Chabot College
Catalog Description:
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 68
ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT
68 - Electronic Test Equipment
(May be repeated three times)
Fall 2005
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:
1. assemble, and test both direct current and alternating current series, parallel, and series parallel circuits;
2. use function of resistors, switches, light bulbs, capacitors, and inductors in actual circuits;
3. analyze circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and network theorems;
4. 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:
1. select an oscilloscope appropriate to the task for which it will be applied;
2. select a logic analyzer appropriate to the task for which it will be applied;
3. identify accessories used with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers;
4. identify limitations of logic analyzers and oscilloscopes;
5. apply other related test equipment used in electronics.
Course Contents:
1. Selection, application, and limitations of the oscilloscope
2. Selection, application, and limitations of the logic analyzer
3. Selection, application, and limitations of oscilloscope and related problems
4. Operating features of oscilloscopes such as: a. triggering methods b. delayed sweep methods c. multi-trace displays d. z-axis input mode
5. Operating modes of logic analyzers such as: a. state analysis b. timing analysis
6. Basic electronic test equipment used in the electronic industry

Chabot College
Course outline for Electronics Technology 68, Page 2
Fall 2005
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture and discussions
2. Class demonstrations
3. Multimedia presentations
4. Written and/or oral reports
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. 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
2. 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