Course Overview
In this course students will learn the theory and application of different types of flip flop circuits. Basic Thyristor theory including Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and Silicon Control Rectifiers (SCRs) will be covered. Boolean logic including Karnaugh maps and Boolean PLCs will be covered in detail in the lab.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of term 3 courses
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Safety
- Demonstrate safe working practices in the lab.
Field Effect Transistors (FETs) & Thyristors
- Explain the functionality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), Photodiodes & Optical Isolators.
- Describe the functionality of various Thyristors (Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs), Triacs and Silicon Controlled Switches (SCS), Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and MOSFETs).
- Design LED and SCR circuits.
- Build LED and SCR circuits.
Digital Logic
- Explain different number systems (binary, octal, hexadecimal).
- Design various types of flip flop circuits.
- Create timing diagrams using appropriate symbols.
- Explain common Boolean identities and solve Boolean equations.
- Describe various types of logic gates (e.g. AND, OR, NAND, NOR, NOT, XOR).
- Solve Karnaugh Maps.
- Design flip flop and Boolean logic circuits.
- Build flip flop and Boolean logic circuits.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Field Effect Transistors (FETs) & Thyristors, Digital Logic (INST 3110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control Technician
Diploma Full-time
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