Electronics General Cbcs Draft Syllabus
Electronics General Cbcs Draft Syllabus
Electronics General Cbcs Draft Syllabus
Electronics
as a discipline of choice
for
Course Credits
I. Core Course (12 Papers)
Core Course Theory (04 Papers of 4 Credit from each of 3 Discipline) 12×4=48
Core Course Practical(04 Papers of 2 Credit from each of 3 Discipline) 12×2=24
Compulsory Course -1
Core Course-I Network Analysis and Analog Electronics 4
Core Course-I Practical Network Analysis and Analog Electronics Lab 2
Core Course-II DSC-2A 6
Core Course-II DSC-3A 6
Semester Total 20
Compulsory Course -1
Core Course-IV Linear and Digital Integrated Circuits 4
Core Course-IV Practical Linear and Digital Integrated Circuits Lab 2
Core Course-V DSC-2B 6
Core Course-VI DSC-3B 6
Semester Total 20
Discipline Specific Electives (DSE): (Credit: 06 each) (2 papers to be selected) - DSE 1-2
1. Verilog and FPGA based system Design + Lab Select one in
2. Antenna Theory and wireless Network + Tutorial Semester-V
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (04 papers) (Credit: 02 each) - SEC1 to SEC4
1. Design and Fabrication of Printed Circuit Boards Semester-III
2. Robotics Semester-IV
3. Design and Fabrication of Printed Circuit Boards Semester-V
4. Robotics Semester-VI
CORE PAPERS
Unit 1 Lectures 18
Circuit Analysis: Concept of Voltage and Current Sources. Kirchhoff’s Current Law, Kirchhoff’s
Voltage Law. Mesh Analysis. Node Analysis. Star and Delta networks, Star-Delta Conversion.
Principal of Duality. Superposition Theorem. Thevenin’s Theorem. Norton’s Theorem.
Reciprocity Theorem. Maximum Power Transfer Theorem. Two Port Networks: h, y and z
parameters and their conversion. (14 Lectures)
Junction Diode and its applications: PN junction diode (Ideal and practical)-constructions,
Formation of Depletion Layer, Diode Equation and I-V characteristics. Idea of static and
dynamic resistance, dc load line analysis, Quiescent (Q) point. Zener diode, Reverse
saturation current, Zener and avalanche breakdown. Qualitative idea of Schottky diode.
Rectifiers- Half wave rectifier, Full wave rectifiers (center tapped and bridge), circuit
diagrams, working and waveforms, ripple factor and efficiency. Filter-Shunt capacitor filter,
its role in power supply, output waveform, and working. Regulation- Line and load regulation,
Zener diode as voltage regulator, and explanation for load and line regulation. (18 Lectures)
Unit 2 Lectures 17
Bipolar Junction Transistor: Review of the characteristics of transistor in CE and CB
configurations, Regions of peration (active, cut off and saturation), Current gains α and
β. Relations between α and β. dc load line and Q point. (5 Lectures)
Amplifiers: Transistor biasing and Stabilization circuits- Fixed Bias and Voltage Divider Bias.
Thermal runaway, stability and stability factor S. Transistor as a two port network, h-
parameter equivalent circuit. Small signal analysis of single stage CE amplifier. Input and
Output impedance, Current and Voltage gains. Class A, B and C Amplifiers. (10 Lectures)
Cascaded Amplifiers: Two stage RC Coupled Amplifier and its Frequency Response.(2
Lectures)
Unit 3 Lectures 07
Feedback in Amplifiers: Conceptof feedback, negative and positive feedback, advantages of
negative feedback (Qualitative only). (2 Lectures)
Sinusoidal Oscillators: Barkhausen criterion for sustained oscillations. Phase shift and Colpitt’s
oscillator. Determination of Frequency and Condition of oscillation. (5 Lectures)
Unit 4 Lectures 04
Unipolar Devices: JFET. Construction, working and I-V characteristics (output and transfer),
Pinchoff voltage. UJT, basic construction, working, equivalent circuit and I-V characteristics.
