Course assignments consist of several problems sets interleaved with labs, plus a final project.
The labs were created by teaching assistant Mark Feldmeier. Problem sets were originally written by Prof. Paradiso, with subsequent enhancements by Mark Feldmeier and Nan-Wei Gong. (Files presented courtesy of Mark Feldmeier and Nan-Wei Gong. Used with permission.)
| ASSIGNMENTS | TOPICS | SUPPORTING REFERENCES |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Set 1 (PDF) | Simple circuit analysis: standard circuit nomenclature, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s current and voltage laws, and ideal op-amp model | |
| Lab 1 (PDF) | Learning to use test equipment | |
| Problem Set 2 (PDF) | Time varying circuit analysis: capacitors; op-amps with positive feedback; complex frequency analysis, capacitor impedance, and non-ideal op-amp model | |
| Lab 2 (PDF) | Introduction to power supplies and op-amps |
TLV2374 datasheet (PDF - 1.4MB) 7805 datasheet (PDF) |
| Problem Set 3 (PDF) | Pressure and force measurement: FSRs (force sensitive resistors), strain guages and piezo circuits | |
| Lab 3 (PDF) | Introduction to force sensitive resistors and piezo films | Interlink electronics.“FSR™ Force Sensing Resistors Integration Guide.” (PDF) |
| Problem Set/Lab 4 (PDF) | Introduction to capacitive sensing |
ADXL203 Spec sheet (replaces ADXL202) (PDF) AD713 Spec sheet (PDF) MAX494 Spec sheet (PDF) |
| Final project | Demonstrate skill integrating and apply sensors to make a meaningful and understood measurement |
