooting; analyze, localize, isolate, and determine specific location.
Prerequisite: Electronics Technology 62A and Electronics Technology 64A.
May be offered in
Distance Education delivery format. 1 hour.
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analyze and troubleshoot basic semiconductor circuits;
breadboard correctly basic semiconductor diode and transistor circuits;
build, troubleshoot, and debug basic power supply circuits;
use appropriate electronics equipment to make accurate measurements of semiconductor
circuitry;
identify digital logic elements from their schematic representations, relate them to actual
hardware components and determine proper circuit operation;
analyze the operation of digital logic systems;
apply Boolean algebra techniques to circuit design;
apply binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal numbering systems to digital systems
use test equipment in digital electronic systems.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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describe basic equipment and tool consideration as used in modern troubleshooting;
describe basic troubleshooting procedural steps;
describe proper testing methods for passive circuit components, such as resistors, capacitors,
and transformers;
describe proper testing method for testing semiconductor devices;
describe voltage, resistance, and waveform analysis of basic electronic circuits;
diagnose, hypothetical malfunctions in simulated electronic equipment, and describe steps for
repair.
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Tools for electronic servicing and troubleshooting
Methods of protection against electrostatic damage
Equipment consideration
Failure mechanisms in transistors and integrated circuits
Replacement selection of defective components
Methods of replacing defective components
Basic troubleshooting procedure (BTP)
Signal injection/tracing procedures
Voltage and resistance circuit analysis
Waveform-circuit analysis
Chabot College
Course outline for Electronics Technology 67, Page 2
Fall 2005
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Symptom-function diagnosis
Selective diagnostic troubleshooting of electronic equipment:
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communication technology
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computer technology
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electronic technology (test equipment)
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commercial electronic technology
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lectures and demonstrations
2. Visual aids
3. Overhead transparencies
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Measure analog circuit voltages with the oscilloscope, compare measured data with circuit
analysis, and determine the circuit fault
b. Analyze data streams at two points in a digital circuit to locate circuit fault
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Special assignments
b. Quizzes
c. Midterm examination
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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