(4 Lectures)
Suggested Books
1. Electric Circuits, S. A. Nasar, Schaum’s outline series, Tata McGraw Hill (2004)
2. Electrical Circuits, M. Nahvi& J. Edminister, Schaum’s Outline Series, Tata McGraw-Hill (2005)
3. Electrical Circuits, K.A. Smith and R.E. Alley, 2014, Cambridge University Press
4. Network, Lines and Fields, J.D.Ryder, Prentice Hall of India.
5. Electronic Devices and Circuits, David A. Bell, 5th Edition 2015, Oxford University Press.
6. Electronic Circuits: Discrete and Integrated, D.L. Schilling and C. Belove, Tata McGraw Hill
7. Electrical Circuit Analysis, Mahadevan and Chitra, PHI Learning
8. Microelectronic circuits, A.S. Sedra, K.C. Smith, A.N. Chandorkar, 2014, 6th Edn., Oxford
Suggested Books
1. Electrical Circuits, M. Nahvi and J. Edminister, Schaum’s Outline Series, Tata McGraw-Hill
(2005)
2. Networks, Lines and Fields, J.D.Ryder, Prentice Hall of India.
3. J. Millman and C. C. Halkias, Integrated Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill (2001)
4. Allen Mottershead, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Goodyear Publishing Corporation.
Unit 1 Lectures 14
Operational Amplifiers (Black box approach): Characteristics of an Ideal and Practical
Operational Amplifier (IC 741), Open and closed loop configuration, Frequency Response.
CMRR. Slew Rate and concept of Virtual Ground. (5 Lectures)
Applications of Op-Amps: (1) Inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, (2) Summing and
Difference Amplifier, (3) Differentiator, (4) Integrator, (5) Wein bridge oscillator, (6)
Comparator and Zero-crossing detector, and (7) Active low pass and high pass Butterworth
filter (1st order only). (12 Lectures)
Number System and Codes: Decimal, Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal number systems, base
conversions. Representation of signed and unsigned numbers, BCD code. Binary, octal and
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hexadecimal arithmetic; addition, subtraction by 2’s complement method, multiplication.(9
Lectures)
Unit 2 Lectures 28
Number System and Codes: Decimal, Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal number systems, base
conversions. Representation of signed and unsigned numbers, BCD code. Binary, octal and
hexadecimal arithmetic; addition, subtraction by 2’s complement method, multiplication.(9
Lectures)
Logic Gates and Boolean algebra: Truth Tables of OR, AND, NOT, NOR, NAND, XOR, XNOR,
Universal Gates, Basic postulates and fundamental theorems of Boolean algebra.(4 Lectures)
Combinational Logic Analysis and Design: Standard representation of logic functions (SOP and
POS), Minimization Techniques (Karnaugh map minimization up to 4 variables for SOP).(5
Lectures)
Arithmetic Circuits: Binary Addition. Half and Full Adder. Half and Full Subtractor, 4-bit binary
Adder/Subtractor.(3 Lectures)
Data processing circuits: Multiplexers, De-multiplexers, Decoders, Encoders. (3 Lectures)
Unit 3 Lectures 24
Clock and Timer (IC 555): Introduction, Block diagram of IC 555, Astable and
Monostablemultivibrator circuits.(3 Lectures)
Sequential Circuits: SR, D, and JK Flip-Flops. Clocked (Level and Edge Triggered) Flip-Flops.
Preset and Clear operations. Race-around conditions in JK Flip-Flop. Master-slave JK Flip-
Flop.(6 Lectures)
Shift registers: Serial-in-Serial-out, Serial-in-Parallel-out, Parallel-in-Serial-out and Parallel-
in-Parallel-out Shift Registers (only up to 4 bits). (2 Lectures)
Counters (4 bits): Ring Counter. Asynchronous counters, Decade Counter. Synchronous
Counter.(4 Lectures).
Unit 4 Lectures 6
D-A and A-D Conversion: 4 bit binary weighted and R-2R D-A converters, circuit and working.
Accuracy and Resolution. A-D conversion characteristics, successive approximation ADC.
(Mention of relevant ICs for all).(4 Lectures).
Suggested Books
1. OP-Amps and Linear Integrated Circuit, R. A. Gayakwad, 4th edition, 2000, Prentice Hall
2. Operational Amplifiers and Linear ICs, David A. Bell, 3rd Edition, 2011, Oxford University
Press.
