Electronics Mechanic

7. TRADE SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS FOR ELECTRONICS MECHANIC TRADE

FIRST YEAR
Professional Skills
Reference Learning Professional Knowledge
Duration (Trade Practical)
Outcome (Trade Theory)
With Indicative Hours
Professional Perform basic Trade and Orientation Familiarization with the
Skill 75 Hrs; workshop 1. Visit to various sections of working of Industrial Training
operations using the institute and identify Institute system.
Professional
suitable tools for location of various Importance of safety and
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fitting, riveting, installations. (5 hrs) precautions to be taken in the
21 Hrs
drilling etc. 2. Identify safety signs for industry/shop floor.
observing suitable danger, warning, caution & Introduction to PPEs.
care & safety personal safety message. Introduction to First Aid.
following safety (3hrs) Response to emergencies e.g.
precautions. 3. Use of personal protective power failure, fire, and system
equipment (PPE). (5 hrs) failure.
4. Practice elementary first Importance of housekeeping &
aid. (5hrs) good shop floor practices.
5. Preventive measures for Occupational Safety & Health:
electrical accidents & steps Health, Safety and
to be taken in such Environment guidelines,
accidents. (2 hrs) legislations & regulations as
6. Use of Fire extinguishers. applicable.(07 hrs.)
(5hrs)
Hand tools and their uses Identification, specifications,
7. Identify the different hand uses and maintenance of
tools. (5 hrs) commonly used hand tools.
8. Selection of proper tools for
operation and precautions State the correct shape of files
in operation. (7hrs) for filing different profiles.
9. Care & maintenance of Riveting of tags and lugs,
trade tools. (8hrs) cutting and bending of sheet
10. Practice safety precautions metals, chassis and cabinets.
while working in fitting jobs. (14 hrs.)
(10hrs)
11. Workshop practice on filing
and hacks awing. (5hrs)
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12. Practice simple sheet metal
works, fitting and
drilling.(5hrs)
13. Make an open box from
metal sheet. (10 hrs)
Professional Select and perform Basics of AC and Electrical
Skill 50Hrs; electrical/ Cables
electronic 14. Identify the Phase, Neutral
Professional
measurement of and Earth on power socket,
Knowledge
single range meters use a testers to monitor AC
14 Hrs
and calibrate the power. (03hrs)
instrument. 15. Construct a test lamp and
use it to check mains
healthiness. (03hrs)
16. Measure the voltage
between phase and ground
and rectify earthing. (03
hrs)
17. Identify and test different
AC mains cables. (03hrs)
18. Prepare terminations, skin
the electrical wires /cables
using wire stripper and
cutter. (03hrs)
19. Measure the gauge of the
wire using SWG and outside
micrometer. (03 hrs)
20. Refer table and find current
carrying capacity of wires.
(01hrs)
21. Crimp the lugs to wire end.
(03 hrs)
22. Measure AC and DC
voltages using multi meter.
(03 hrs)
23. Identify the type of meters
by dial and scale marking/
symbols. (3 Hrs)
24. Demonstrate various analog
measuring Instruments. (3
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Basic terms such as electric
charges, Potential difference,
Voltage, Current, Resistance.
Basics of AC & DC.
Various terms such as +ve
cycle, -ve cycle, Frequency,
Time period, RMS, Peak,
Instantaneous value.
Single phase and Three phase
supply.
Terms like Line and Phase
voltage/ currents.
Insulators, conductors and
semiconductor properties.
Different type of electrical
cables and their Specifications.
Types of wires & cables,
standard wire gauge (SWG).
Classification of cables
according to gauge (core size),
number of conductors,
material, insulation strength,
flexibility etc. (07 hrs.)
Single range meters
Introduction to electrical and
electronic measuring
instruments.
Basic principle and parts of
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Hrs) simple meters.

25. Find the minimum and Specifications, symbols used in
maximum measurable dial and their meaning.(07
range of the meter. (3 Hrs) hrs.)
26. Carryout mechanical zero
setting of a meter. (4Hrs)
27. Check the continuity of
wires, meter probes and
fuse etc. (5 Hrs)
28. Measure voltage and
current using clamp meter.
(5Hrs)
Professional Test & service Cells & Batteries Cells & Batteries
Skill 25 Hrs; different batteries 29. Identify the +ve and -ve Construction, types of primary
used in electronic terminals of the battery. (2 and secondary cells. Materials
Professional
applications and hrs) used, Specification of cells and
Knowledge
record the data to 30. Identify the rated output batteries.
07 Hrs
estimate repair voltage and Ah capacity of Charging process, efficiency,
cost. given battery. (1 hrs) life of cell/battery.
31. Measure the voltages of the Selection of cells / Batteries
given cells/battery using etc.
analog/ digital multimeter. Use of Hydrometer.
(3 hrs) Types of electrolytes used in
32. Charge and discharge the cells and batteries.
battery through load Series/ parallel connection of
resistor. (5 hrs) batteries and purpose of such
33. Maintain the secondary connections. (07 hrs.)
cells. (5 hrs)
34. Measure the specific gravity
of the electrolyte using
hydrometer. 3 hrs)
35. Test a battery and verify
whether the battery is
ready for use of needs
recharging. (6 hrs)
Professional Test various AC & DC measurements
Skill 50 Hrs; electronic 36. Use the multi meter to Introduction to electrical
components using measure the various measuring instruments.
Professional
proper measuring functions (AC V, DC V, DC I, Importance and classification
Knowledge
instruments and AC I, R) (8 hrs.) of meters.

