Introduction to microprocessor organization and operation, data manipulation, assembly and/or embedded-C language programming, serial communication, analog-to-digital conversion, timers, interrupts, DC motor control. Digital design techniques, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, minimization techniques, simple arithmetic circuits, programmable logic, sequential circuit design, registers and counters, state machines, Verilog and VHDL.
Digital design techniques, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, minimization techniques, simple arithmetic circuits, sequential circuit design, registers and counters, state machines, programmable logic, Verilog and VHDL.
Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included. This course may be repeated for credit.
Vector analysis, Coulomb’s and Gauss’ Law. Electrical field streamlines. Energy and potential. Conductors, dielectrics, capacitance. Maxwell’s, Poisson’s, and Laplace’s equations. Steady magnetic fields. Joule’s Law. Ampere’s Circuit Law, magnetic flux and potential, magnetic forces, materials and inductance, time-varying electromagnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, plane waves, transmission lines, impedance-matching devices.
Discrete signals, LTI systems, discrete Fourier analysis, discrete filters, sampling, Z-transforms.
Steady-state and transient analysis of RL, RC, and RLC circuits. Design problems using circuit analysis programs. Analysis of idea and non-ideal operational amplifiers. Magnetically coupled circuits. Complex frequency. Two-port networks. Laplace transforms. Frequency response.
A study of the fundamental principles and properties of linear systems. Topics will include Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform, convolution and the system function, filters, state variable representation and solution.
An introduction to solid state electronics with topics to include amplifiers, small-signal models, and applications of diodes, bipolar junction transistors, junction field effect transistors, and metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors. Course will include lab-based activities and a comprehensive semester project.
Circuit-level behavior of diodes, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors, and operational amplifiers. Analysis and design of linear amplifiers. Frequency domain characterization of transistor circuits.
Analysis and design of advanced transistor circuits; differential amplifiers, cascodes, current mirrors, frequency response, high frequency transistor models, feedback and stability, active filters, operational amplifiers, power electronic circuits.
Analysis and design of linear systems. Mathematical modeling. Transfer functions and signal-flow graphs. State variable analysis. Time domain analysis and design of linear control systems. Frequency domain analysis and design of linear control systems.
A low-level study of embedded systems, particularly those that constitute cybersecurity infrastructure. Topics include microprocessor organization and operation, data manipulation, serial communication, analog-to-digital conversion, timers, interrupts, DC motor control, C versus assembly language, FPGA design, hardware encryption, and packet filtering and routing.
This course introduced methods used in analysis and design of modern electrical power systems. Topics include: phasor analysis, per-unit system, single-phrase and three-phase AC power systems, electrical power generation, solar power generation, wind power generation, transformers, transmission and distribution systems and steady-state power flow analysis.
Transducers, including 4-20 mA loops. Signal Conditioning. Industrial Control Electronics, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Statistical analysis on experimental data.
Basic theory and principles of modern analog and digital communication systems; signal and noise analysis, signal-to-noise ratio, and circuit implementations.
Principles and concepts of industrial control system infrastructure. Topics include PLC programming, SCADA systems, firewalls, segregation of corporate and individual networks.