3. Digital Principles and Applications, A.P. Malvino, D.P.Leach and Saha, 7th Ed., 2011, Tata
McGraw Hill
4. Fundamentals of Digital Circuits, Anand Kumar, 2nd Edn, 2009, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
5. Digital Circuits and systems, Venugopal, 2011, Tata McGraw Hill.
6. Digital Systems: Principles & Applications, R.J.Tocci, N.S.Widmer, 2001, PHI Learning.
Thomas L. Flyod, Digital Fundamentals, Pearson Education Asia (1994
Unit 1 Lectures 14
Electronic communication: Introduction to communication – means and modes. Need for
modulation. Block diagram of an electronic communication system. Brief idea of frequency
allocation for radio communication system in India (TRAI). Electromagnetic
communication spectrum, band designations and usage. Channels and base-band signals.
Concept of Noise, signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio. (8 Lectures)
Unit 2 Lectures 28
Analog Modulation: Amplitude Modulation, modulation index and frequency spectrum.
Generation of AM (Emitter Modulation), Amplitude Demodulation (diode detector),
Concept of Single side band generation and detection. Frequency Modulation (FM) and
Phase Modulation (PM), modulation index and frequency spectrum, equivalence between
FM and PM, Generation of FM using VCO, FM detector (slope detector), Qualitative idea of
Super heterodyne receiver (12 Lectures)
Analog Pulse Modulation: Channel capacity, Sampling theorem, Basic Principles-PAM,
PWM, PPM, modulation and detection technique for PAM only, Multiplexing. (9 Lectures)
Unit 3 Lectures 24
Digital Pulse Modulation: Need for digital transmission, Pulse Code Modulation, Digital
Carrier Modulation Techniques, Sampling, Quantization and Encoding. Concept of
Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), Phase Shift Keying (PSK), and
Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK).(10 Lectures)
Unit 4 Lectures 6
Introduction to Communication and Navigation systems: Satellite Communication–
Introduction, need, Geosynchronous satellite orbits, geostationary satellite advantages of
geostationary satellites. Satellite visibility, transponders (C - Band), path loss, ground
station, simplified block diagram of earth station. Uplink and downlink. (10 Lectures)
Mobile Telephony System – Basic concept of mobile communication, frequency bands
used in mobile communication, concept of cell sectoring and cell splitting, SIM number,
IMEI number, need for data encryption, architecture (block diagram) of mobile
communication network, idea of GSM, CDMA, TDMA and FDMA technologies, simplified
block diagram of mobile phone handset, 2G, 3G and 4G concepts (qualitative only).(10
Lectures)
GPS navigation system (qualitative idea only) (1 Lecture)
Suggested Books
1. Electronic Communication systems, G. Kennedy, 1999, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Electronic Communication system, Blake, Cengage, 5th edition.
Unit 1 Lectures 23
Microcomputer Organization: Input/Output Devices. Data storage (idea of RAM and ROM).
Computer memory. Memory organization & addressing. Memory Interfacing. Memory
Map.(5 Lectures)
8085 Microprocessor Architecture: Main features of 8085. Block diagram. Pin-out diagram of
8085. Data and address buses. Registers. ALU. Stack memory. Program counter.(8 Lectures)
8085 Programming : Instruction classification, Instructions set (Data transfer including stacks.
Arithmetic, logical, branch, and control instructions). Subroutines, delay loops. Timing
Unit 2 Lectures 32
8051 microcontroller: Introduction and block diagram of 8051 microcontroller, architecture
of 8051, overview of 8051 family, 8051 assembly language programming, Program Counter
and ROM memory map, Data types and directives, Flag bits and Program Status Word (PSW)
register, Jump, loop and call instructions. (12 Lectures)
8051 I/O port programming: Introduction of I/O port programming, pin out diagram of 8051
microcontroller, I/O port pins description & their functions, I/O port programming in 8051
(using assembly language), I/O programming: Bit manipulation. (5 Lectures)
8051 Programming: 8051 addressing modes and accessing memory locations using various
addressing modes, assembly language instructions using each addressing mode, arithmetic
and logic instructions, 8051 programming in C: for time delay & I/O operations and
manipulation, for arithmetic and logic operations, for ASCII and BCD conversions.(15
Lectures)
Unit 3 Lectures 05
Introduction to embedded system: Embedded systems and general purpose computer
systems. Architecture of embedded system. Classifications, applications and purpose of
embedded systems. (5 Lectures)
Suggested Books
1. Microprocessor Architecture Programming & applications with 8085, 2002, R.S. Goankar,
Prentice Hall.
