Terminal Learning Objective
- Generalize how integrated circuits are used in the electrical circuit of an IED
Enabling Objectives
- Recognize an IC in a radiograph
- Identify the pin configuration of an IC chip
- DIP vs SMD
- State the purposes of a 555 timer in an IED
- Understand 555 datasheet (pinout and pin descriptions)
- Identify 555 monostable vs astable
- OP-AMPS as comparators
Lessons
Integrated Circuits Lecture
Monostable 555 Timer
Lab Overview This circuit uses the output from a modified digital kitchen timer and a normally open switch to arm and fire the circuit, respectively. Tools / Parts / Test Equipment Soldering Iron Helping Hands Solder Multimeter
One Zone Alarm
Lab Overview This circuit utilizes a Quad Comparator OP-AMP IC as a window comparator to test an end of line resistor’s Voltage against two reference voltages, one high reference, and one low reference. When the Voltage at the zone reads outside the window, the circuit utilizes a P Channel MOSFET to fire a single detonator. […]
Two Zone Alarm
Lab Overview Arming: SPST switch broken out to screw clampsFiring: Two EOL CircuitsFiring Switch: P-Channel MOSFET Tools / Parts / Test Equipment Soldering Iron Helping Hands Solder Multimeter
555 Decade Counter A
Lab Overview This circuit utilizes a 555 Timer and 4017 Decade Counter to make a delayed firing type device. Tools / Parts / Test Equipment Soldering Iron Helping Hands Solder Multimeter
555 Decade Counter B
Lab Overview This circuit utilizes a 555 Timer and 4017 Decade Counter to make a delayed firing type device. Tools / Parts / Test Equipment Soldering Iron Helping Hands Solder Multimeter
Monostable 555 Variable Timer
Lab Overview This circuit uses the IC Chip, 555, as a timer that is automatically activated when power is provided. Upon completion of the timer, the 555 uses a P channel MOSFET (Q1) to fire a single detonator. Tools / Parts / Test Equipment Soldering Iron Helping Hands Solder Multimeter
URDU NOR Light Switch
Lab Overview A NOR LOGIC GATE IC is used to ensure an RC timer AND an LDR have reached a threshold before triggering an SCR to fire a Detonator. Tools / Parts / Test Equipment Soldering Iron Helping Hands Solder Multimeter