Course Topics

Introduction to Instrumentation
- Overview of measurement systems and instrumentation
- Types of sensors and transducers
- Signal conditioning and amplification
- Introduction to data acquisition systems
Basic Electronic Circuits
- Circuit analysis and design principles
- Passive and active components
- Operational amplifiers
- Filters and frequency response
Sensors and Transducers
- Principles of sensor operation
- Types of sensors: temperature, pressure, strain, etc.
- Sensor characteristics and specifications
- Calibration techniques
Signal Conditioning
- Amplification and attenuation
- Filtering and noise reduction
- Analog-to-digital conversion
- Multiplexing and signal switching
Data Acquisition Systems
- Analog and digital data acquisition
- Sampling and quantization
- Timing and triggering
- Data storage and retrieval
Control Systems
- Introduction to feedback control
- PID control
- System response and stability
- Implementation of control algorithms
Laboratory Experiments
- Students will work on a series of laboratory experiments covering the topics mentioned above. The experiments will involve designing, building, and testing various electronic circuits and systems. Students will also analyze and interpret experimental data, troubleshoot circuits, and present their results.

Instrumentation Lab