Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Electronic Foundations
   A. Describe atomic structure.
   B. Define current, voltage and resistance.
   C. Calculate using powers of 10.
   D. Name metric prefixes.
   E. Identify AC waveforms.
   F. State Ohm's Law.
   G. Write power formulas.
   H. Identify the resistor color code.
   I. Recognize schematic symbols.

II. Electronic Processes
   A. Solve series resistive circuits.
   B. Solve parallel resistive circuits.
   C. Describe frequency response.
   D. Demonstrate soldering.
   E. Describe filters.
   F. Interpret schematics.
   G. Summarize block diagrams.

III. Electronic Devices
   A. Explain cathode ray tube.
   B. Identify resistors.
   C. Identify inductors.
   D. Identify transformers.
   E. Identify capacitors.
   F. Explain power supplies.
   G. Identify diodes.
   H. Identify transistors.
   I. Identify integrated circuits.

IV. Operate Lab Equipment
   A. Oscilloscope
   B. Signal generator
   C. DC power supplies
   D. Digital multimeter

V. Make Lab Measurements
   A. Period
   B. Voltage
   C. Current
   D. Resistance

VI. Construct Lab Experiments
   A. Resistive circuits
   B. Rectifier circuits
   C. Digital circuits
   D. Amplifiers
   E. Oscillators

One written test              15-25% of grade
A laboratory equipment test   15-25% of grade
Laboratory reports            20-40% of grade
A comprehensive final exam    20-40% of grade
                                100%

Grading Scale:
   90-100% = A
   80- 89% = B
   70- 79% = C
   60- 69% = D
 Below 60% = F

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Number Systems

A. Count in binary and hexadecimal.

B. Represent numbers in the binary, hexadecimal, BCD, and twos complement number systems.

C. Convert between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal.

D. Convert between twos complement and decimal.

E. Perform arithmetic in the binary, hexadecimal, BCD, and two's complement number systems.

F. Use ASCII code to represent symbols.

II. Logic Gates and Interfacing

A. Describe the basic logic operations, OR, AND and NOT.

B. Use truth tables to represent the basic logic operations.

C. Recognize the symbols representing the basic logic gates.

D. Analyze circuits containing logic gates.

E. Build logic gate circuits on the Digiac Trainer and simulator software.

F. Troubleshoot and find faults inserted into circuits using the basic logic gates.

G. Describe the exclusive-OR and exclusive-NOR operations.

III. Flip-Flops

A. Analyze the operation of RS flip-flops.

B. Analyze the operation of JK flip-flops.

C. Analyze the operation of D flip-flops and D latches.

D. Analyze the operation of one-shot flip-flops.

E. Analyze flip-flop circuits.

F. Build flip-flop circuits on the Digiac Trainer and simulator software.

IV. Arithmetic Circuits

A. Analyze adder circuits.

B. Build adder circuits on the Digiac Trainer and simulator software.

V. Counters and Registers

A. Describe the basic function of a register.

B. Analyze the operation of asynchronous counter circuits.

C. Analyze the operation of synchronous counter circuits.

D. Analyze the operation of synchronous/asynchronous counter circuits.

E. Build counter circuits on the Digiac Trainer and simulator software.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Basic Electronic Principles

