Instrumentation Electronics
Electronics and Computer Engineering
6 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 28,0 T + 14,0 PL + 28,0 TP + 5,0 OT
Lecturer
- Jorge Manuel Correia Guilherme
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Provide knowledge of the main equipments and techniques to measure electric and electronic signals. Become aware of the main limitations when making measurements.
Program
Measurement errors. Electromagnetic instruments. Voltage, current, power and energy measurement. Bridges. Digital instrumentation, voltage meters and frequency meters. Signal generators. Oscilloscopes.
Spectrum analyzers. Sensors and signal acquisition. Data converters characteristics. Instrumentation interfaces.
Evaluation Methodology
Written Examination 70%, Laboratory Works 30%.
Bibliography
- Gregory, A. (1973). An Introduction to Electrical Instrumentation and Measurement Systems. (Vol. 1). US: The Macmillan Press LTD
- Fernandes, J. (1998). Medidas Eléctricas e Instrumentação. (Vol. 1). Tomar: Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Tomar
- Morris, A. (1993). Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation. (Vol. 1). US: Prentice Hall
- Bell, D. (1994). Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements. (Vol. 1). US: Prentice Hall
Method of interaction
Lectures, theoretical-practical classes and laboratory work
Software used in class
LTSpice
