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SIP250C
SCIENCE OF HIGH-TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS

The course is designed as an entry-level program for students in middle and senior high schools, or in vocational centers. This highly motivational course generates students’ enthusiasm in the field of electronics. No previous academic subjects (such as mathematics, physics, or science) are required. The course starts with systems and leads the students through a series of comprehensive experiments into the need for components. Then, various types of electronic parts are introduced, as are instruments. The course ends with an introduction to basic electricity. Approximately 100 hours of instruction are provided on two pre-wired panels.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Two pre-wired panels (measuring 8.5 x 14 inches) are provided. Each panel is divided into sections with a unique subsystem located within each section. Some sections are connected together by means of fiber optic cables. Also included are a comprehensive laboratory manual and accessories (such as a components kit, touch-tone dialer, telephone, telephone key pad, GSR electrodes and cable, and dipole antenna system).

• Panel 1 (SIP250-1) contains:

—  Fiber Optic Transmitter, 650 nm
—  AM Receiver with Optical Sensor
—  Fiber Optic Receiver with 2 levels of gain
—  SCR Optical System
—  A/D-D/A Speech System
—  Triac Controller Circuit

• Panel 2 (SIP250-2) contains:

— AM Transmitter with Tone and Microphone Input
— Timer Circuit
— UHF Antenna System (900 MHz)
— Pulse Dialer
— Touch Tone Dialer, DTMF, 2 of 7 tones
— Galvanic Skin Resistance (GSR) Control with Hand Clamp

REQUIRED EXTRA EQUIPMENT
Power Supply Base (S300PSB) 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Panel Base (S300PB) with umbilical cable.
Master Builder (optional) (S300B) can be used in place of the Power Supply Base

LABORATORY MANUAL
The following list of topics indicates the scope of the material and experimentation provided by this course.

EXP. 1 MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Galvanic Skin Resistance

EXP. 2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RECEIVERS

2.1 Introduction
2.2 AM Operation
2.3 FM Operation
2.4 Comparison of AM and FM Characteristics
2.5 Experimental Radio

EXP. 3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTERS

3.1 Radio Transmitter Operation

EXP. 4 RADIO ANTENNAS

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Antenna Systems
4.3 Dipole Antennas
4.4 Parasite or Yagi Array Antennas

EXP. 5 FIBER OPTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS

5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Composition of Light
5.3 Types of Light Sensors
5.4 Fiber Optic Cables

EXP. 6 ELECTRONIC TELEPHONES

6.1 History of Telephones
6.2 Basic Telephone Operation
6.3 The Telephone Ringer
6.4 Types of Telephone Dialers

EXP. 7 LOGIC CONTROLS

7.1 Logic Devices
7.2 Truth Tables
7.3 Inverters
7.4 Timing Devices