UELE 251A - Electronic Measurements

1. Discuss standards used in electronic measurements.
2.  Define the types of errors made in measurements on physical systems.
3.  Describe and discuss manufacturers` specifications for test instruments.
4. Show the operation of the test instrument with the aid of block diagrams.
5. Obtain accurate and meaningful measurements using oscilloscopes and meters.
6. Apply signal conditioning to a transducer source. 
7. Use basic transducers.

1. Units and Standards of Measurement  
   1. SI system of units 
2.  Measurement and Data Analysis  
   1.   Accuracy and precision of significant figures
   2.  Error 
3. Reports and Documentation 
   1.  Documentation of laboratory activity 
4. Test Equipment  
   1. Analog and digital meters 
      1. Accuracy statements and specifications  
   2. Signal sources  
      1. Function Generators
         1.  Specifications 
         2.  Applications  
      2. Pulse generators  
         1. Specifications 
         2.  Applications  
      3. Sweep frequency generators  
         1.  Specifications 
         2.  Applications  
   3. Oscilloscopes
      1.  Block systems 
      2.  Specifications 
      3.  Probes 
      4.  Measuring applications and techniques  
   4. Digital counters
      1.  Frequency measurement 
      2.  Time interval measurement 
      3.  Specifications  
   5. Power sources 
      1. Current sources 
      2.  Voltage sources 
      3. Regulatory types 
      4. Specifications  
   6. Other instrumentation and test equipment 
5. Signal Conditioning 
   1. Amplifiers 
   2. Filters 
6. Transducers  
   1.  Thermal 
   2.  Strain