ELEC 7008 Instrumentation and Measurement (PG)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300515
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Description This unit covers topics associated with the measurement and presentation of physical parameters. A wide range of transducers are presented in detail, while instrumentation includes a detailed analysis of a multitude of analogue and digital circuits used to amplify, transmit, and display electrical signals. The application of these modules in modern measurement equipment is presented in details.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Electronic Engineering
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Assumed Knowledge
Instrumentation and Measurement (PG).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain limitations of and apply a wide range of transducers
- Design and analyse systems used for process control
- Explain the techniques and trade-offs involved in A/D and D/A conversion
- Design and specify requirements for interfacing a large number of analogue signals to a digital controller
- Design complete instrumentation systems
Subject Content
Transducers
Amplification techniques (signal conditioning)
Digital-to-analogue conversion
Analog-to-digital conversion
Digital devices
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 15 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Professional Task | Four report submissions | 80 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Autumn
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
Day
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