MEC 245 - Industrial Electronics Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MEC 240
Description This course covers basic semiconductor operation focusing on setup and applications of diodes, transistors, rectifiers, filters and amplifiers. This is accomplished through a series of hands-on exercises performed in the lab. Circuit analysis and troubleshooting techniques are also developed in the laboratory. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify solid-state devices.
- Employ the techniques and methods needed to build and operate rectifiers.
- Explain the operations of diodes and transistors in electronic circuits.
- Describe the operation of semiconductor devices.
- Select the appropriate test equipment to analyze circuit operation.
- Utilize appropriate troubleshooting techniques to evaluate circuit performance.
- Identify safe workplace practices.
Listed Topics
- N-type and P-type materials
- P-N junction and biasing
- Diodes
- Bipolar junction transistors
- Common emitter amplifiers
- Common collector amplifiers
- Common base amplifiers
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 04/21/2016
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