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ELT3110

Amplifiers

Advanced

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students demonstrate knowledge of various types and classes of amplifiers.

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT3110.2.1 construct a 25-watt amplifier project (audio or video)
  • ELT3110.1.9 draw a block diagram of a multistage audio amplifier
  • ELT3110.2.3 construct and experiment with amplification circuits including:
  • ELT3110.1.6 explain how volume and tone can be controlled in an audio amplifier
ELT1090

Analog Communication 1

Introductory

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students install and demonstrate the fundamentals of various consumer audio integrated systems.

Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT1090.1.3 identify major components of an amplifier through the use of a block diagram, identifying power supply, preamplifier and amplifier
  • ELT1090.2.6 construct a simple audio device; e.g., amplifier, crossover network, fader, equalizer, distribution network, mixers or light organ
  • ELT1090.1.2.1 amplifier
  • ELT1090.2.4 lay out and connect the wiring for an audio system
ELT2090

Analog Communication 2

Intermediate

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students demonstrate the fundamental concepts of electronic analog communication systems.

Prerequisite: ELT1090: Analog Communication 1

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT2090.2.4 build a small audio amplifier and/or intercom for personal use
  • ELT2090.2.3.2 audio amplifiers
  • ELT2090.2.5 construct a speaker system with low-, mid- and high-range speakers with appropriate crossover networks such as an intercom system
  • ELT2090.3.2.1 portable stereo systems
ELT2050

Electronic Power Supply 2

Intermediate

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students construct and demonstrate the fundamentals of electronic power supply technology.

Prerequisite: ELT1050: Electronic Power Supply 1

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT2050.4.4 construct a full-wave, filtered and regulated power supply
  • ELT2050.3.1 construct, energize, measure and graph the input and output of half-wave bridge, full-wave bridge and centre-tap rectifiers, and regulated power supply
  • ELT2050.4 build, test and analyze filtering circuits used in electronic power supplies
  • ELT2050.4.2 mathematically determine component values for the construction of a regulated power supply
ELT1050

Electronic Power Supply 1

Introductory

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students construct different types of alternating and direct current power supplies and demonstrate their application in electrical/electronic systems.

Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT1050.2 construct a simple power supply
  • ELT1050.2.1 construct simple power supplies, using perforated circuit boards
  • ELT1050.1.3.7 voltage doubler/tripler
  • ELT1050.3.1 measure power supply output using a multimeter
ELT2080

Control Systems 2

Intermediate

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students demonstrate how process control technology is used in real-world applications.

Prerequisite: ELT1080: Control Systems 1

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT2080.3.1.10 operational amplifiers
  • ELT2080.3 construct a process control device, using analog and sensor components
  • ELT2080.3.2.7 light controller resistors
  • ELT2080.3.1.1 rectifiers
ELT2010

Electro-Assembly 2

Intermediate

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students apply electro-assembly technology to manufacture circuit boards.

Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT2010.3.1 prototype an electronic circuit on a breadboard
  • ELT2010.3 use a printed circuit board and proper fabrication techniques to assemble a project
  • ELT2010.3.5 evaluate the circuit using electronic instruments
  • ELT2010.3.3 practise printed circuit board building and component installation
MEC2090

Electrical Components

Intermediate

Mechanics · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students identify and describe the basic use and testing of the electrical components of a typical motor vehicle.

Prerequisite: MEC1090: Electrical Fundamentals

Outcomes this project would cover

  • MEC2090.3.1.7 growler
  • MEC2090.5.1.3 use numbers
  • MEC2090.3.1.3 ammeter
  • MEC2090.3.1 identify and describe the purpose and functions of a:
MEC1090

Electrical Fundamentals

Introductory

Mechanics · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students identify and describe the operating principles and applications of electricity.

Outcomes this project would cover

  • MEC1090.2.13 construct and compare a series and a parallel circuit
  • MEC1090.2.7 identify and label the parts of a simple circuit
  • MEC1090.2.8 identify the physical form and circuit symbol of a:
  • MEC1090.3.1.3 use numbers
ELT3010

Electro-Assembly 3

Advanced

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students apply photographic processes to construct a printed circuit for an electronic project.

Prerequisite: ELT2010: Electro-assembly 2

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT3010.4 assemble a project, using a PC board
  • ELT3010.2.3 match actual components to schematic symbols
  • ELT3010.2.2 use schematic symbols to represent electronic components
  • ELT3010.3 construct a PC board, using a photographic method
ELT2130

Magnetic Control Devices

Intermediate

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students demonstrate the fundamentals of electromagnetic control devices.

Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT2130.3.1 draw a schematic and wiring diagram and construct the following electromagnetic circuits:
  • ELT2130.3 design and construct electromagnetic circuits, using ladder logic systems and wiring diagrams
  • ELT2130.1.2 identify coil voltage and frequency ratings
  • ELT2130.4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
ELT3150

Robotics 3

Advanced

Electro-Technologies · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 1 credit

Students demonstrate remote/autonomous control systems by constructing circuits to control robotic behaviour.

Prerequisite: ELT2140: Robotics 2

Outcomes this project would cover

  • ELT3150.1 identify and assemble the required components to build a frequency remote control or microprocessor control for a robotics unit
  • ELT3150.1.2 explain the operation of the electronic components and circuit used to build either a remote control robot or a programmable control robot
  • ELT3150.4.4 assemble electronic components to build a mobile robot
  • ELT3150.4.3 draw the schematic diagram of the printed circuit board and wiring schematic of the control circuitry