A. Illustrate the application of electronics.

1. Describe common electronics measuring equipment.

2. Describe common electronics circuit components.

3. Describe the complete electronics circuit.

B. Identify metric prefixes used in electronics measurement.

C. Calculate powers of 10 represented by metric prefixes.

D. Solve problems using values expressed in metric prefixes and powers of 10.

II. Voltage, Current and Resistance

A. Describe the atomic model of matter.

B. Explain the concept of the electric charge.

C. Explain the meaning of voltage.

D. Explain the meaning of current.

E. Explain the meaning of resistance.

F. Describe the basic complete electrical circuit.

G. Describe how basic circuit measurements are made.

III. Ohm’s Law

A. Utilize Ohm’s law.

B. Compute current flow in an electrical circuit using Ohm’s law.

C. Compute voltage in an electrical circuit using Ohm’s law.

D. Compute resistance in an electrical circuit using Ohm’s law.

IV. Power and Energy

A. Define Watt’s law.

B. Define power as it is applied in an electric circuit.

C. Define energy as it is applied in an electric circuit.

D. Compute the voltage drop across a resistance in an electric circuit.

E. List common energy sources used in an electric circuit.

F. Describe the purpose of the power supply in an electric circuit.

V. Series Resistive Circuits

A. Define a series resistive circuit.

B. Calculate the total resistance of a series circuit.

C. Use Ohm’s law to determine the total current in a series circuit.

D. Describe how series power sources are combined in series circuits.

E. Use Ohm’s law to predict voltage drops in a series circuit.

F. Use Kirchhoff’s voltage law in a series circuit.

G. Describe how a series circuit works as a voltage divider.

H. Use the voltage divider law to calculate voltage drops across resistors in a series circuit.

I. Calculate the individual and total power in a series circuit.

J. Describe the meaning of circuit ground in a series circuit.

K. Identify a defective component by troubleshooting techniques for a series circuit.

VI. Parallel Resistive Circuits

A. Describe a parallel resistive circuit.

B. Explain the voltage drops in a parallel resistive circuit.

C. Calculate total resistance of a parallel circuit.

D. Use Ohm’s law to predict the total current in a parallel resistive circuit.

E. Use Ohm’s law to predict the individual branch currents in a parallel resistive circuit.

F. Use Kirchhoff’s current law to verify currents in a parallel resistive circuit.

G. Describe how a parallel resistive circuit acts as a current divider.

H. Describe current sources.

I. Explain how current sources in a parallel resistive circuits are combined.

J. Calculate power used in a parallel resistive circuit.

K. Identify defective components by troubleshooting techniques used in a parallel resistive circuit.

VII. Series-Parallel Circuits

A. Describe a series-parallel resistive circuit.

B. Use Ohm’s law to calculate the total resistance of a series-parallel resistive circuit.

C. Explain the effects of placing a load on a series-parallel resistive circuit.

D. Predict the output voltage of a loaded voltage divider.

E. Describe a ladder resistive circuit.

F. Explain the operation of a Wheatstone bridge resistive circuit.

G. Locate a failed component by troubleshooting techniques in a series-parallel circuit.

VIII. Circuit Theorems and Conversions

A. Explain the meaning of an ideal voltage source.

B. Explain the meaning of a non-ideal (practical) voltage source.

C. Explain the meaning of an ideal current source.

D. Explain the meaning of a non-ideal (practical) current source.

E. Convert a non-ideal (practical) voltage source to a non-ideal (practical) current source.

F. Convert a non-ideal (practical) current source to a non-ideal (practical) voltage source.

G. Explain the application of the superposition theorem.

H. Solve electrical circuits using the superposition theorem.

I. Explain Thevenin’s theorem.

J. Solve for voltage and current in a branch of an electrical circuit by using Thevenin’s theorem.

K. Describe the maximum power transfer theorem.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Mobile Devices

A. Install and configure laptop hardware and components.

B. Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices.

C. Configure accessories and ports of mobile devices.

D. Configure basic mobile-device network connectivity and application support.

II. Networking

A. Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes.

B. Summarize common networking hardware.

C. Explain protocols for wireless networking.

D. Summarize services provided by networked hosts.

E. Install and configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks.

F. Implement common network configuration concepts.

G. Identify internet connection types, network types, and their features.

H. Use networking tools.

III. Hardware

A. Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.

B. Select and install the appropriate RAM.

C. Select and install storage devices.

D. Install and configure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards.

E. Install or replace the appropriate power supply.

F. Deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings.

G. Install and replace printer consumables.

IV. Virtualization and Cloud Computing

A. Summarize cloud-computing concepts.

B. Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization.

V. Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

A. Apply the best practice methodology to resolve problems.

B. Troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power.

C. Diagnose problems with storage drives and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays.

D. Troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues.

E. Identify common issues with mobile devices.

F. Troubleshoot and resolve printer issues.

G. Explain common problems with wired and wireless networks.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Basic Theory Of Light

