This laboratory is designed to give students "hands-on" experience with Microprocessor hardware and software design concepts and applications and provides students with the opportunity to investigate the architecture of microprocessors and their associated systems.

Students working in this laboratory utilize Hewlett-Packard Design/Development Systems, 486DX-33 Computers, Tektronix Logic Analyzers, AMD Programmable Logic Development Systems, MMD-2 and SDK-85/86 Microprocessor Trainers. Most equipment is supported by various software
development tools such as compilers, assemblers, and debuggers.

Projects include CPU, Memory, and I/O design, Interfacing  Programmable Chips and peripherals such as Stepper Motors, Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters, and other sensors. Software development projects in Assembly Language and "C". Digital design projects using PLDs (Programmable Logic devices).

KL-322 AUTOMATION CONTROLS LABORATORY

This laboratory is used in the design and implementation of automated control systems that are used primarily in Industrial and Manufacturing applications. Students working in this lab have the opportunity to learn the concepts of design and applications through "hands-on" experience.

The equipment used by students in this lab include, SLC-100/500, AutoMate 20-E, and SHARK Programmable Logic Controllers, WIZDOM open-architecture PLCs, and various Sensors and Actuators. A variety of Computer Software is also used to support the equipment: 86-Ladder from Wisdom, APX and PCIS from Allen Bradley, AB500 from ICOM Software, and wintelligent MM1 Software from Rockwell.

Projects require that students design control systems, Wintellgent program and edit PLC ladder logic, monitor the real-time execution of ladder logic programs, integrate control graphics into the control system, provide networking for distributed control systems, and develop a management strategy for system maintenance, quality control using SPC, and report generation.

KL-323 ELECTRONICS TEST LABORATORY

This laboratory is designed to provide students with an opportunity to utilize advanced test equipment and computer software in the study of electronic assemblies and layout. Students can also conduct long-term projects that require careful considerations relating to the stresses on electronic components.

Students can have at their disposal a variety of advanced test equipment such as digital storage oscilloscopes, analyzers and PC coupled instrumentation. Environmental chambers and vibration systems can be utilized in conducting studies and projects.

Possibilities include: The automatic testing of an electronic circuit design; exploring the world of microelectronics; studying environmental effects on circuit and component operation; the use of CAD software to design and layout electronic circuits prior to manufacturing; and the support of individual senior projects.

KL-352 ELECTRONICS LABORATORY

This laboratory is designed to give students a basic understanding of electric circuits and the characteristics of electron devices and to aid in the art of recording data and writing reports.

Students will utilize a variety of test equipment including oscilloscopes, generators, counters, digital multimeters and power supplies. Students will also employ PC's in numerous applications relating to their studies.

Projects include the analysis and design of circuits utilizing both passive and active devices such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and bipolar junction and field effect transistors. Activities include the use of the PC and circuit analysis software in making studies that relate to the operation and design of basic circuits and the preparation of reports.

KL-303 COMMUNICATIONS LABORATORY

This laboratory is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts of communications circuits to achieve amplification, modulation, and detection of radio signals. Part of the laboratory experience is devoted to microwave generation, transmission and reception.

Students will construct circuits that will demonstrate the basic principals involved in communications. The standard electronic instruments are used in construction and adjustment of the various projects. A sweep generator test bench is used to measure the single tuned and double tuned amplifiers constructed. A spectrum analyzer is used to measure amplitude and frequency modulation. A microwave reflectometer and a slotted line are used in coaxial measurements. An x-band microwave test bench is used for measurements at 10 GHz.