Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements Syllabus for VTU BE/B.Tech Biomedical Engineering third sem complete syllabus covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration. The details are as follows.
| Subject Code | 15 EI/BM/ML 32 | IA Marks | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Lecture Hours/Week | 04 | Exam Marks | 80 |
| Total Number of Lecture Hours | 50 | Exam Hours | 3 |
CREDITS – 04
Course objectives:
- Impart with the knowledge of generalized measurement systems.
- Learn the characteristics of various types of measurement systems and errors in measuring instruments.
- Analyze the circuits for the measurement of Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, and Frequency.
- Impart with the basic concepts of CRO and its usage for the measurement of various parameters.
- Understand the concepts of Ammeters, Voltmeter and Multimeters
- Understand the importance of Display Devices and Recorders in practical fields
| MODULES | TEACHING HOURS | REVISED BLOOM’S TAXONOMY (RBT) LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| Module -1 | _ | |
| A).Measurements: introduction, Significance of measurements, methods of measurements, instruments and measurement systems, Functions of instruments and measurement systems, Applications of measurement systems. Measurement Errors: Introduction Gross errors and systematic errors, Absolute and relative errors, basic concepts of accuracy, Precision, Resolution and Significant figures, Measurement error combinations. (relevant problems) | 10 Hours | L1,L2 |
| Module -2 | _ | |
| A). Ammeters, Voltmeter and Multimeters: | 10 Hours | L1,L2,L3, L5 |
| Module -3 | _ | |
| A). Oscilloscopes : Introduction, Basic principles, CRT features, Block diagram and working of each block, Typical CRT connections, Dual beam and dual trace CROs, Electronic switch. B).Special Oscilloscopes: Delayed time-base oscilloscopes: Need for a time delay & delayed-timebase system. Analog storage oscilloscopes: Need for trace storage, bistable storage CRT, Variable persistence storage CRT. Digital storage oscilloscopes: Basic DSO operation only. | 10 Hours | L1,L2,L3, L4 |
| Module -4 | _ | |
| A). Signal Generators : Introduction, Fixed and variable AF oscillator, Standard signal generator, Modern laboratory signal generator, AF sine and Square wave generator, Function generator, Square and Pulse generator. B). Bridge Circuits for Measurement of R, L & C: DC bridges: Introduction, Wheatstone’s bridge, Kelvin Bridge AC bridges: Capacitance Comparison Bridge, inductance Comparison Bridge, Maxwell’s bridge, Schering Bridge. (relevant problems) | 10 Hours | L1,L2,L3,L5 ,L6 |
| Module -5 | _ | |
| Display Devices and Recorders: Introduction, electrical indicating instruments, digital instruments, digital display methods, digital display unit. Segmental Displays: Seven segmental display, dot matrices, LED, LCD, decade counting assemblies, display systems. Recorders: Recording requirements, analog recorders- Graphic recorders, strip chart recorders & its types, X-Y recorder, Magnetic & Digital tape recorders. | 10 Hours | L1,L2,L3,L5 |
Course Outcomes: After studying this course, students will able to:
- Analyze instrument characteristics, errors and generalized measurement system.
- Analyze and use the circuit for the measurement of R, L, C, F, I, V etc
- Use of Ammeters, Voltmeter and Multimeters and CRO for measurement
- Analyze and interpret different signal generator circuits for the generation of various waveforms
- Understand and use different display devices and recorders
Graduate Attributes (as per NBA)
- Engineering knowledge
- Problem analysis
- Design & Development of Solutions
- Modern tool usage
Question Paper Pattern:
- The question paper will have TEN questions.
- Each full question carry16 marks
- There will be TWO full questions (with maximum of FOUR sub questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
- The students will have to answer FIVE full questions, selecting ONE full question from each module.
Text Books:
- “Electronic Instrumentation”, H. S. Kalsi, TMH, 2004 (Module- 2,3 & 4)
- “Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements”, David A Bell, PHI / Pearson Education2006/ Oxford Higher Education, 2013. (Module 1 & 3)
- Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation – A. K. Sawhney, 17th Edition (Reprint 2004), DhanpatRai& Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2004.(Module- 1 & 5)
Reference Books:
- “Principles of Measurement Systems”, John P. Beately, 3rdEdition, Pearson Education, 200
- “Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measuring Techniques”, Cooper D & A D Helfrick, PHI, 1998.
For all other BE/B.Tech 3rd Sem Subject syllabus do follow VTU 3rd Sem BE / B.Tech Syllabus CBCS (2015-16) Scheme for Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Group.
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