Maine 45-Hour - Electronics I

Maine 45-Hour – Electronics I

Approved by the State of Maine, this 45-hour course introduces the foundational principles and practical skills needed to understand and troubleshoot electronic circuits and components in electrical systems.

Students will learn to interpret symbols and schematics, work safely with electronic equipment, and use common test instruments to diagnose circuit performance. The course also covers printed circuit board construction, soldering and desoldering techniques, and troubleshooting methods for key components such as diodes, transducers, and DC power supplies.

Additional topics include semiconductor devices such as bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), FETs, and SCRs, along with their applications in amplification and control. Students will also explore operational amplifiers, timers, digital electronics fundamentals, photonics, and solid-state technologies used in modern control systems, supported by practical tips and industry best practices.

Foundational principles of electronic circuits
Practical skills for troubleshooting electronic circuits and components
Interpreting electronic symbols and schematics
Safe work practices with electronic equipment
Using common test instruments for circuit diagnosis
Printed circuit board construction
Soldering and desoldering techniques
Troubleshooting diodes
Troubleshooting transducers
Troubleshooting DC power supplies
Semiconductor devices (BJTs, FETs, and SCRs)
Applications of semiconductors in amplification and control
Operational amplifiers
Timers
Digital electronics fundamentals
Photonics
Solid-state technologies in modern control systems
Practical tips and industry best practices for electronics

4 months of course access on the ATS student portal

Textbook included

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