ZINM1086 - Basics of Process Control and Instrumentation

Course Description

Concepts of electronics circuitry, devices and instruments including purpose, function and operations of diodes, transistors, silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR) DIAC, TRIAC, FET and other solid state devises in electronic circuits. Special attention is paid to industrial devices that contain these devices.

Course Outline

Apply the fundamental building blocks of solid-state devices including concepts of semiconductor materials (germanium and silicon), doping, current carriers and direct current (DC) biasing to stop or establish current flow in solid-state devices when repairing, maintaining and troubleshooting electronic circuits and instrumentation.

Learner Outcomes

a.Identify the major solid state devices by their symbol configuration.
b.Explain the operational characteristics and circuit applications of various types of solid-state devices.
c.Define industry terms and references.
d.Label design components of bias, amplification, and feedback circuits for amplifier circuits using various circuit configurations (common base, emitter, and collector).
e.Interpret solid-state symbolism and organize information (parameters) from manufacturer’s specification sheets.
f.Define the basic materials of solid-state devices
g.Explain semiconductors
h.Discuss doping materials (creating current carriers in P & N materials)
i.Define a PN junction
j.Define the role of an anode and cathode
k.Define a zener diode
l.Discuss the uses of diodes in rectification, clipping, clamping circuits etc.