A. State and explain the basic fundamentals of light.

B. Understand and describe the difference between wavelength and frequency.

C. Describe and calculate reflection and refraction.

D. Calculate the effect of light moving through two mediums of different refractive indexes.

II. Safe Handling of Lasers

A. Demonstrate laser safety procedures in handling and utilizing light-generating devices.

B. Identify and describe laser safety signs.

C. Understand the effects and dangers of visual and non-visual radiation.

D. Identify laser safety hazards and apply necessary control measures per ANSI Laser Safety Standards.

E. Perform frequent spot checks to ensure proper laser safety procedures per ANSI standards.

III. Detection And Manipulation Of Light

A. Understand and use different mountings for mirror, lenses and other optical components.

1. Single stages

2. Multi-dimensional stages

3. Rotational stages

B. Understand and describe the use of single and multiple anti-reflective coatings and filters.

IV. Optics Handling, Cleaning And Positioning

A. Inspect surfaces for imperfections of optical components.

B. Specify how to differentiate between coated and uncoated optics using established inspection techniques.

C. Follow proper methods for optical inspection and cleaning.

V. Basic Geometric Optics

A. Identify and describe the characteristics of Basic Geometric Optical components.

B. Measure appropriate spatial and temporal beam parameters for final product quality and adjust the laser system as required.

C. Set-up and perform interferometric and other displacement measurements per specification.

D. Perform functional measurements per technical specifications.

1. Proper function/operation

2. Threshold testing

VI. Basic Physical Optics

A. Identify and describe the characteristics of Basic Physical Optical components.

B. Measure appropriate spatial and temporal beam parameters for final product quality and adjust the laser system as required.

C. Set-up and perform interferometric and other displacement measurements per specification.

D. Perform functional measurements per technical specifications of:

1. Demonstrate proper function/operation

2. Perform threshold testing

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Integrated Circuit Logic Families

A. List voltage and current characteristics for TTL and CMOS integrated circuit logic families.

B. Use data manuals to find information about specific integrated circuit chips.

C. Build and troubleshoot digital circuits using integrated circuit chips.

II. Memory Devices

A. Describe the characteristics of ROM, EPROM and EEPROM.

B. Describe the characteristics of static RAM and dynamic RAM.

C. Define terms used in describing memory.

III. Computer Mathematics

A. Perform binary and twos complement addition.

B. Analyze the addition process taking overflow into account.

C. Use hexadecimal representation to work with binary and decimal numbers.

IV. Digital Computer Organization

A. Describe the VonNeumann architecture.

B. Define terms relating to computer organization.

C. Write assembly and machine language programs for a simple computer.

D. Draw the block diagram of a simple computer.

E. List the cycle-by-cycle actions of a simple computer.

F. Analyze the control circuitry of a simple computer.

V. Data Handling Logic Circuits

A. Analyze decoder circuits and IC chips.

B. Analyze encoder circuits and IC chips.

C. Analyze multiplexer and IC chips.

D. Analyze demultiplexer circuits and IC chips.

E. Analyze BCD-to-7 segment decoder drivers.

VI. Interfacing with the Analog World

A. Analyze digital-to-analog conversion circuits.

B. Analyze analog-to-digital conversion circuits.

C. Calculate resolution, percent resolution, step size and output levels.

D. Define the concept of accuracy in the conversion process.

VII. System Analysis and Troubleshooting

A. Build a simple digital computer.

B. Troubleshoot a simple digital computer.

C. Program and a operate simple digital computer.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Sine and Non-Sinusoidal Waveforms

