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Welcome to the Circuits Lab for ECE 2100! In this course led by Dr. Len Trombetta, you will engage in hands-on learning that reinforces circuit theory through practical experience. You'll learn essential skills such as prototyping, troubleshooting, and using basic lab equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes. Assignments include informal reports, lab work, a project methods section, and a final exam. Please adhere to all safety protocols, and remember, no food or drinks are allowed in the lab. Dive into the world of electronics and prepare for an exciting semester!
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Fall 2013 Welcome to Circuits Lab Take a seat in either room! Take a syllabus! (On the TA desk in S385) Dr. Len Trombetta
Relation to ECE 2300 • Theory vs. Practice • Reinforcing Circuit Theory Ideas • Learning Basic Skills • Prototyping • Basic Lab Equipment • Troubleshooting • Preparation for Design!!!
Components of ECE 2100… • Informal Reports (6) 35% • Complete analytical work at home: Pre-Lab • Perform lab work in class • Use open lab hours to complete lab if needed • Project: Methods Section 10% • Project: Formal Report 30% • Final Exam 25%
ECE 2100… • The Lab • S383/S385 • Lab TAs • On duty when the lab is open • Assigned to a particular course • The Electronics Shop: S388 (Robert Dial; Ralph Brown) • The Equipment • Lab Kits: prototype board and components • Basic bench-top equipment • Multimeter • Oscilloscope • Function Generator
Course Web Sites • Server: www.egr.uh.edu/courses/ece/ece2100 • Calendar and syllabus • Lab assignments • Project and Formal report instructions (not posted yet) • Class PowerPoint presentations • NERD Documentation: information about lab practice • Blackboard: (http://elearning.uh.edu) • Grade Posting • Email
Safety Considerations • Be neat; be careful; be courteous. • There are no foods or drinks allowed in the lab at any time, even if you are not consuming them.
Safety: The TAs • No one is allowed to work in the lab without TA or Instructor supervision. • The TAs are in charge. Do what they say.
Safety: Equipment • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or calibrate the instrumentation (unless instructed to do so). • Do not touch live, high-voltage circuits with both hands: put one hand behind your back.
Safety: Emergencies • In case of emergency, call 911 or campus police at x 3-3333.
If You Use the Open-Hours Lab • When you arrive: • Sign in with name and the lab bench. • Give your ID to the TA • While you are working: • DO NOT take equipment from another bench. • DO NOT take cables from another bench. • Broken or Missing Equipment? Fill out a form; change benches • When you are finished: • Clean up. • Sign out. • Get your ID.
Lab Kits • You will get: • A breadboard (prototyping board). • A bunch of parts • Wires • Resistors • Capacitors • Op Amps • Transistors • Voltage Regulator • These will be good for: • 2100, 3155, 3456, design projects…