COURSE SYLLABUS AVT 317: Introduction to Aviation Electronics Fall 2016

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS AVT 317: Introduction to Aviation Electronics Fall 2016 Instructor: Matthew Harrison Aviation Test Cell, Room 102 Tel Office Hours: As posted, by appointment Course Prerequisite: AVT 112 Course Texts: Schuler, Charles A. Electronics: Principles and Applications. Sixth (or latest) Ed.; Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. (Required). ISBN Appox $90 Eisman, Aircraft Electricity and Electronics (Reference) Appox $50 used Supplies: Scientific calculator (TI 35 series or equivalent) Appox $15 Engineering notebook for Lab Journal (Avery Cat # or equiv) $6 Basic Electricity and AVT 317 Parts Kits (provided) and basic avionics tools (see below) Digital Multimeter (DMM) Appox $20 Course Description: This course provides an introduction to electronic devices used in analog and digital electronics equipment. Device operation will be analyzed from a theoretical perspective, and applied to practical linear circuits for power supplies, amplifiers etc. Practical application will be emphasized in the laboratory through the construction and analysis of various circuits. This course is writing intensive and reflects the College's Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Therefore, an emphasis will be placed on written assignments that simulate documents technicians may be expected to generate on the job. This class will typically meet two hours per week for lecture and two hours per week for lab. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, each student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of solid-state diodes and their applications to aviation equipment power supplies. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of transistors, including bipolar junction transistors and other related devices. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of transistor circuits used for linear applications in avionics equipment.

2 4. Demonstrate an understanding of integrated circuit (IC) technology and the linear application of IC devices such as 741 Operational Amplifiers and 555 Timers 5. Construct, analyze, troubleshoot and repair circuits containing the above devices 6. Write laboratory reports, application notes and other applicable documents relative to the study of fundamental aviation electronics circuits and systems. Lecture Session Unit Outline: Text Chapters Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 1. Introduction and Semiconductors 1 & 2 2. Junction Diodes 3 3. Analog Power Supplies 4 4. Junction Transistors 5 5. Amplifiers 6, 7, 8 & Linear integrated circuits: operational amplifiers and timers 9 & Introduction to tuned circuits and oscillators 11, 12 Typical Laboratory Projects: 1. Laboratory Orientation 2. Diode Characteristics 3. Half Wave Rectifiers 4. Full Wave Rectifiers 5. Bridge Rectifiers 6. Practical Rectifier Circuits

3 7. Transistors 8. Component Data 9. CE Amplifier 10. OPAMPS 11. Tuned Circuits and Modulators (Optional) Attendance: Regular attendance at lecture and laboratory sessions is a requirement for successful completion of this course. Students should report to class on time and ready to work. Repeated absences or tardiness will have an adverse effect on the student s final grade and, if excessive, may result in failure of the course. This class follows the Aviation Technologies Department Attendance Guidelines. Tests and assignments: There will 3 unit tests, and a comprehensive final exam. Mathematical formula handouts and a calculator may be utilized during the tests. One written topical paper is required. The paper is to be on an avionics topic of the student s choice approved by the instructor. A list of suggested topics is attached. The paper topic should be discussed with the instructor by the day of first unit examination. Students may submit outlines or drafts prior to the final paper if desired. The paper is worth up to 100 points. It should 4-5 pages minimum (not counting the title and bibliography pages) in length, typewritten in Microsoft Word or Word Pad 12 pitch Times New Roman or Arial font and double spaced. Top, bottom and side margins should be in the Microsoft Word default of 1 and 1.25 respectively. A bibliography of at least three separate sources cited in APA style with a separate title page is to be included. Points will be deducted in the case of papers not meeting these requirements. The final paper is due on the last class day prior to Thanksgiving break. Points will be deducted for late submissions at the rate of 5 points per class day late. Google APA paper and citation format for examples. SIU student services also maintains a writing center for help in proper formatting and content of technical papers. Unit take-home study aid handouts and assignments will be also given from time to time and will count toward the student s class participation grade. NOTE: In accordance with the Aviation Technologies Department Certification Manual, all lab projects and assignments must be turned in for a grade to be posted for this course.