2. Embedded Systems: Architecture, Programming & Design, Raj Kamal, 2008, Tata McGraw Hill
3. The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems Using Assembly and C, M.A. Mazidi, J.G.
Mazidi, and R.D. McKinlay, 2nd Ed., 2007, Pearson Education India.
4. Microprocessor and Microcontrollers, N. Senthil Kumar, 2010, Oxford University Press
5. 8051 microcontrollers, Satish Shah, 2010, Oxford University Press.
6. Embedded Systems: Design & applications, S.F. Barrett, 2008, Pearson Education India
7. Introduction to embedded system, K.V. Shibu, 1st edition, 2009, McGraw Hill
8. Embedded Microcomputer systems: Real time interfacing, J.W. Valvano 2011, Cengage
Learning
Suggested Books
1. Microprocessor Architecture Programming & applications with 8085, 2002, R.S.
Goankar, Prentice Hall.
2. Embedded Systems: Architecture, Programming & Design, Raj Kamal, 2008, Tata
McGraw Hill
3. The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems Using Assembly and C, M.A.
Mazidi, J.G. Mazidi, and R.D. McKinlay, 2nd Ed., 2007, Pearson Education India.8051
microcontrollers, Satish Shah, 2010, Oxford University Press.
4. Embedded Microcomputer systems: Real time interfacing, J.W. Valvano 2011,
Cengage Learning
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC
ELECTIVE PAPERS
any one papers (06 credits each)
Unit 1 Lectures 20
Digital logic design flow. Review of combinational circuits. Combinational building blocks:
multiplexors, demultiplexers, decoders, encoders and adder circuits. Review of sequential
circuit elements: flip-flop, latch and register. Finite state machines: Mealy and Moore.
Other sequential circuits: shift registers and counters. FSMD (Finite State Machine with
Datapath): design and analysis. Microprogrammed control. Memory basics and timing.
Programmable Logic devices. (20 lectures)
Unit 2 Lectures 20
Evolution of Programmable logic devices. PAL, PLA and GAL. CPLD and FPGA architectures.
Placement and routing. Logic cell structure, Programmable interconnects, Logic blocks and
I/O Ports. Clock distribution in FPGA. Timing issues in FPGA design. Boundary scan. (20
lectures)
Unit 3 Lectures 20
Verilog HDL: Introduction to HDL. Verilog primitive operators and structural Verilog
Behavioral Verilog. Design verification. Modeling of combinational and sequential circuits
(including FSM and FSMD) with Verilog Design examples in Verilog.(20 lectures)
Suggested Books
1. LizyKurien and Charles Roth. Principles of Digital Systems Design and VHDL.Cengage
Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-8131505748
2. Palnitkar, Samir, Verilog HDL. Pearson Education; Second edition (2003).
3. Ming-Bo Lin. Digital System Designs and Practices: Using Verilog HDL and FPGAs. Wiley India
Pvt Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-8126536948
4. ZainalabedinNavabi. Verilog Digital System Design. TMH; 2ndedition. ISBN-13: 978-
0070252219
5. Wayne Wolf. FPGA Based System Design. Pearson Education.
6. S. K. Mitra, Digital Signal processing, McGraw Hill, 1998
7. VLSI design, Debaprasad Das, 2nd Edition, 2015, Oxford University Press.
8. D.J. Laja and S. Sapatnekar, Designing Digital Computer Systems with Verilog, Cambridge
University Press, 2015.
