ELEC 214 Troubleshooting Electronic Circuits

4 credits

Covers troubleshooting techniques in a wide variety of circuits found in electronic systems. DC and AC voltage analysis are used to troubleshoot to component level in power supplies, bipolar/FET audio and RF amplifiers, oscillators, and op-amp circuits.

Prerequisites: ELEC 137 as either a prerequisite or corequisite

Quarters Offered: Winter 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Utilize the concept and use flow charts, step by step procedures and methodologies for troubleshooting systems
Discuss philosophies of repair for various situations
Describe the importance of block diagrams as an aid in troubleshooting
Analyze DC and AC for incorrect voltages applied to a circuit in order to locate the defective component
Describe the concept of signal tracing, signal injection, and signature analysis
Test and measurement of electrical parameters of amplifiers, oscillators, power supplies and op-amp circuits
Test and measure voltages of circuits employing a defective component
Analyze a system to determine the root cause of a device failure

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20