Carleton University · PHYS 2306

Physics of Electrical and Electronic Measurements I

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

D.C. and A.C. circuit theory. Resonant circuits. Basic measuring devices, the oscilloscope; impedances, bandwidth, noise; vacuum tubes, transistors, useful approximations for circuit design; feedback, amplifiers, oscillators; operational circuits; digital circuits. Lectures emphasize the physical basis of instrument design. Laboratory emphasizes modern digital instrumentation.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1001 , PHYS 1002 or PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004 , alternatively PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008 with an overall grade of B- or better.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1001 , PHYS 1002 or PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004 , alternatively PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008 with an overall grade of B- or better.
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

D.C. and A.C. circuit theory. Resonant circuits. Basic measuring devices, the oscilloscope; impedances, bandwidth, noise; vacuum tubes, transistors, useful approximations for circuit design; feedback, amplifiers, oscillators; operational circuits; digital circuits. Lectures emphasize the physical basis of instrument design. Laboratory emphasizes modern digital instrumentation.

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1001 , PHYS 1002 or PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004 , alternatively PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008 with an overall grade of B- or better.
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

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