A. Describe the sine wave.

B. Describe voltage expression as a sine wave.

C. Describe non-sinusoidal waveforms.

II. Phasors and Complex Numbers

A. Explain how sine waves are expressed as phasors.

B. Describe the Complex Number plane.

C. Describe sine waves expressed in rectangular form.

D. Describe sine waves expressed in polar form.

E. Convert the polar form of a sine wave to the rectangular form of the sine wave.

F. Convert the rectangular form of a sine wave to the polar form of the sine wave.

G. Use complex numbers to perform mathematical operations.

III. Capacitors

A. Define capacitance in terms of its physical and electrical characteristics.

B. List types of capacitors according to the dialectric used.

C. Define capacitance in terms of stored charge and voltage.

D. Calculate capacitive reactance.

E. Describe how capacitive reactance changes with:

1. Applied frequency

2. Capacitor farad rating

F. Explain how capacitors are combined in series and parallel.

G. Solve capacitive circuits having AC or DC sources.

1. Solve series circuits for:

a. Voltage division

b. Current flow

c. Charge distribution

2. Solve parallel circuits for:

a. Voltage division

b. Current flow

c. Charge distribution

H. Explain how to test a capacitor using:

1. Ohmmeter

2. Capacitor analyzer

IV. Inductors

A. Define inductance in terms of an inductor’s physical and electrical characteristics, including:

1. Number of coils

2. Diameter of coils

3. Core permeability

4. Current in the coil

5. Self-induction

6. Flux density

B. List types of inductors according to core type.

C. Calculate inductive reactance.

D. Describe how an inductor’s reactance changes with:

1. Frequency

2. Inductor size

E. Explain how inductors are combined in series and parallel.

F. Solve for inductive circuits having AC sources with:

1. Series inductors

2. Parallel inductors

G. Explain how to test an inductor using:

1. Ohmmeter

2. Inductance bridge analyzer

V. Transformers

A. Explain the attributes of a transformer including:

1. Primary winding

2. Secondary winding

3. Core

4. Turns ratio

5. Voltage insulation rating

6. Power rating

B. Describe classifications of transformers.

C. Solve circuits using transformers with loaded secondaries predicting:

1. Load currents

2. Load voltage

3. Secondary power

4. Primary voltages

5. Primary currents

6. Primary power

D. Describe how a transformer acts as an impedance matching device.

E. Describe attributes of a non-ideal transformer.

F. Describe common variations of the basic transformer, including:

1. Autotransformer

2. Multi-winding transformer

3. Multi-tap transformer

G. Explain how to troubleshoot a transformer.

VI. RC Circuit Analysis

A. Define RC circuits, including:

1. Series RC components

2. Parallel RC components

3. Time constant

B. Describe the response of an RC circuit to an applied sinusoidal waveform.

C. Describe the impedance of a series RC circuit as a phasor in:

1. Polar form

2. Rectangular form

D. Describe the impedance of a parallel RC circuit as a phasor in:

1. Polar form

2. Rectangle form

E. Describe how impedance is used to find circuit current.

F. Draw a circuit phasor diagram.

G. Explain the meaning of total circuit phase angle.

H. Describe the meaning of circuit phase lead in an RC circuit.

I. Compute power in RC circuits.

J. Describe applications of RC circuits.

K. Describe how to troubleshoot an RC circuit.

VII. RL Circuit Analysis

A. Define RL circuits, including:

1. Series RL components

2. Parallel RL components

3. Time constant

B. Describe the response of an RL circuit to an applied sinusoidal waveform source.

C. Describe the impedance of a series RL circuit as a phasor in:

1. Polar form

2. Rectangular form

D. Describe the impedance of a parallel circuit as a phasor in:

1. Polar form

2. Rectangular form

E. Explain how impedance is used to find circuit current for:

1. Series RL circuit

2. Parallel RL circuit

F. Draw a circuit phasor diagram.

G. Explain the meaning of total circuit phase angle.

H. Explain the meaning of circuit phase lag in an RL circuit.

I. Calculate power in an RL circuit.

J. Describe applications of RL circuits.

K. Describe how to troubleshoot an RL circuit.

VIII. RLC Circuits and Resonance

A. Define RLC circuits, including:

1. Series RLC components

2. Parallel RLC components

B. Describe the response of an RLC circuit to an applied sinusoidal waveform.

C. Describe the impedance of a series RLC circuit as a phasor in:

1. Polar form

2. Rectangular form

D. Describe the impedance of a parallel RLC circuit as a phasor in:

1. Polar form

2. Rectangular form

E. Describe resonance of RLC circuits.

F. Compute RLC circuit currents using impedance.

G. Describe circuit properties in a phasor diagram

H. Explain total circuit phase lead or lag of an RLC circuit.

I. Calculate power in an RLC circuit.

J. Describe application of RLC circuits.

K. Describe how to troubleshoot an RLC circuit.

IX. Filters

A. Describe the purpose of filters in an electronic circuit.

B. List the categories of filters.

C. Calculate the critical frequency and roll-off rate for each category of filter.

D. Draw and interpret a Bode Plot of each category of filter.

X. Pulse Response of Reactive Circuits.

A. Describe the response of RC and RL circuits to an input pulse.

B. Define categories of pulse response circuits, including:

1. RC and RL integrators

2. RC and RL Differentiators

C. Describe the time response diagram for a single pulse input.

D. Describe the time response diagram for a repetitive pulse input.

E. Describe applications of pulse response circuits in electronics.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Microcontrollers