Suggested Books
1. W.Wolf, FPGA- based System Design, Pearson, 2004
2. U. Meyer Baese, Digital Signal Processing with FPGAs, Springer, 2004
3. S. Palnitkar, Verilog HDL– A Guide to Digital Design & Synthesis, Pearson, 2003
4. Verilog HDL primer- J. Bhasker. BSP, 2003 II edition
Unit 1 Lectures 43
ANTENNA THEORY:
Introduction: Antenna as an element of wireless communication system, Antenna
radiation mechanism, Types of antennas, Fundamentals of EMFT: Maxwell’s equations and
their applications to antennas. (7 Lectures)
Antenna Parameters: Antenna parameters: Radiation pattern (polarization patterns, Field
and Phase patterns), Field regions around antenna, Radiation intensity, Beam width, Gain,
Directivity, Polarization, Bandwidth, Efficiency and Antenna temperature. (9 Lectures)
Antenna as a Transmitter/Receiver: Effective Height and Aperture, Power delivered to
antenna, Input impedance. Radiation from an infinitesimal small current element, Radiation
from an elementary dipole (Hertzian dipole), Reactive, Induction and Radiation fields, Power
density and radiation resistance for small current element and half wave dipole antenna.
(12 Lectures)
Radiating wire Structures (Qualitative idea only): Monopole, Dipole, Folded dipole, Loop
antenna and Biconical broadband Antenna. Basics of Patch Antenna and its design.
Examples of Patch antenna like bowtie, sectoral, fractal, etc. (6 Lectures)
Propagation of Radio Waves: Different modes of propagation: Ground waves, Space waves,
Space Wave propagation over flat and curved earth, Optical and Radio Horizons, Surface
Waves and Troposphere waves, Ionosphere, Wave propagation in the Ionosphere. Critical
Frequency, Maximum usable frequency (MUF), Skips distance. Virtual height. Radio noise of
terrestrial and extraterrestrial origin. Elementary idea of propagation of waves used in
Terrestrial mobile communications. (9 Lectures)
Unit 2 Lectures 32
WIRELESS NETWORKS:
Introduction: History of wireless communication, Wireless Generation and Standards,
Cellular and Wireless Systems, Current Wireless Systems, Cellular Telephone Systems, Wide
Area Wireless Data Services, Broadband Wireless Access, Satellite Networks, Examples of
Suggested Books
1. Ballanis, Antenna Theory, John Wiley & Sons, (2003) 2nd Ed.
2. Jordan and Balmain, E. C., Electro Magnetic Waves and Radiating Systems, PHI, 1968 Reprint
(2003) 3rd Ed.
3. Andrea Goldsmith, Wirelerss communications, (2015) Cambridge University Press
4. D. Tse and P. Viswanathan, Fundamentals of Wireless Communication, (2014) Cambridge
University Press.
5. Wireless communication and Networks, UpenaDala, 2015, Oxford University Press.
6. Antenna and Wave Propagation, Yadava, PHI Learning.
7. Haykin S. &Moher M., Modern Wireless Communication, Pearson, (2005) 3rd Ed.
8. Lee, William C.Y., Mobile Communciation Design and Fundamentals, (1999) 4th Ed
Unit 1 Lectures 36
PHOTONIC DEVICES:
Classification of photonic devices. Interaction of radiation and matter, Radiative transition
and optical absorption. Light Emitting Diodes- Construction, materials and operation.
Semiconductor Laser- Condition for amplification, laser cavity, hetero-structure and quantum
well devices. Charge carrier and photon confinement, line shape function. Threshold current.
