AIT 135 - Electronics Assembly & Fabrication I

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental principles of assembly and manufacture of electronics. Includes electronics safety, hand and power tool usage, measure tools, quality control/Statistical Process Control, and ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Also includes clean room procedures, electronics print reading, wiring harnesses, soldering, desoldering and rework, cleaning, prototyping, and high volume production methods.

    

2.         Use common basic hand and power tools.

3.         Demonstrate skill in various methods of soldering.

4.         Describe electronic components and their function.

5.         Explain Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and how to avoid damage caused by it.

6.         Demonstrate appropriate procedures for working in a clean room environment.

1. Electronics Safety
   1. Lockout/Tagout
   2. Personal Protective Equipment
   3. Associated hazards for electrical/electronic work
      1. Electric shock/burns
      2. Striking by moving/flying objects
      3. Lifting
      4. Chemical/hazardous materials/MSDS
      5. Fire
   4. Grounding, insulated tools, ground fault circuit interrupt protection
   5. Emergency response and first aid
2. Electronic Components
   1. Resistors
   2. Inductors and capacitors
   3. Diodes and transistors
   4. Semiconductor devices
   5. Microprocessors/microcontrollers
   6. Transformers and power supplies
   7. Circuit protection
   8. Connectors and terminals
3. Electronics Prints/Schematic Reading
   1. General print principles
   2. Electrical and electronic schematics
      1. Symbols
      2. Connections
      3. Layouts
      4. Example schematics of common devices
4. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Product and Component Handling
   1. Definitions
   2. Why it matters
   3. Prevention equipment and methods
   4. Electronics packaging
   5. Handling
5. Cleanroom Procedures
   1. Description
   2. Classes of cleanroom, when and how used
   3. Acceptable and restricted/prohibited materials
   4. Attire and proper methods for putting on and removing
6. Hand and Power Tools Used in Electronic/Electrical Assembly
   1. Common tools
   2. Proper use and care
   3. Safety considerations
7. Soldering
   1. Manual soldering
      1. Solders, fluxes
      2. Soldering equipment
      3. Through hole
      4. Surface mount
   2. Automated soldering
      1. Wave
      2. Dip
      3. Robotic
8. Desoldering and Rework
   1. Tools
   2. Methods
9. Assembly Cleaning
10. Prototyping
    1. Bread boards
    2. Prototyping
    3. Perfboard and solder
    4. Generic printed circuit board
    5. “Dead Bug”
    6. Custom printed circuit board