ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

EET 105: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Instructor: Albert Lozano

Introduction to the EET Laboratory

EXPECTATIONS FOR LAB COMPONENT

* What I want to accomplish for you:- Understand basic equipment in Electronics Lab- Be able to perform basic electrical measurements correctly- Build small electronic circuits- Analyze and measure variables in circuits- Write laboratory reports- Enjoy electronics

* What you need to do:- Participate actively in this part of the course- Ask questions- Complete all the assignments- Ask questions- Enjoy this course- Ask questions…

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS COURSE:

•Notebook with binded pages: - Write down your tasks and results while being completed- Dated entries- Do not tear off pages- Instructor will check notebooks regularly- Will be the basis for your lab report

•Materials to carry out Laboratory Experiences:- Supplied by Penn State

Suggestion: Purchase basic partsOf use for the rest of your laboratory courses and years to comeTime SavingsBetter learning and experimentingWork on your own: home, holidays, etc…

Materials that you may consider purchasing(sorted in order of importance)

• Solderless Breadboard• Jumper wires• Cutting / Stripping tool• Tool box to carry equipment• Set of Resistors• Soldering iron•…

Where to purchase them?Online distributors. Example:

• Jameco (www.jameco.com)• Electronics Express http://www.elexp.com)• Other..

Solderless Breadboard: Allows building and modifying circuits

Electronic Express: http://www.elexp.com/bb_104.htm

Jameco: Electronic Design Prototyping Systems Solderless boards

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&categoryId=652050&sort=n&pagenum=3

Breadboards / Solderless: (Electronics Express)         

Best choices: H or I WITH WIRE KIT

Wire jumpers Kit: Interconnection on Board

Wire jumpers Kit: Interconnection on Board

Wire and Cable Assortments Jumper Cables

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&pa=19289CH&productId=19289

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&pa=20079CH&productId=20079

or

If purchasing from Electronics Express, buy the jumper cables togetherwith the solderless board

Cable Strippers: Cut cable and strip plastic cover

Electronic Express: http://www.elexp.com/tol_0220.htm or similar

Jameco: Test, Tools & Supplies Tools Hand Tools, Strippers

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&categoryId=601050

Also add a small screwdriver

Tool box to carry board, tools, etc : Walmart, Kmart, etc…

Resistors Kit: Several resistances standard values Buy ¼ W or ½ W (1/8 W are too small)

Electronics Express: http://www.elexp.com/cmp_2501.htm

Jameco:http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&pa=103165CH&productId=103165

Soldering Iron: There is no need to solder in this course, nor in the majority of courses you will take. Only EET 420 may require soldering

Purchase for your own personal interest

Use a soldering Iron with temperature control and thin tips Do not waste your money on cheaper models. Not versatile enough

Accessories needed: Solder rolls and desoldering braids

Example: Jameco product # 229673CH

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&productId=229673

Example Electronics Express: http://www.elexp.com/sdr_y379.htm

Once again, feel free to Ask any questions you may have…