Laser diode. (12 Lectures)
Photodetectors: Photoconductor. Photodiodes (p-i-n, avalanche) and Photo transistors,
quantum efficiency and esponsivity. Photomultiplier tube. (5 Lectures)
Solar Cell: Construction, working and characteristics (2 Lectures)
LCD Displays: Types of liquid crystals, Principle of Liquid Crystal Displays, applications,
advantages over LED displays. (4 Lectures)
Introduction to Fiber Optics: Evolution of fiber optic system- Element of an Optical Fiber
Transmission link- Ray Optics-Optical Fiber Modes and Configurations -Mode theory of
Circular Wave guides- Overview of Modes-Key Modal concepts- Linearly Polarized Modes -
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Single Mode Fibers-Graded Index fiber structure. (13 Lectures)
Unit 2 Lectures 24
Power Devices:
Need for semiconductor power devices, Power MOSFET (Qualitative). Introduction to family
of thyristors. Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)- structure, I-V characteristics, Turn-On and
Turn-Off characteristics, ratings, Gate-triggering circuits. Diac and Triac- Basic structure,
working and V-I characteristics. Application of Diac as a triggering device for Triac. (10
Lectures)
Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT): Basic structure, I-V Characteristics, switching
characteristics, device limitations and safe operating area (SOA). (2 Lectures)
Applications of SCR: Phase controlled rectification, AC voltage control using SCR and
Triac as a switch. Power Invertors- Need for commutating circuits and their various types,dc
link invertors, Parallel capacitor commutated invertors, Series Invertor, limitations
and its improved versions, bridge invertors. (12 Lectures)
Suggested Books
1. J. Wilson & J.F.B. Hawkes, Optoelectronics: An Introduction, Prentice Hall India (1996)
2. S.O. Kasap, Optoelectronics & Photonics, Pearson Education (2009)
3. AK Ghatak& K Thyagarajan, Introduction to fiber optics, Cambridge Univ. Press (1998)
4. Power Electronics, P.C. Sen, Tata McGraw Hill
5. Power Electronics, M.D. Singh & K.B. Khanchandani, Tata McGraw Hill
6. Power Electronics Circuits, Devices & Applications, 3rd Edn., M.H. Rashid, Pearson Education
7. Optoelectronic Devices and Systems, Gupta, 2nd edn., PHI learning.
8. Electronic Devices and Circuits, David A. Bell, 2015, Oxford University Press.
Suggested Books
1. A K Ghatak& K Thyagarajan, Introduction to fiber optics, Cambridge Univ. Press (1998)
2. Power Electronics, M.D. Singh & K.B. Khanchandani, Tata McGraw Hill
3. Power Electronics Circuits, Devices & Applications, 3rd Edn., M.H.Rashid, Pearson Education
4. A Textbook of Electrical Technology-Vol-II, B.L. Thareja, A.K. Thareja, S.Chand.
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SEMESTER VI TYPE DSE (THEORY) CODE ELSGDSE04T CREDITS 04
NAME Electronic Instrumentation LECTURES 60
Unit 1 Lectures 18
Measurements: Accuracy and precision. Significant figures. Error and uncertainty analysis.
Shielding and grounding. Electromagnetic interference.(4 Lectures)
Basic Measurement Instruments: DC measurement-ammeter, voltmeter, ohm meter, AC
measurement, Digital voltmeter systems (integrating and non-integrating). Digital
Multimeter; Block diagram principle of measurement of I, V, C. Accuracy and resolution of
measurement. Measurement of Impedance- A.C. bridges, Measurement of Self Inductance
(Anderson's bridge), Measurement of Capacitance (De Sauty's bridge), Measurement of
frequency (Wien's bridge).(14 Lectures)
Unit 2 Lectures 15
Power supply: Block Diagram of a Power Supply, Qualitative idea of C and L Filters. IC
Regulators (78XX and 79XX), Line and load regulation, Short circuit protection. Idea of
switched mode power supply (SMPS) and uninterrupted power supply (UPS).(5 Lectures)
Oscilloscope: Block Diagram, CRT, Vertical Deflection, Horizontal Deflection. Screens for CRT,
Oscilloscope probes, measurement of voltage, frequency and phase by Oscilloscope. Digital
Storage Oscilloscopes. LCD display for instruments. (10 Lectures)
Unit 3 Lectures 11
Lock-in-amplifier: Basic Principles of phase locked loop (PLL), Phase detector (XOR & edge
triggered), Voltage Controlled Oscillator (Basics, varactor), lock and capture. Basic idea of
PLL IC (565 or 4046). Lock-in-amplifier, Idea of techniques for sum and averaging of signals.
(8 Lectures)
Signal Generators: Function generator, Pulse Generator, (Qualitative only).(3 Lectures)
Unit 4 Lectures 16
Virtual Instrumentation: Introduction, Interfacing techniques (RS 232, GPIB, USB), Idea
about Audrino microcontroller and interfacing software like lab View).(5 Lectures)
Transducers: Classification of transducers, Basic requirement/characteristics of transducers,
Active and Passive transducers, Resistive (Potentiometer- Theory, temperature
compensation & applications), Capacitive (variable air gap type), Inductive (LVDT) &
piezoelectric transducers. Measurement of temperature (RTD, semiconductor IC sensors),
Light transducers (photo resistors & photovoltaic cells).(11 Lectures)
Suggested Books
9. W.D. Cooper and A. D. Helfrick, Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques,
Prentice Hall (2005).
