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Dec 21, 2024
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PHY 540 - Electronics I: Circuit Elements and Devices Exploration of AC and DC circuits from experimental and theoretical perspectives. Topics include: measurement and diagnostic devices, resistive and reactive networks, transformers, and semiconductor devices such as diodes, photovoltaic cells and transistors. Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Not open to students with credit for PHY 440. Prerequisite: PHY 202. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Reliably measure currents and voltages in AC and DC circuits.
- Use the concept of a voltage divider to calculate the output of a circuit.
- Analyze circuits containing passive circuit elements.
- Analyze circuits containing diodes, transistors, and op-amps.
- Construct truth tables and timing diagrams for digital circuits.
- Program a microcontroller.
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