This prepares the individual, who is familiar with basic electrical principles and elementary algebra, for more advanced electronic training. Attendees should bring note taking material and a hand held calculator. This course is 40 hours.
The course begins with a review of voltage-current-resistance relationships, AC and DC series and parallel circuits, inductive and capacitive circuits and electrical measurements.
Passive differentiators and integrators are discussed and the trainee is introduced to simple diode clip, clamp and rectifier circuits thus leading to more complicated voltage and current regulators, DC-DC converters and protection circuitry.
The theory of transistors is explained using simplified examples as opposed to mathematical models. Switching and Amplification characteristics are taught from a technician, rather than an engineering standpoint.
Digital electronics is initiated with the binary, octal, hexadecimal and BCD number systems. Logic gates are than introduced along with three basic types of flip-flop.
The course winds up with a thorough examination of available test equipment with a focus on meters and oscilloscopes. Knowledge of the proper use and care of test equipment is stressed because it's the key to a successful technician.
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