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14 Hrs compare the data 37. Identify the different types Forces necessary to work a
using standard of meter for measuring AC meter.
parameter. & DC parameters (8hrs.) MC and MI meters.
38. Identify the different Range extension, need of
controls on the CRO front calibration.
panel and observe the Characteristics of meters and
function of each control errors in meters.
(12hrs.) Multi meter, use of meters in
39. Measure DC voltage, AC different circuits.
voltage, time period using Care and maintenance of
CRO sine wave parameters meters. Use of CRO, Function
(10hrs.) generator, LCR meter (14 hrs.)
40. Identify the different
controls on the function
generator front panel and
observe the function of
each controls (12 hrs.)
Professional Plan and execute Soldering/ De-soldering and
Skill 25 Hrs; soldering & de- Various Switches Different types of soldering
soldering of various 41. Practice soldering on guns, related to Temperature
Professional
electrical different electronic and wattages, types of tips.
Knowledge
components like components, small Solder materials and their
07 Hrs
Switches, PCB & transformer and lugs. (5 grading. Use of flux and other
Transformers for hrs) materials. Selection of
electronic circuits. 42. Practice soldering on IC soldering gun for specific
bases and PCBs. (5 hrs) requirement.
43. Practice de-soldering using Soldering and De-soldering
pump and wick (2 hrs) stations and their
44. Join the broken PCB track specifications.
and test (3 hrs) Different switches, their
45. Identify and use SPST, SPDT, specification and usage. (07
DPST, DPDT, tumbler, push hrs.)
button, toggle, piano
switches used in electronic
industries (5 hrs)
46. Make a panel board using
different types of switches
for a given application (5
hrs)

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Professional Test various Active and Passive

Skill 75 Hrs; electronic Components Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s
components using 47. Identify the different types Law. Resistors; types of
Professional
proper measuring of active electronic resistors, their construction &
Knowledge
instruments and components. (3hrs). specific use, color-coding,
21 Hrs
compare the data 48. Measure the resistor value power rating.
using standard by colour code and verify Equivalent Resistance of series
parameter. the same by measuring parallel circuits.
with multimeter (3hrs) Distribution of V & I in series
49. Identify resistors by their parallel circuits.
appearance and check Principles of induction,
physical defects. (2 hrs) inductive reactance.
50. Identify the power rating of Types of inductors,
carbon resistors by their construction, specifications,
size. (3 hrs) applications and energy
51. Practice on measurement storage concept.
of parameters in Self and Mutual induction.
combinational electrical Behaviour of inductor at low
circuit by applying Ohm’s and high frequencies.
Law for different resistor Series and parallel
values and voltage sources. combination, Q factor.
(9hrs) Capacitance and Capacitive
52. Measurement of current Reactance, Impedance.
and voltage in electrical Types of capacitors,
circuits to verify Kirchhoff’s construction, specifications
Law (5Hrs) and applications. Dielectric
53. Verify laws of series and constant.
parallel circuits with voltage Significance of Series parallel
source in different connection of capacitors.
combinations. (5 hrs) Capacitor behaviour with AC
54. Measure the resistance, and DC. Concept of Time
Voltage, Current through constant of a RC circuit.
series and parallel Concept of Resonance and its
connected networks using application in RC, RL & RLC
multi meter (8hrs) series and parallel circuit.
55. Identify different inductors Properties of magnets and
and measure the values their materials, preparation of
using LCR meter (5 hrs) artificial magnets, significance
56. Identify the different of electromagnetism, types of
capacitors and measure cores.

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capacitance of various Relays, types, construction and

capacitors using LCR meter specifications etc.(21 hrs.)
(5 hrs)
57. Identify and test the circuit
breaker and other
protecting devices. (5 hrs)
58. Dismantle and identify the
different parts of a relay. (5
hrs)
59. Connect a timer relay in a
circuit and test for its
working. (3 hrs)
60. Connect a contactor in a
circuit and test for its
working (2 hrs)
61. Construct and test RC time
constant circuit (4 hrs)
62. Construct a RC
differentiator circuit and
convert triangular wave
into square wave (5 hrs.)
63. Construct and test series
and parallel resonance
circuit (3 hrs)
Professional Assemble simple Power Supply Circuits
Skill 50 Hrs; electronic power 64. Identify different types of Semiconductor materials,
supply circuit and diodes, diode modules and components, number coding
Professional
test for their specifications. (5 hrs) for different electronic
Knowledge
functioning. 65. Test the given diode using components such as Diodes
14 Hrs
multi meter and determine and Zeners etc.
forward to reverse PN Junction, Forward and
resistance ratio. (5 hrs) Reverse biasing of diodes.
66. Measure the voltage and Interpretation of diode
current through a diode in a specifications.
circuit and verify its forward Forward current and Reverse
characteristic. (8 hrs) voltage.
67. Identify different types of Packing styles of diodes.
transformers and test. (3 Different diodes, Rectifier
hrs) configurations, their
68. Identify the primary and efficiencies, Filter components

