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ELT1050 Electronic Power Supply 1

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

Description
Students construct different types of alternating and direct current power supplies and demonstrate their application in electrical/electronic systems.
Prerequisite
ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1
Parameters
Access to basic hand tools, a multimeter and related resources. Direct teacher supervision for line voltage connections.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify and describe various types of alternating and direct current power supplies

    • 1.1 distinguish and describe voltage, current and power ratings on a power supply

    • 1.2 describe AC/DC power supplies

    • 1.3 distinguish between the following various power supplies:

      • 1.3.1 transformers

      • 1.3.2 inverters

      • 1.3.3 converters

      • 1.3.4 eliminators

      • 1.3.5 battery

      • 1.3.6 solar

      • 1.3.7 voltage doubler/tripler

    • 1.4 appraise the merits and deficiencies of half-wave bridge, full-wave bridge and centre-tap rectifiers

    • 1.5 identify stages of a power supply in transformer, rectifier, filter and regulator

  • 2 construct a simple power supply

    • 2.1 construct simple power supplies, using perforated circuit boards

  • 3 test a regulated, filtered power supply for output characteristics

    • 3.1 measure power supply output using a multimeter

  • 4 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices

    • 4.1 demonstrate a positive attitude of personal safety

    • 4.2 identify, locate and use proper personal protective equipment

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.