ELT 143 Pulse Circuit Fundamentals

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Introduces the theory, analysis and operation of discrete pulse waveform circuits. Promotes and supports sustainable and green technologies

Prerequisite: ELT 141 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Perform basic design and analysis calculations for transistor switches, Schmitt triggers, discrete multivibrators, and other switching and pulse circuits and their characteristic waveforms.
Construct, evaluate, and troubleshoot pulse generation and shaping circuits, using both hardware and software test and measurement techniques.
Document the design, analysis, construction, and measurement techniques of pulse circuits through formal technical laboratory reports.

Content Outline

Introduction to Pulse Waveform Characteristics
- Duty cycle
- Pulse Repetition Rate - prr
- Pulse Width - tpw
- Leading/Trailing Edges - risetime tr, falltime tf
  - Fourier Analysis of Pulse Waveforms
Basic Transistor Switch Circuits
- Switching Times
- Speedup Capacitor
- Inverters
Discrete Schmitt Trigger Circuits
- Basic Schmitt-Trigger Circuit Operation
- Designing for UTP and LTP
- Speedup Capacitor
- Characteristic Schmitt-Trigger Waveforms
Discrete Multivibrators
- Monostable
- Astable
- Bistable
- Triggering Circuits
Integrated Circuit Multivibrators
- 555 Timer Operation
- 555 Timer Application Circuits
- Other IC Multivibrators
Discrete Sweep/Ramp Generators
- RC Ramp Generators
- Constant Current Ramp Generators
- Transistor Bootstrap Ramp Generators
Relation to Sustainable and Green Technologies