A. Compare and contrast microcontroller and microprocessor architectures.

B. List and describe at least three typical onboard microcontroller peripherals.

C. Describe typical constraints that govern choice of a microcontroller.

II. Program Flowchart

A. Develop a basic problem specification.

B. Convert the program specification into a flowchart using standard symbols.

III. Typical Language Programming

A. Convert a flowchart into an object file using an appropriate programming language.

B. Compile/assemble the object file into an executable program file.

C. Run and test the program.

IV. RAM and ROM Operating Principles

A. Explain the operation of dynamic and static RAM.

B. Compare/contrast the various types of RAM.

C. Describe the various types of ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM.

V. Memory

A. Detail the characteristics and operation of RAM, ROM, EEPROM memories.

B. Explain how EEPROM is programmed with program code and data.

VI. Ports

A. Connect and configure input devices.

B. Connect and configure output devices.

VII. Peripherals Interface

A. Interface input peripherals such as sensors.

B. Interface output peripherals such as motors.

VIII. Converter Operating Principles

A. Describe the theory and operation of various D/A and A/D converters.

B. Compare/contrast the various types of A/D converters.

IX. Converter Applications

A. Select a D/A converter for a required application.

B. Select an A/D converter for a required application.

X. Converter Interface

A. Interface an analog-to-digital converter to a microcomputer system.

B. Interface a digital-to-analog converter to a microcomputer system.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Semiconductors

A. Discuss the basic structure of atoms.

B. Discuss semiconductors, conductors, and insulators and how they differ.

C. Discuss covalent bonding in silicon.

D. Describe how current is produced in a semiconductor.

II. Diodes

A. Describe the properties of N-type and P-type semiconductors.

B. Describe a P-N junction and how it is formed.

C. Discuss the bias of a P-N junction.

D. Analyze the current-voltage characteristic curve of a P-N junction.

E. Discuss the operation of diodes and explain the three diode models.

III. Diode Applications

A. Explain and analyze the operation of half-wave rectifiers.

B. Explain and analyze the operation of full-wave rectifiers.

C. Explain and analyze the operation and characteristics of power supply filters.

D. Explain and analyze the operation of diode limiting and clamping circuits.

E. Explain and analyze the operation of diode voltage multipliers.

F. Troubleshoot diode circuits using accepted techniques.

G. Construct diode circuits.

H. Extract specifications from a data sheet.

IV. Special Purpose Diodes

A. Describe the characteristics of a Zener diode and analyze its operation.

B. Explain how a Zener diode is used in voltage regulation and limiting and analyze Zener circuits.

C. Describe the variable-capacitance characteristics of a varactor (varicap) diode and analyze its operation in a typical circuit.

D. Discuss the operation and characteristics of LEDs and photodiodes.

E. Discuss the basic characteristics of the current regulator diode, the Schottky diode, the PIN diode, the step recovery diode, the tunnel diode, and the laser diode.

F. Troubleshoot Zener diode regulators.

G. Construct special purpose diode circuits.

H. Extract specifications from a data sheet.

V. Bipolar Junction Transistors

A. Describe the basic structure of the bipolar junction transistor.

B. Explain how a transistor is biased and discuss the transistor currents and voltages.

C. Discuss transistor parameters and characteristics and use these to analyze a transistor circuit.

D. Discuss the Ebers-Moll model of a bipolar transistor and relate all electrode currents algebraically.

E. Discuss how a transistor is used as a voltage amplifier.

F. Discuss how a transistor is used as an electronic switch.

G. Identify various types of transistor packages.

H. Troubleshoot various faults in transistor circuits.

I. Extract specifications from a data sheet.

VI. Bipolar Transistor Bias Circuits

A. Discuss the concept of DC bias in a linear amplifier.

B. Analyze a base bias circuit.

C. Analyze an emitter bias circuit.

D. Analyze a voltage-divider bias circuit.

E. Analyze a collector-feedback bias circuits.

F. Troubleshoot various faults in bias circuits.

G. Construct bipolar transistor bias circuits.

VII. Small-signal Bipolar Amplifiers

A. Describe the concept of small-signal amplifiers.

B. Identify and apply internal transistor parameters using the principles of the Ebers-Moll model within the r-parameter system.