10. E.O. Doebelin, Measurement Systems: Application and Design, McGraw Hill Book - fifth
Edition (2003).
11. David A. Bell, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Oxford University Press (2015).
12. Alan S. Morris, “Measurement and Instrumentation Principles”, Elsevier (Butterworth
Heinmann-2008).
13. S. Rangan, G. R. Sarma and V. S. Mani, Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Tata Mcgraw
Suggested Books
1. W.D. Cooper and A. D. Helfrick, Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques,
Prentice Hall (2005).
2. David A. Bell, Electronic Instrumentation & Measurements, Prentice Hall (2013)
3. S. Rangan, G. R. Sarma and V. S. Mani, Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Tata Mcgraw
Hill (1998).
4. Basic Electronics:A text lab manual, P.B.Zbar, A.P.Malvino, M.A.Miller, 1990,Mc-Graw Hill
SKILL ENHANCEMENT
COURSE PAPERS
four papers (02 credits each)
Unit 1 Lectures 9
PCB Fundamentals: PCB Advantages, components of PCB, Electronic components,
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, IC’s, Surface Mount Devices (SMD).
Classification of PCB - single, double, multilayer and flexible boards, Manufacturing of PCB,
PCB standards.
Unit 2 Lectures 9
Schematic & Layout Design: Schematic diagram, General, Mechanical and Electrical design
considerations, Placing and Mounting of components, Conductor spacing, routing guidelines,
heat sinks and package density, Net list, creating components for library, Tracks, Pads, Vias,
power plane, grounding.
Unit 3 Lectures 9
Technology OF PCB: Design automation, Design Rule Checking; Exporting Drill and Gerber
Files; Drills; Footprints and Libraries Adding and Editing Pins, copper clad laminates materials
of copper clad laminates, properties of laminates (electrical & physical), types of laminates,
soldering techniques. Film master preparation, Image transfer, photo printing, Screen
Printing, Plating techniques etching techniques, Mechanical Machining operations, Lead
cutting and Soldering Techniques, Testing and quality controls..
Unit 4 Lectures 3
PCB Technology: Trends, Environmental concerns in PCB industry.
Suggested Books
1. Printed circuit Board – Design & Technology by Walter C. Bosshart, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Printed Circuit Board –Design, Fabrication, Assembly & Testing, R.S. Khandpur, TATA
McGraw Hill Publisher
Unit 1 Lectures 8
Programming Environments: Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for AVR
microcontrollers, free IDEs like AVR Studio, WIN AVR. Installing and configuring for Robot
programming, In System Programmer (ISP), loading programmes on Robot
Unit 2 Lectures 7
Actuators: DC Motors, Gearing and Efficiency, Servo Motors, Stepper motors, Motor Control
and its implementations Sensors: White line sensors , IR range sensor of different range,
Analog IR proximity sensors , Analog directional light intensity sensors , Position encoders ,
Servo mounted sensor pod/ Camera Pod, Wireless colour camera , Ultrasound scanner ,
Gyroscope and Accelerometer , Magnetometer, GPS receiver, Battery voltage sensing,
Current Sensing
Unit 3 Lectures 8
LCD interfacing with the robot (2 x 16 Characters LCD)Other indicators: Indicator LEDs,
Buzzer
Timer / Counter operations: PWM generation, Motor velocity control, Servo control, velocity
calculation and motor position Control, event scheduling
Communication: Wired RS232 (serial) Communication, Wireless ZigBee Communication, USB
Communication, Simplex infrared Communication (IR remote to robot)
Unit 4 Lectures 7
Interfacing to PIC16F887: LED, Switches, Solid State Relay, Seven Segment Display, 16x2 LCD
display, 4x4 Matrix Keyboard, Digital to Analog Converter, Stepper Motor and DC Motor.
Interfacing program examples using C language.
Suggested Books
1. Saha, S.K., Introduction to Robotics, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, New Delhi, 2014
2. R.K. Mittal, I.J. Nagrath, “Robotics & Control”, Tata McGraw & Hills, 2005.