4 Laboratory Journal: A laboratory journal will be due at the end of the course. This is considered to be a writing to learn exercise and will consist of keeping a log of work performed on each lab project on a daily basis. Students will be given a project sheet for each laboratory assignment 1 10 which outlines the materials and procedures as well a circuit diagrams for each project. The project sheets are to be used as an outline for the laboratory journal. The basic information from this project sheet, including circuit diagrams, tables for recording data and a summary of procedures should be entered into the laboratory journal notebook as each project is started. The project sheets are to be turned in as each lab is completed. The journal is due on the day of the final exam. The key element in the Laboratory Journal is the summary or conclusion statement. This should be at least one paragraph in length and should describe how the experiment proceeded. Differences between calculated and actual measured values should be defined and explained. A description of what was learned as a result of completing the project as well as what has been applied from the theoretical concepts discussed in the lecture sessions should represent a significant portion of the conclusion. Grading: Grading will be on the Aviation Technology standard grading scale: A = 100% - 90% B = 89% - 80% C = 79% - 70% D = 69% - 60% F = Below 60% Points Points Points Points <360 Points Point distribution: Unit Tests (3): 100 possible points each Topical Paper: 100 possible points Final Exam: 100 possible points Lab Projects and Journal: 50 possible points Class Participation and Attendance 50 possible points Total possible points: 600 Student Tool Kits: A basic avionics tool kit consisting of a digital multimeter (DMM), small wire cutters, wire strippers, small needle nose pliers, several sets of small colored alligator clip leads, jumper leads, and assorted screwdrivers is required for this course. These items are available at Radio Shack, Lowes, or True Value Hardware in Carbondale. A soldering iron and soldering equipment is also recommended for this class but not required. Breadboards, hook up wire and components for the lab projects will be provided. Students are to retain their lab kits and breadboards for the spring semester as they will also be used in the subsequent AVT 318 course. Since the lab kits and breadboards are purchased from student lab fees, they are property of each student. Kits and breadboards

5 may be kept or donated to the department at the end of the AVT 318 course at the student s discretion. Lockers and lockable drawers will be provided for students use, however, each student is primarily responsible for his/her own tool storage and security. Emergency Procedures: Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available on the BERT s website at Department of Public Safety s website (disaster drop down) and in the Emergency Response Guidelines pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency. Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility. AVT 317 TOOL/PARTS LIST Electronic Calculator: TI 86, Casio fx-280 of equivalent Digital Mutimeter with test leads Wire Strippers (Ideal or equiv.) Wire Cutters (Xcelite 1178M or equiv.) Small needle nose pliers Safety Glasses (regular prescription glasses OK) AVT 112/AVT 317 Parts Kit (Provided by department) W Soldering Iron with stand (must be enclosed type)* Paste Flux for electronics use* Solder tools (optional-radio Shack # or equiv.)* Helping Hands Soldering Aid (optional-radio Shack # ) or suction vice* *Optional

6 SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR PAPER 1. Differential GPS 2. WAAS, LAAS 3. NEXCOM 4. ADS-SATCOM 5. TCAS History 6. TCAS Version VII 7. FADEC 8. Setting up an Avionics Repair Station 9. Overview of emerging technologies in avionics 10. Integrated air data systems 11. Integrated inertial navigation systems 12. Unmanned air vehicles 13. Terrain reference navigation 14. EFIS 15. Imbedded systems 16. Fly-by-wire systems 17. Role of digital electronics in emerging avionics technologies 18. A proprietary avionics/flight management system i.e. Honeywell KFC 225, Collins Proline 21, etc. 19. ASDAR 20. ACARS

7 I have been given the opportunity to clarify any questions I have in regards to the syllabus for AVT 317 Printed Name Signature Date Printed SIU Address Contact Phone Number

8 AVT 317 Topic Schedule Date Topic Reading Assignment Week Introduction to Avionics Schuler Chapter 1 History of Electricity & Electronics Week 2 Introduction to Semiconductors Schuler Chapter 2 Junction Diodes Schuler Chapter 3 Week 3 Labor Day Holiday, no classes Junction Diodes (continued) Week 4 Introduction to Power Supplies Schuler Chapter 4 Power Supplies (continued)/voltage Multipliers Week 5 Review for Unit Test 1 Test 1 Unit 1 Diodes and Power Supplies Week 6 Intro to Junction Transistors Schuler Chapter 5 Bi Polar Junction Transistors Week 7 BJTs (continued) BJTs (continued) Week 8 Decibels/Intro to Amplifiers Schuler Chapter 6 Small Signal Amplifiers Week 9 Fall break Amplifier Classes and Coupling Schuler Chapter 7 Field Effect Transistors Week 10 Transistor Circuit Analysis Schuler Chapter 8 Review for Unit Test 2 Week 11 Test #2 Unit 2 - Transistors and Amplifiers Solid State Control Devices Schuler Chapter 14 Week 12 Operational Amplifiers Schuler Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Schuler Chapter 10

9 Week 13 Tuned Circuits and Oscillators Schuler Chapter 11 Oscillators (continued) Week 14 Thanksgiving Break Week 15 Review for Unit Test 3 Test 3 Unit 3 - OPAMPS, Tuned Circuits and Oscillators Topical Paper Due Week 16 Introduction to Radio Schuler Chapter 12 Finals Week Transmitter and Receivers