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8462 (v.4) Scientific Data Acquisition 201
Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1745 (v.5) Physical Measurements 102 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Review AC/DC analysis. DC power supplies - Transformers. Rectification, filters, regulation. FET and FET amplifiers. Bipolar transistors. Op amps and applications. Comparators. Transducers and Systems - Pulse Shaping. Revision of integration, differentiation, clipping, squaring, Schimdt trigger. Multivibrator, '555' I.C. Transducers - Photocells, photo-voltaic, photodiodes, PIN, avalanche, CCDs, circuitry. Temperature measurement, thermo couples, temperature-dependent resistors- amplifier requirements. Strain gauges- uses, construction, bridges, gauge factors, load cells. Piezo-electric, pyro-electric transducers, ultrasonic applications. Geophones, frequency response, amplifier requirements. Differential transformers, capacitor transducers, salinity, humidity. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained an introduction to a number of fundamental analogue circuits, they will have developed a robust problem solving technique suited to analogue circuits and become proficient in the use of a circuit simulator (Electronic Workbench). |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Malmstadt, H. V., Enke, C. G. and Crouch, S. R., 1981, 'Electronics and Instrumentation for Scientists', Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co., Reading. Savant, C. J., Roden, M. S. and Carpenter, G. L., 1987, Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co., California. Horowitz, P. and Hill, W., 1989, 'The Art of Electronics', Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. |
Unit Texts: | Scientific Data Acquisition 201 Laboratory Manual, Curtin Publications. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%. Laboratory Reports 40%. Final Examination 40%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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