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COURSE SYLLABUS AVT 317: Introduction to Aviation Electronics Fall
2009 Instructor: Dennis
Hannon Tel. 618-453-9208/536-3371 E-mail: dhannon@siu.edu Office Hours: As posted, by appointment Course Prerequisite: AMT
112 Course Texts: Schuler, Charles A. Electronics: Principles and
Applications. Fourth (or latest)
Ed.; Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Required. Eisman, Aircraft Electricity and Electronics (Reference) Supplies:
Scientific calculator (TI 35 series or equivalent) Engineering notebook for Lab Journal (Avery Cat #33-610 or equiv) Basic Electricity Parts Kit and basic avionics tools (see below) Digital Multimeter (DMM) Course
Description: This course provides
an introduction to electronic devices used in analog and digital electronics
equipment. Device operation will be
analyzed from a theoretical perspective, and applied to practical linear
circuits for power supplies, amplifiers etc.
Practical application will be emphasized in the laboratory through the
construction and analysis of various circuits. This course is writing
intensive and reflects the College's Communication-Across-the-Curriculum
initiative. Therefore, an emphasis will be placed on written assignments that
simulate documents technicians may be expected to generate on the job. This
class will typically meet two hours per week for lecture and two hours per
week for lab. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, each
student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of solid-state diodes
and their
applications to aviation equipment power supplies. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of transistors, including bipolar
junction transistors and other related devices. 3. Demonstrate an
understanding of transistor circuits used for linear applications in avionics
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4. Demonstrate an understanding of integrated
circuit (IC) technology and the linear
application of IC devices such as 741 Operational Amplifiers
and 555
Timers
5. Construct, analyze, troubleshoot and repair
circuits containing the above devices
6. Write laboratory reports, application notes
and other applicable documents relative to the study of fundamental aviation
electronics circuits and systems.
Lecture Session Unit Outline: Text
Chapters
Unit 1
1. Semiconductors
1 & 2
2. Junction Diodes 3
3. Analog Power Supplies 4
Unit 2
4. Junction Transistors 5
5. Amplifiers 6, 7, 8
& 10
Unit 3
6. Linear integrated circuits:
operational amplifiers
and timers 9
& 13
7. Introduction to tuned circuits and
oscillators 11, 12
Laboratory Projects:
1. Laboratory Orientation
2. Diode Characteristics
3. Half Wave Rectifiers
4. Full Wave Rectifiers
5. Bridge Rectifiers
6. Practical Rectifier Circuits
7. Transistors
8. Component Data
9. CE Amplifier
10. OPAMPS
11. Tuned Circuits and
Modulators (Optional)
Attendance: Regular
attendance at lecture and laboratory sessions is a requirement for successful
completion of this course. Students
should
report to class on time and ready to work. Repeated absences or tardiness will have an
adverse effect on the student’s final grade.
Tests and assignments:
There will 3 unit tests, and a comprehensive final exam. Each unit test and the final is worth 100
points maximum. All written tests are closed
book and notes; however, any mathematical formula handouts and a calculator may
be utilized during the tests.
One written topical paper is required.
The paper is to be on an avionics topic of the student’s choice approved
by the instructor. A list of suggested
topics is attached. The paper topic
should be discussed with the instructor by the day of first unit examination. Students
may submit outlines or drafts prior to the final paper if desired. The paper is worth up to 100 points. It should 4 - 5 pages minimum (not counting
the title and bibliography pages) in length, typewritten in Microsoft Word or
Word Pad 12 pitch Times New Roman or Arial font and double or 1.5 spaced. Top, bottom and side margins should be in the
Microsoft Word default of 1” and 1.25” respectively. A bibliography of at least three separate
sources cited in APA style with a separate title page is to be included. Points will be deducted in the case of papers
not meeting these requirements. The final
paper is due on the last class day prior to Thanksgiving break. Points will be deducted for late submissions at
the rate of 5 points per class day late.
A guide as to APA paper and citation format is available on the avionics
website. Student services also maintains
a writing center for help in proper formatting and content of technical papers;
see the instructor for details.
Unit take-home study aid handouts and assignments will be also given
from time to time and will count toward the student’s class participation grade.
Laboratory Journal: A laboratory
journal will be due at the end of the course.
This is considered to be a “writing to learn” exercise and will consist
of keeping a log of work performed on each lab project on a daily basis. Students will be given a project sheet for
each laboratory assignment 1 – 10 which outlines the materials and procedures
as well a circuit diagrams for each project.
The project sheets are to be used as an outline for the laboratory
journal. The basic information from this
project sheet, including circuit diagrams, tables for recording data and a
summary of procedures should be entered into the laboratory journal notebook as
each project is started. The project sheets
are to be turned in as each lab is completed.
They will be checked off and returned to the student at the next lab
period. The journal is due on the day of
the final exam. NOTE: The cut-off
date for lab projects and the laboratory journal turn-in is
The key element in the Laboratory Journal is the summary or conclusion
statement. This should be at least one
paragraph in length and should describe how the experiment proceeded.
Differences between calculated and actual measured values should be defined and
explained. A description of what was
learned as a result of completing the project as well as what has been applied
from the theoretical concepts discussed in the lecture sessions should
represent a significant portion of the conclusion.
Grading: Grading will
be on the Aviation Technology standard grading scale:
A = 100% - 90% 540 – 600
Points
B = 89% - 80%
480 – 539 Points
C = 79% - 70%
420 – 479 Points
D = 69% - 60%
360 – 419 Points
F = Below 60%
<360 Points
Point distribution:
Unit Tests (3): 100 possible points each
Topical Paper:
100 possible points
Final Exam: 100 possible points
Lab Projects and Journal: 50 possible points
Class Participation and
Attendance 50
possible points
Total possible
points: 600
Student Tool Kits: A basic
avionics tool kit consisting of a digital multimeter (DMM), small wire cutters,
wire strippers, small needle nose pliers, several sets of small colored
alligator clip jumper leads, and assorted screwdrivers is required for this
course. These items are available at
Radio Shack, Lowes, or True Value Hardware in
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AVT 317 TOOL/PARTS LIST
Electronic Calculator: TI 86, Casio fx-280 of equivalent
Digital Mutimeter with test leads
Wire Strippers (Ideal 45-121 or equiv.)
Wire Cutters (Xcelite 1178M or equiv.)
Small needle nose pliers
Safety Glasses (regular prescription glasses OK)
AMT 112/AVT 317 Parts Kit (Provided by department)
35 - 40 W Soldering Iron with stand (must be enclosed type)*
Paste Flux for electronics use*
Solder tools (optional-Radio Shack #64-227 or equiv.)*
“Helping Hands” Soldering Aid (optional-Radio Shack #64-2991) or suction vice*
*Optional
SUGGESTED PRESENTATION TOPICS FOR AVT 330
1. Differential GPS
2. WAAS, LAAS
3. NEXCOM
4. ADS-SATCOM
5. TCAS History
6. TCAS Version VII
7. FADEC
8. Setting up an Avionics Repair Station
9. Overview of emerging technologies in avionics
10. Integrated air data systems
11. Integrated inertial navigation systems
12. Unmanned air vehicles
13. Terrain reference navigation
14. EFIS
15. Imbedded systems
16. Fly-by-wire systems
17. Role of digital electronics in emerging avionics technologies
18. A proprietary avionics/flight management system i.e. Honeywell KFC 225,
Collins Proline 21, etc.
19. ASDAR
20. ACARS