BASIC AC CIRCUITS



Basic AC Circuits WVEIS Code 1783

This course will introduce students to the skills and technology involved in AC circuits and their use in the modern electronics field.

Standard 1: Evaluate components used with alternating current. (1783.S.1)

Alternating Current Objectives

Students will:

1783.1.1 Define capacitance, explain the purpose for capacitors in electronic circuits, and how a capacitor stores electrical energy.

1783.1.2 Explain the construction of a capacitor and how the value and voltage ratings relate to size and types.

1783.1.3 Measure the charge and discharge time of various capacitors.

1783.1.4 Define inductance and describe the application of inductive components to electronics.

1783.1.5 Use an L-C analyzer to check the value and condition of various capacitors and inductors.

1783.1.6 Draw the schematic symbols for capacitors, inductors, and transformers.

1783.1.7 Describe basic operation of a transformer.

Standard 2: Utilize basic test equipment to evaluate circuits. (1783.S.2)

Evaluate Circuits Objectives

Students will:

1783.2.1 Use an oscilloscope to observe function generator outputs.

1783.2.2 Measure peak to peak voltages with an oscilloscope.

1783.2.3 Use a meter to measure voltage and current.

1783.2.4 Use a frequency counter to measure frequency.

1783.2.5 Convert voltages between peak to peak and R.M.S. valves.

Standard 3: Evaluate magnetic and electromagnetic properties. (1783.S.3)

Magnetic and Electromagnetic Objectives

Students will:

1783.3.1 Identify, select, handle, and properly store magnetic devices and ferromagnetic materials.

1783.3.2 Construct a simple relay and use it as a control device in a basic electrical circuit.

1783.3.3 Analyze transformer voltage readings for loaded and unloaded conditions.

1783.3.4 Solve mathematical problems related to the use of transformers and transformer turns ratios.

1783.3.5 Perform graphing and graphical analysis of various measured data.

Standard 4: Construct AC circuits and use a variety of test equipment to analyze them. (1783.S.4)

AC Circuits Objectives

Students will:

1783.4.1 Use logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions related to AC circuit analysis.

1783.4.2 Use a magnet to identify various ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

1783.4.3 Identify, select, handle, and properly store magnetic devices and ferromagnetic materials.

1783.4.4 Use oscilloscopes, frequency counters, DMM’s and function generators to observe and record voltage, phase, and frequency data for a variety of LR, RC, and RLC circuits.

1783.4.5 Use an L-C analyzer to check the value and condition of various capacitors and inductors.

1783.4.6 Test and determine usability of transformers, inductors, capacitors, and resistors (both fixed value and variable).

1783.4.7 Test and determine usability of relays, solenoids, and other magnetic devices.

1783.4.8 Use computer software to analyze AC circuits.

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