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LASR 200 Electronic Circuit Troubleshooting

6 credits
In this course, students will practice the proper strategies associated with electronic circuit troubleshooting and industry standards testing techniques.

Prerequisites: BMDT 100  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: 

  • Use electronic circuit test measurement tools and instruments such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, and test probes. 
  • Apply proper steps, procedures, and methodologies for electronic circuit troubleshooting. 
  • Employ reverse engineering philosophies of failure analysis and prevention in electronic circuits. 
  • Test and measure electrical parameters of amplifiers, oscillators, power supplies, and op-amp circuits. 
  • Analyze a system to determine the root cause of a device failure. 
  • Complete proper PCB testing and soldering techniques. 
  • Practice visual inspection of printed circuit board (PCB) parts such as electronic components and soldering. 
  • Describe the concept of signal tracing, signal injection, and signature analysis. 
  • Conduct a physical inspection of individual electronic circuit parts such as ICs, and components.
  • Test and measure voltages of circuits employing a defective component. 
  • Apply industry-standard soldering joints for both surface-mount and through-hole technologies. 
  • Use alternated current (AC) measurement tools such as Rogowski coils. 
  • Identify incorrect (DC/AC) voltages applied to a circuit in order to locate the defective component. 
  • Identify and prevent potential failure modes during testing. 
  • Troubleshoot Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI/EMC) issues 
  • Apply industrial electronics safety aspects.

Total Hours: 80 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 60