Review AC/DC analysis. DC power supplies - transformers. Rectification, filters, regulation. FET and FET amplifiers. Bipolar transistors. Op amps and applications. Comparators. Transducers and systems - pulse shaping. Integration, differentiation, clipping, squaring, trigger and vibrator circuits. Transducers - photocells, photo-voltaic, photodiodes, PIN, avalanche, CCDs and circuitry. Temperature measurement, thermo couples, temperature-dependent resistors - amplifier requirements. Strain gauges - uses, construction, bridges, gauge factors, load cells. Piezo-electric, pyro-electric transducers and ultrasonic applications. Accelerometers, frequency response and amplifier requirements.... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: <br/> 7063 (v.6)<br/> Mathematics 102<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> OR<br/><br/> <br/> <br/> 7492 (v.5)<br/> Mathematics 104<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> AND<br/><br/> <br/> 3054