This course focuses on the design, simulation, building, and testing of a wide variety of application-oriented circuits based upon the bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and operational amplifier (OPAMP). Applications of the BJT include current sources, active loads, differential amplifiers, and power amplifiers. OPAMP applications include mathematical operations and active filters. Themes common to both the BJT and OPAMP are frequency response and feedback. In addition, printed circuit board design is introduced through a skill-builder power supply kit. The classroom material is supplemented with seven labs, computer-aided simulations using modern circuit simulation software, and a comprehensive design project.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
7 @ 120 min
Special requirements
A major design project requires cadets to design, build, and test an electrical system.
