Electronic Systems Card (320-01)

Description

This practical resource introduces students to the principles of electronic systems through the interconnection of a variety of input, process and output subsystems.

The card is designed for use with the Electronics Study Trainer (320-00).

Practical activities based around this card are provided on the digital curriculum disk provided with the trainer.

The card may also be used with optional cloud-based software. This contains theory presentations, investigations, and assessments, which link directly to the practical activities carried out using this resource.

 The Card Includes the Following:

• Two comparators with adjustable reference voltages
• Voltage amplifier with adjustable gain
• Logic inverter
• Darlington transistor
• Thyristor
• Field effect transistor (FET)
• Adjustable time delay
• Audio amplifier
• Switched faults for fault-finding activities

 Practical Tasks Include the Following:

• Investigation of sub-systems
• Darlington Pair and FET investigation
• Thyristor investigation
• Automatic lighting system project
• Baby alarm system project
• Intruder alarm system project
• Fire alarm system project
• Testing and fault-finding

 Items Included:

• Circuit Card

 Other Items Required:

• Electronics Study Trainer (320-00)
• 2 Digital Multimeters (2×DM1 or similar)

 General Information:

• Card Dimensions: 160 x 100 x 20 mm (WхHхD)
• Packed Volume: 0.001 m3
• Packed Weight: 0.2 kg