Course Outline for Electronic Systems Technology 203
Electronic Circuit Measurements and Analysis

Effective: Fall 2019
SLO Rev: 09/18/2018
Catalog Description:

ESYS 203 - Electronic Circuit Measurements and Analysis

54.00 Hours

May be repeated 99 time(s)
Measurement and presentation of data in analog and digital circuits. Emphasis on comparison and correlation of measured data with calculated circuit analysis.
0934.00 - Electronics and Electric Technology*
Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress
Type Hours
Laboratory 54.00
Total 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Measure voltages and currents in analog and digital circuits using standard test equipment and automated data acquisition systems.
  2. Collect and present measured data in tabular and graphic form.
  3. Use a calculator to perform arithmetic operations involving electronic circuit measurements.
  4. Apply algebraic formulas to analyze DC circuits.
  5. Apply ratios and logarithms to solve gain, decibel, and reactive time constant equations.
  6. Apply combinational and sequential logic operations to analyze digital circuits.
  7. Apply trigonometric formulas to analyze AC circuits .
Course Content:
  1. Series DC Circuits
  2. Parallel DC Circuits
  3. Series/Parallel DC Circuits
  4. Amplifier Circuits
  5. RC and L/R Time Constant Circuits
  6. Combinational Logic Operations
  7. Sequential Logic Operations
  8. RC and L/R Series and Parallel Circuits
  9. RCL Resonant Circuits
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Laboratory exercises
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. For the given series circuit, measure the specified voltages and currents for multiple source voltage values. Collect your data in a table, and generate a graph to show the comparison of your measurements to the calculated values developed from your circuit analysis.
  2. Analyze the given ladder logic diagram for a digital control system. Create Boolean logic expressions for the sensor inputs and actuator outputs. Verify proper operation of the control system by exercising the sensor inputs and observing the control outputs. Record the input and output conditions in tabular form.
  1. Laboratory exercises
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Students will perform specified AC and DC measurements in analog and digital circuits, and apply circuit analysis to validate their measurement data.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Kuphaldt, T. (2017). Lessons in Electric Circuits, Vol. 1 - DC (5). Ibiblio.org.
  2. Kuphaldt, T. (2015). Lessons in Electric Circuits, Vol. 2 - AC (6). Ibiblio.org.
  3. Kuphaldt, T. (2015). Lessons in Electric Circuits, Vol. 4 - Digital (4). Ibiblio.org.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Measurement and presentation of data in analog and digital circuits. Comparison and correlation of measured data with calculated circuit analysis.