Publication in the Diário da República: Aviso n.º 23391/2023 de 4/12/2023
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 48,0 TP , Cód. 616210.
Lecturer
- Jorge Manuel Correia Guilherme (1)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Provide knowledge of the main equipments and techniques to measure electric and electronic signals. Become aware of the main limitations when making measurements. Basic knowledge of sensors and power electronics.
Program
Measurement errors. Electromagnetic instruments. Voltage, current, power and energy measurement. Bridges. Digital instrumentation, voltage meters and frequency meters. Signal generators. Oscilloscopes. Spectrum analyzers. Sensors and signal acquisition. Data converters characteristics. Instrumentation interfaces.Power converters. DCDC converters, inverters and UPS.
Evaluation Methodology
Written Examination 60%,
Mandatory Laboratory Works 40%.
Bibliography
- Bell, A. (1994). Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements. (Vol. 1). US: Prentice Hall.
- Erickson, R. (2020). Fundamentals of Power Electronics. (Vol. 1). US: Kluwer Academic Publishers
- Gregory, A. (1973). An Introduction to Electrical Instrumentation and Measurement Systems.. US: The Macmillan Press LTD
- Morris, A. (1993). Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation. US: Prentice Hall.
Teaching Method
Lectures, theoretical-practical classes and laboratory work
Software used in class
LTSpice
