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Unit # |
Unit / Topic |
Details / Activity |
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1 |
So What is a Computer Anyway?
More than just a desk or laptop
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- Definition/Elements of a Computer
- Communications
- Binary and Hex numbering system
- Serial and Parallel Communications
- ASCII
- Taking the Bus
- Peripheral Connections
- Software (types of)
- Visual Basic "Hello World"
- Architecture - (Not only for Buildings)
- PC Tear Down and Rebuild
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2 |
Power It Up |
- Electricity Fundamentals - Power Supply Circuit
- AC/DC , complete Circuit, measuring Voltage
- Transformer
- Switch types
- Diodes, Rectification Simulation and Demo
- Capacitor
- Resistor, measurement , colour codes
- Fabrication of a Power Supply
- Printed Circuit Boards
- PCB Layout
- Whimis
- PCB Fabrication
- PCB Population
- Testing
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3 |
THE SCIENCE OF ELECTRONICS |
- Circuits
- Conductors, Insulators, Resistors and Semiconductors
- Water Analogy, Signal vs. Power
- Circuit Analysis
- Ohms Law
- Danger
- Current Measurement
- Power
- Voltage Divider Circuits
- Resistor Network Assignment
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4 |
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Going Digital
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Digital Signals
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Types of Logic
- Diode Logic
- Transistor as a Switch
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- Next Logical Step
- Gates summary, Boolean Math
- Logic Circuits
- Binary Adder and Half Adder
- Flip Flops
- Multiplex and Demultiplex
- Intro to Complex Programmable Logic Devises - CPLD's
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5 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER MEMORY
Memorize this
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6 |
Electronic Oscillators |
RC Circuits
Other Capacitor Functions
Xtal
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7 |
INTRODUCTION TO MICROCONTROLLERS (embedded
processors) |
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8 |
SUMMATIVE |
SUMMATIVE - Blinky lights and
servos |
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Extra |
Issues In Computing
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