Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : EC4310 : Principles of Electronic Instrumentation { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Arjun Singh Yadav
Syllabus
Basic concept of Instrumentation System, MEASUREMENTS AND ERROR: Definition, accuracy and precision, Significant figures, Types of error, Statistical analysis Familiarization with various Electronic Instruments like Voltmeter, Ammeter, Ohmmeter, Oscilloscope, Function generator. (Module-1, 8hrs, CO1)
CATHODE RAY OSCILLOSCOPE: Block diagram of CRO, cathode ray tube, Deflection amplifier, Vertical deflection system, horizontal deflection systems, Oscilloscope probes, Measurements with CRO-voltage, frequency and phase measurements, Digital storage Oscilloscope. (Module-2, 8hrs, CO2)
SIGNAL GENERATOR: Sine-wave generator, pulse and square wave generator, Triangular wave generator, Frequency synthesized signal generator, Frequency divider generator, Function generators. (Module-3, 8hrs, CO3)
FREQUENCY AND TIME INTERVAL MEASUREMENT: Simple frequency counter, extending frequency range of counter, Automatic computing counter, Phase detector, Spectrum analyzer. (Module-4, 6hrs, CO4)
ANALOG AND DIGITAL DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS: Introduction, Signal conditioning of input, Single channel and multi-channel data acquisition systems, Data conversion, ADC, DAC. (Module-5, 8hrs, CO5)
Course Objectives
- This course enables the students to help students grasp how 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 /> <br />CO1: Understand the significance of instrument specification. <br />CO2: Become familiar with 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: Understand 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