Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : EC3302 : Electronic Instrumentation { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Arjun Singh Yadav
Syllabus
REVIEW OF MEASUREMENTS AND ERROR: Definition, accuracy and precision, Significant figures, Types of error, Statistical analysis, Probability of error, limiting error. (Module-1, 8hrs, CO1)
CATHODE RAY OSCILLOSCOPE: Introduction, Block diagram of CRO, cathode ray tube, CRT circuits, Vertical deflection system, delay line, horizontal deflection systems, Multiple trace, Oscilloscope probes and transducers, Measurements with CRO, special oscilloscope.(Module-2, 8hrs, CO2)
SIGNAL GENERATION: Sine-wave generator, Frequency synthesized signal generator, Frequency divider generator, Sweep frequency generator, pulse and square wave generator, Function generators, Audio frequency signal generator, Digital and Analog Noise generator.
SIGNAL ANALYSIS: Wave analyzer, Distortion analyzer and spectrum analyzer. (Module-3, 8hrs, CO3)
FREQUENCY AND TIME INTERVAL MEASUREMENT: Simple frequency counter, measurement error, extending frequency range of counter, Automatic computing counter, Measurement of higher frequency by wave meter, heterodyne freq. meters, Phase detector, Spectrum analyzer. (Module-4, 6hrs, CO4)
ANALOG AND DIGITAL DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS: Introduction, Signal conditioning of input, Single channel data acquisition systems, Multi-channel data acquisition systems, Data conversion, A/D and D/A converters, Multiplexers, Sample and hold circuits. INPUT OUTPUT DEVICES AND DISPLAY: Introduction, Analog displays and recorders, Digital I/O devices, Displays, Display multiplexing, Zero suppressing. (Module-5, 8hrs, CO5)
Course Objectives
- This course enables the students to use instruments for electronic measurement.
- This course enables the students to be knowledgeable about CRO and various Function Generator circuit.
- This course enables the students to be familiar with Frequency Counter design and usage.
- This course enables the students to understand Data Acquiring Systems and Interfacing.
Course Outcomes
After the completion of this course, graduate students will be able to: <br />CO1: Understand the significance of instrument specification. <br />CO2: Describe the CRO measurement instrument's design, operation, and usage. <br />CO3: Investigate various methods for standard signal generation. <br />CO4: Examine the different frequency measurement tools. <br />CO5: Identify the hardware needed for data acquisition systems.
Essential Reading
- D. A. Bell, Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement, PHI
- H. S. Kalsi, Electronic Instrumentation, TMH
Supplementary Reading
- A. D. Helfrick, W. D. Cooper, ModernElectronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, PHI
- D. Patranabis, Principles of Electronic Instrumentation, PHI
Journal and Conferences
- IEEE Transaction on Measurement and Instrumentation Journal