Module Details
| Module Code: |
ELTR6028 |
| Title: |
Electronic System Test
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Long Title:
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Electronic System Test
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5230 - Electronic Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This course will introduce students to the testing and verification of electronic circuits and
systems. It will also provide them with practical experience in the use of common test
instruments. It will enable them to make an informed decision as to the best method of
taking a range of measurements.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe the international standards relevant to releasing a product to market, ensuring its safety and functionality and outline the ranges of tests necessary before this can be done. |
| LO2 |
Define essential terms associated with test and measurement systems - accuracy, precision, repeatability, sensitivity, resolution, range. |
| LO3 |
Analyse and present the requirements needed to implement a measurement system for a particular application. |
| LO4 |
Describe the theory of operation of instruments designed to analyze signals in the time domain and be able to specify instrumentation requirements based on application domains. |
| LO5 |
Describe, implement and report on the development of computerised test interfaces using automated testing software. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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International Standards
European and international standards applicable to electronic products. CE mark. Emissions. Standards and tests necessary for product release to market.
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Measurement Principles
Measurement units and Standards organisations. Introduction to measurement terms such as precision,
accuracy, calibration , etc.
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Electronic Instrumentation
Theory and practice of operation of widely used instruments designed to measure in the time domain –
e.g. multimeter, digital storage oscilloscope.
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Sensors and Signal Conditioning
Op Amp circuits for sensor interfacing. ADCs and sampling. Typical sensor devices.
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Digital measurements.
Theory and practice of operation of instruments designed to measure digital signals - e.g. logic analyzer.
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Computerized and networked instruments.
Commonly-used, computer-based instrumentation systems and automated validation software (e.g. LabVIEW/TestStand).
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based theory, discussion, and problem solving. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory measurement exercises and Automated Test System Development. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Revision of theory. Practical Preparation, Project Work and Related research |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based theory, discussion, and problem solving. |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory measurement exercises and Automated Test System Development. |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Revision of theory. Practical preparation, Project Work and Related research |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Alan Morris, Reza Langari. (2020), Measurement and Instrumentation: Theory and Application, 3rd. Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-012817141].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Kim H. Pries, Jon M. Quigley. (2010), Testing Complex and Embedded Systems, CRC Press, [ISBN: 978-14398214].
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Matteo Sonza Reorda, Zebo Peng, Massimo Violante. (2005), System-level Test and Validation of Hardware/Software Systems, Springer-Verlag, London, [ISBN: 978-1-84628-1].
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Robert A. Witte. (2002), Electronic Test Instruments: Analog and Digital Measurements, 2nd. [ISBN: 978-013066830].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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website, Tektronic, Inc.,
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website, Agilent Technologies,
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website, Keysight Technologies,
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website, National Instruments,
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