Intro to Electronics

A weekly progressive electronics fundamentals class. Please see the calendar for exact dates and details.

Course Description: ​This progressive, hands-on course will cover the fundamentals of electronics, including direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), and semiconductors. As we progress though the course we’ll build and analyze a variable DC power supply, then build an audio amplifier.

Instructor: Corey Koval (corey@unallocatedspace.org)

Required Materials

• Notebook
• Pen/Pencils
• Scientific Calculator
• Variable DC power supply: https://www.jameco.com/z/JE215-Dual-Output-Adjustable-Linear-Regulated-Power-Supply-Kit_20626.html (DO NOT ASSEMBLE!)
• Resistor assortment http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/RS125/RS125-ND/7108
• Digital Multimeter: http://www.circuitspecialists.com/digital-multimeter-csi2010.html
• Breadboard http://www.circuitspecialists.com/wb-102+j.html
• jumper wires (with and without alligator clips) https://www.circuitspecialists.com/m000f0002.html
• Magnifying glass if you need one to see up close

 

Schedule

The first day will be an orientation day. We’ll be going over all the details of the course and what all the materials will be used for.

Topic #1

DC: ​definitions, voltage, current, electrons, how electrons flow, Ohm’s law, resistors, resistor color code, resistor dividers, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, power, diodes, switches and circuit protection, capacitors, inductors

Topic #2

AC: ​frequency, waveforms, capacitors, capacitive reactance, inductors, inductive reactance, impedance, RLC circuits, transformers, rectifiers, voltage regulators

Topic #3

Semiconductors: ​transistors, amplifiers

Cost

Varies with the tools bought.