APPLY BASIC ELECTRONICS
UNIT CODE: IT/CU/ICT/CC/1/6
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstration of basic electronic skills
Duration of Unit: 100 Hours
Unit description
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate basic skills of electronics. It involves identification of electric circuits, electronic components, understand semi-conductor theory, identify and classify memories, apply number systems and identify emerging trends in electronics.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Identify electric circuits
2. Identify Electronic components
3. Understand Semi-conductor theory
4. Identify and classify memory
5. Apply Number Systems
6. Emerging trends in Electronics
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1. Identify electrical circuits
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q Definition of electrical circuit. q Basic electrical quantities and their units ü E.m.f in volts ü Current in Amperes ü Power in watts ü Energy in joules ü Resistance in ohms q Types of electrical circuits ü Simple a.c circuits ü Simple d.c circuits |
· Practical exercises · Written · Observation · Oral |
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2. Identify Electronic components
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q Identification of electronic components ü Resistor ü Capacitor ü Diode ü Inductor q Characteristic of electronic components. q Application of electronic components. q Identification of integrated circuit characteristics |
· Practical exercises · Written · Observation · Oral |
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3. Understand Semi-conductor theory
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q Definition of semiconductor and related terms ü Atom ü Atomic structure q Description of the structure of matter ü q Explanation of electrons in conductors and semiconductors q Types of semiconductors materials ü Silicon ü germanium q Explanation of P-type and N-types materials ü P-type ü N-type q Description of P-N junction diodes operations ü Forward biasing ü Reverse biasing q Operations of transistors ü PNP type ü NPN type
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· Practical exercises · Written · Observation · Oral |
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4. Identify and classify memory |
q Definition of memory q Classification of memories ü RAM ü ROM ü DAM q Types of memories ü Semiconductor memories ü Magnetic memories
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· Written · Observation · Oral |
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5. Apply Number Systems and binary coding
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q Definition of number system and binary code q Types of number systems ü Decimal ü Binary ü Octal ü Hexadecimal q Base conversion q Binary arithmetic ü Addition ü Subtraction ü Multiplication ü Division q Binary codes ü 8421 BCD ü Excess-3 q Represent decimal numbers in BCD q BCD arithmetic ü Addition ü Subtraction ü Multiplication ü Division
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· Written · Observation · Oral |
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6. Emerging trends in Electronics
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q Description of emerging trends q Explanation of challenges of emerging trends q Coping with the emerging trends |
· Written · Observation · Oral |
Suggested Methods of Delivery
• Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
• Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
• Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity allows:
• Visiting lecturer/trainer from the ICT sector;
• Industrial visits.
Recommended Resources
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Tools 1. Screw Drivers 2. Pliers 3. Wire cutters 4. Wire Strippers 5. Clamps 6. Vises
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Equipment · Voltmeter · Ohmmeter · Ammeter · Multimeter · Power supplies · LCR meter
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Materials and supplies · Circuits · Semiconductor materials · Conductors e.g. copper, gold, silver · Insulators e.g. rubber, glass, mica
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