C. Describe and analyze the operation of common-emitter amplifiers.

D. Describe and analyze the operation of common-collector amplifiers.

E. Describe and analyze the operation of common-base amplifiers.

F. Discuss multistage amplifiers and analyze their operation.

G. Troubleshoot amplifier circuits.

H. Construct small-signal bipolar amplifiers.

VIII. Power Amplifiers

A. Explain and analyze the operation of large-signal class A amplifiers.

B. Explain and analyze the operation of class B and Class AB amplifiers.

C. Discuss and analyze the operation of class C amplifiers.

D. Troubleshoot power amplifiers.

E. Construct power amplifiers.

IX. Field-Effect Transistors (FETs)

A. Define, discuss, and apply important JET parameters.

B. Discuss and analyze JET bias circuits.

C. Explain the operation of Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFETs).

D. Define, discuss, and apply important MOSFET parameters.

E. Discuss and analyze MOSFET bias circuits.

F. Troubleshoot FET circuits.

G. Construct FET circuits.

H. Extract specifications from a data sheet.

X. Small-signal FET Amplifiers

A. Explain the operation of FET small-signal amplifiers.

B. Describe the amplification properties of an FET.

C. Explain and analyze the operation of common-source FET amplifiers.

D. Explain and analyze the operation of common-drain FET amplifiers.

E. Explain and analyze the operation of common-gate FET amplifiers.

F. Troubleshoot FET amplifiers.

G. Construct FET amplifiers.

XI. Amplifier Frequency Response

A. Discuss the frequency response of an amplifier.

B. Express the gain of an amplifier in decibels (dB).

C. Analyze the low-frequency response of a BJT amplifier.

D. Use Miller's theorem to determine amplifier capacitances.

E. Analyze the high-frequency response of a BJT amplifier.

F. Analyze an amplifier for total frequency response.

G. Analyze multistage amplifiers for frequency response.

H. Measure the frequency response of an amplifier.

I. Generate a Bode plot in both magnitude and phase for a typical amplifier having no more than two finite poles.

XII. Operational Amplifiers

A. Describe the basic op-amp and its characteristics.

B. Discuss the differential amplifier and its operation.

C. Discuss several op-amp parameters.

D. Explain negative feedback in op-amp circuits, detailing the differences between open- and closed-loop gain, frequency response, and distortion.

E. Analyze voltage follower, non-inverting, and inverting op-amp configurations.

F. Describe impedances of the three op-amp configurations.

G. Discuss op-amp voltage and current compensation.

H. Troubleshoot op-amp circuits.

I. Construct basic op-amp circuits.

J. Extract specifications from a data sheet

XIII. Operational Amplifier Frequency Response, Stability and Compensation

A. Discuss the basic areas of op-amp frequency responses.

B. Analyze the open-loop response of an op-amp.

C. Analyze the closed-loop response of an op-amp.

D. Discuss positive feedback and stability in op-amp circuits using Barkhausen's criteria.

E. Explain op-amp phase compensation.

F. Measure the frequency response of an op-amp circuit.

XIV. Operational Amplifier Applications

A. Analyze and explain the operation of several comparator circuits.

B. Analyze and explain the operation of several types of summing circuits.

C. Analyze and explain the operation of integrators and differentiators.

D. Analyze and explain the operation of an instrumentation amplifier.

E. Analyze and explain the operation of an isolation amplifier.

F. Analyze and explain the operation of an OTA.

G. Analyze and explain the operation of log and antilog amplifiers.

H. Troubleshoot op-amp circuits.

I. Construct several op-amp circuits.

XV. Active Filters

A. Describe the gain-versus-frequency responses of the basic filters.

B. Describe the three basic shape characteristics and other filter parameters.

C. Analyze active low-pass filters.

D. Analyze active high-pass filters.

E. Analyze active band-pass filters.

F. Analyze active band-stop filters.

G. Discuss two methods for measuring frequency response.

H. Measure the frequency response of the basic active filters types.

XVI. Oscillators and Phase-Locked Loops

A. Describe the basic concept of an oscillator.

B. Discuss the principles on which the operation of oscillators is based.

C. Describe and analyze the operation of basic RC oscillators.

D. Describe and analyze the operation of basic LC oscillators.

E. Describe and analyze the operation of basic non-sinusoidal oscillators.

F. Describe and analyze the operation of a 555 timer IC as an oscillator.

G. Explain the basic concept of a phase-locked loop.

H. Construct several oscillator circuits.

XVII. Voltage Regulators

A. Describe the basic concept of voltage regulation.

B. Discuss the principles of series voltage regulators.

C. Discuss the principles of shunt voltage regulators.

D. Discuss the principles of switching regulators.

E. Discuss IC voltage regulators.

F. Discuss applications of IC voltage regulators.

G. Construct voltage regulator circuits.

H. Extract specifications from a data sheet.

XVIII. Four and More Layer Semiconductor Devices

A. Describe the basic structure and operation of the Shockley diode.

B. Describe the basic structure and operation of an SCR.

C. Discuss several SCR applications.

D. Describe the basic operation of an SCS.

E. Describe the basic structure and operation of diacs and triacs.

F. Describe a phototransistor and its operation.

G. Describe the LASCR and its operation.

H. Discuss various types of optical couplers.

I. Extract specifications from a data sheet.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Modern Communication Systems

A. Describe basic analog systems.

B. Describe basic digital systems.

II. The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Spectrum Analysis

A. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum.

