Construct electronic and electrical systems
Unit summary
This unit provides students with the opportunity to learn about the basic principles and techniques used in the construction of electronic and electrical systems. This is a practical unit which complements the unit on engineering design and enables the student to develop further understanding of the importance of applied mathematical skills in engineering.
Unit details
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04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Task-based controlled assessment
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1 be able to select and use electronic and electrical components and sub-systems |
a interpret and use circuit schematic and systems block diagrams and identify circuit components and symbols
b select power supplies including batteries and transformers
c calculate and specify component values for:
i frequency rates
ii voltage, current and resistance
d explain the function of resistors, capacitors and semi-conductors
e describe and use the characteristics of the following range of circuit types or their programming equivalents as system blocks:
i single transistor (as amplifier or switch)
ii combinational logic
iii timers, delays and latches
iv pulse generators
v electro-mechanical control circuits including motors and solenoids
f use light emitting devices such as LEDs, lamps and displays. |
| 2 be able to construct electronic and electrical systems |
a explain the advantages of programmable devices and describe the programming process
b follow wiring colour codes
c use components, tools and equipment to construct electronic and electrical systems on printed circuit boards or by using prototyping systems, following circuit schematic and system block diagrams
d follow safe working practices
e use programmable and electro-magnetic devices. |
| 3 know how to test and fault-find electronic and electrical systems. |
a use test equipment and follow fault-finding procedures including continuity, power, truth tables and expected values
b use tools and equipment to test and fault-find systems; be familiar with operation of the following and use them for testing:
i oscilloscope for frequency and voltage
ii multimeter for voltage, current, resistance and continuity
iii logic probe for logic levels. |