WFEL 1233 - Solid State

Description
Solid-state circuitry, including characteristics of active and passive circuit components. Both DC and AC signal approximations are analyzed to determine correct circuit operation and common failure modes. Rectifier, regulator, and amplifier circuits plus Bipolar, J-FET, MOSFET, SCR, DIAC, and TRIAC circuits are included.

Pre-Requisite
Ag Mechanics (Concurrent) or ELCT 1203 or ELCT1201L or ELCT 1403

Co-Requisite
none

Cross Listed Course
N/A

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 lecture contact hours; 30 lab contact hours

3.3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental principles of safety for electronics and electricity.

Integrate electronic principles into working circuits.

Control industrial automated systems through both selection of PLC system components and designing ladder logic PLC programs.

Apply robot programs and operate industrial robots to perform tasks.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students demonstrate technological fluency.

Standard Practices
Topics

Introduction to the basic terms, component identification, and fundamental circuit building required to be successful in the pursuit of electronics technology.

Rectifier, regulator, and amplifier circuits plus Bipolar, J-FET, MOSFET, SCR, DIAC, and TRIAC circuits are included.