B. Define electromagnetic waves and wavelengths.

C. Identify electromagnetic allocations.

D. Describe and calculate bandwidth and information capacity.

E. Define simplex, duplex and half duplex systems.

F. Demonstrate methods of spectrum analysis.

G. Compare time and frequency domain signals.

H. Demonstrate the proper use of a spectrum analyzer.

I. Calculate signal strength in various units.

J. Calculate signal-to-noise ratio.

III. Wavelength, Frequency and Propagation Velocities

A. Understand communication wave propagation.

B. Measure wave signals in the time domain.

C. Calculate power and efficiency.

D. Convert time to frequency and frequency to time.

IV. Low and High Frequency Transmitters

A. Draw functional block diagrams of a basic transmitter and receiver.

B. State the need for modulation.

C. Define amplitude, frequency and phase modulation.

V. Basic AM Radio Receivers

A. Describe AM receiver operation.

B. Explain the time domain parts of a modulated AM radio signal.

C. Calculate the percentage of modulation.

D. Build a crystal radio receiver.

VI. The Super-Heterodyne AM and FM Radio

A. Analyze the major sections of a super-heterodyne radio system.

B. Explain integrated circuit receivers.

C. Builds a simple AM broadcasting station.

D. Build a basic FM tone and code transmitter.

E. Identify and explain various approaches used in amplitude modulation, such as SSB and SSBSC.

VII. Frequency Generation Methods

A. Explain the need and use of phase-locked loop (PLL) circuits.

B. Describe the function of PLL synthesizers.

C. Simulate and measure basic oscillator circuits.

VIII. Basic Analog and Digital Television

A. Describe analog television principles.

B. Describe the advent of color and HDTV systems in modern transmission.

IX. Transmission Lines

A. State and calculate the characteristics of each type of cable.

B. Define wire and cable parameters.

C. Describe and calculate the impact of impedance on signal transmission.

D. Calculate waveguide dimensions for various frequencies.

X. Antenna Types and Characteristics

A. Define the way that a radiated signal propagates through the atmosphere and space.

B. Define the modes of wave propagation.

C. Identify elementary antenna radiation patterns.

XI. Communication Networks

A. Describe the basic system view of the telephone systems.

B. Describe the methods of switching and encoding, including caller ID and broadband Internet services.

C. Explain the basics of network topologies, including modems and digital modulation.

XII. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

A. Explain the major segments of current GPS systems.

B. Identify navigation signals.

C. Explain how position is determined.

D. Demonstrate the use of basic hand-held GPS devices.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Basic Concepts Of Lasers

A. Explain the theoretical basic of Q-switching.

B. Describe and measure the effects of Q-switching on laser parameters.

C. Explain the function of continuous mode (CW) lasers and measure the output from a Fiber Laser.

D. Explain the industrial applications of Q-switches.

II. Mode-locking

A. Describe the method of mode-locking in laser functions.

B. Describe two methods of mode-locking.

C. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of mode-locking lasers in today’s industry.

D. Determine the approximate minimum pulse duration that could be obtained from a modulated pulse, given the emission spectrum of a material.

E. Operate a mode-locked laser and measure relevant output characteristics.

III. Nonlinear Behavior Of Lasers

A. Describe the nonlinear behavior of a system using appropriate equations.

B. Understand and explain the process of frequency doubling in nonlinear materials.

C. Describe nonlinear optical material.

D. Operate a frequency-doubled laser and measure relevant output characteristics.

IV. Laser Beam Characteristics

A. Explain the concept of beam coherence.

B. Explain and measure the beam divergence using a beam profiler software.

C. Demonstrate the focusing of a laser beam through the set-up and Gaussian measurement of a laser.

D. Explain the pulse properties of a laser.

E. Describe the operation and function of optical detectors.

1. Optical detector parameters

2. Optical detector categories

F. Make appropriate measurements of the following functional lasers.

1. Continuous pulse lasers

2. Pulse energy measurements

3. Pulse duration measurements

4. Measure beam divergence

5. Perform spectral measurements

V. Laser Beam Materials And Function

A. Identify the grouping of laser types.

B. Understand and calculate the wavelength tuning, shifting and harmonic generation.

C. Describe the methods of laser packaging.

VI. Basic Laser Types

A. Describe the commonly used lasers and their characteristics and their application in industry.

1. Gas lasers

2. Solid state lasers

3. Fiber lasers

4. Semiconductor lasers

5. Misc. lasers

VII. Industrial Applications

A. Describe the common application of today’s modern laser systems.

1. Communications

2. Manufacturing

3. Semiconductor Photolithography

4. Measurement and remote sensing

5. Medical treatment

6. Research and laboratory measurements

7. Reading, scanning, writing, projection and holography

8. Military applications

9. Lasers for adaptive telescope optics

B. Understand and discuss present research and possible future laser applications.

VIII. Laser And Optics Safety

A. Explain and demonstrate the proper safety procedures when working with advanced laser technology.

B. Explain and identify the types of safety glasses when working with certain laser frequencies.

C. Understand and calculate safety glass specifications versus laser wavelength.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Fundamentals of Fiber Lasers

A. Describe and understand the basic structure of fiber laser systems including.

1. Fiber loop

2. Fiber material

3. Rare earth elements

4. Core materials

5. Mirrors

6. Pump sources

7. Fiber couplers

B. Sketch a fiber laser function including the master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA).

II. Methods of Pulsing a Fiber Laser

A. Explain the pulsing method of the pump source.

B. Describe Q-switching with fiber lasers.

C. Calculate the characteristics of mode-locking with fiber lasers.

III. Output Characteristics of Fiber Lasers

A. Define the range of wavelengths produced by fiber lasers.

B. Align and calculate the beam convergence angle of a fiber laser.

IV. Advanced Structures of Fiber Lasers

A. Describe double-clad fibers.

B. Describe chirally-clad cores.

C. Explain large-mode area (LMA) fibers.

D. Explain fiber-disk lasers.

E. Explain Raman-fiber lasers.

V. Applications of Fiber Lasers

A. Interpret the advantages of fiber lasers over other types.

B. Describe the use of fiber lasers used in material processing.

VI. Fundamentals of Diode Laser Systems

A. Illustrate the energy transfer in semiconductor lasers.

1. Current flow

2. Light emission

B. Describe the basic semiconductor laser design.

1. Crystal preparation and internal structure

2. Mounting and cooling methods of the laser

C. Illustrate the output characteristics of a semiconductor laser.

1. Temperature dependence

2. Spectral characteristics

3. Spatial characteristics

D. Identify the materials used in semiconductor lasers.

E. Explain the potential damage mechanisms and damage prevention.

VII. Semiconductor Laser Applications

A. Explain the applications for semiconductor lasers in modern industry.

1. Optical telecommunications

2. Optical data storage and retrieval

3. Diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers

4. Fiber lasers

5. Helium-neon lasers

6. Material processing

7. Metal and dental applications

B. Contrast the use of different laser characteristics as associated with differing industries.

VIII. Laser System Integration in Industry

A. List uses for photonics in IT and communication systems.

B. Identify the use of lasers in material processing systems.

C. Explain laser use in digital optical disc storage systems (CD and DVD recorders and players).

D. Identify the use of photonics in laser surgery systems.

E. Explain Photonics impact on laser-jet printer systems.

F. Explain the use of lasers in 3-D applications.

G. Identify the importance of photonics in radars, guidance systems and ranging systems.

IX. Laser System Integration

A. Identify and explain how subsystems fit and work together.

B. Demonstrate basic integration steps that include:

1. Integration and installation

2. Start-up procedures

3. Verification testing

4. Documentation procedures

5. Safety protocols

Content Outline and Competencies:

The specific nature and degree of emphasis of job-related activities performed by each student will vary from one employer to another. However, in general, it is expected that the student will perform many of the following functions.

I. Operate Electronic Equipment

II. Troubleshoot and Repair Electronic Equipment

III. Test and Check Electronic Equipment I

IV. Perform Equipment Calibration

V. Perform Preventative Maintenance

VI. Maintain Records and Other Data

VII. Refer to Equipment Service Manuals and Other Documents

VIII. Use Interpersonal and Communication Skills Through Interaction With Other Professionals