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secondary transformer
windings and test the
polarity (2 hrs)
69. Construct and test a half
wave, full wave and Bridge
rectifier circuit. (10hrs)
70. Measure ripple voltage,
ripple frequency and ripple
factor of rectifiers for
different load and filter
capacitors. (5 hrs)
71. Identify and test Zener
diode. (2 hrs)
72. Construct and test Zener
based voltage regulator
circuit. (5 hrs)
73. Calculate the percentage
regulation of regulated
power supply. (5 hrs)
Professional Install, configure, Computer Hardware, OS, MS
Skill 125 Hrs; interconnect given office and Networking
computer 74. Identify various indicators,
Professional
system(s) and cables, connectors and
Knowledge
demonstrate & ports on the computer
35 Hrs
utilize application cabinet. (5 hrs)
packages for 75. Demonstrate various parts
different of the system unit and
application. motherboard components.
(5 hrs)
76. Identify various computer
peripherals and connect it
to the system. (5 hrs)
77. Disable certain functionality
by disconnecting the
concerned cables SATA/
PATA. (5 hrs)
78. Replace the CMOS battery
and extend a memory
module. (5 hrs)
79. Test and Replace the SMPS
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and their role in reducing
ripple.
Working principles of Zener
diode, varactor diode, their
specifications and applications.
Working principle of a
Transformer, construction,
Specifications and types of
cores used.
Step-up, Step down and
isolation transformers with
applications. Losses in
Transformers.
Phase angle, phase relations,
active and reactive power,
power factor and its
importance. (14 hrs.)
Basic blocks of a computer,
Components of desktop and
motherboard.
Hardware and software, I/O
devices, and their working.
Different types of printers,
HDD, DVD.
Various ports in the computer.
Windows OS
MS widows: Starting windows
and its operation, file
management using explorer,
Display & sound properties,
screen savers, font
management, installation of
program, setting and using of
control panel, application of
accessories, various IT tools
and applications.
Concept of word processing,:
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(5 hrs)
80. Replace the given DVD and
HDD on the system (5 hrs)
81. Dismantle and assemble
the desktop computer
system. (10 hrs)
82. Boot the system from
Different options (5 hrs)
83. Install OS in a desktop
computer. (5 hrs)
84. Install a Printer driver
software and test for print
outs (5 hrs)
85. Install antivirus software,
scan the system and
explore the options in the
antivirus software. (5 hrs)
86. Install MS office software (5
hrs)
87. Create folder and files,
draw pictures using paint.
(5 hrs)
88. Explore different menu/
tool/ format/ status bars of
MS word and practice the
options. (8 hrs)
89. Explore different menu/
tool/ format/ status bars of
MS excel and practice the
options. (7 hrs)
90. Prepare power point
presentation on any three
known topics with various
design, animation and
visual effects. (5 hrs)
91. Convert the given PDF File
into Word file using suitable
software. (5 hrs)
92. Browse search engines,
create email accounts,
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MS word
– Menu bar, standard tool bar,
editing, formatting, printing of
document etc.
Excel – Worksheet basics, data
entry and formulae. Moving
data in worksheet using tool
bars and menu bars,
Formatting and calculations,
printing worksheet, creating
multiple work sheets, creating
charts.
Introduction to power point
Basics of preparing slides,
different design aspects of
slides, animation with slides
etc.
Concept of Internet, Browsers,
Websites, search engines,
email, chatting and messenger
service. Downloading the Data
and program files etc.
Computer Networking:-
Network features - Network
medias Network topologies,
protocols- TCP/IP, UDP, FTP,
models and types.
Specification and standards,
types of cables, UTP, STP,
Coaxial cables.
Network components like hub,
Ethernet switch, router, NIC
Cards, connectors, media and
firewall.
Difference between PC &
Server. (35 hrs.)
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practice sending and

receiving of mails and
configuration of email
clients. (5 hrs)
93. Identify different types of
cables and network
components e.g. Hub,
switch, router, modem etc.
(5 hrs)
94. Prepare terminations, make
UTP and STP cable
connectors and test. (5 hrs)
95. Connect network
connectivity hardware and
check for its functioning. (5
hrs)
96. Configure a wireless Wi-Fi
network (5 hrs)
Professional Assemble simple IC Regulators
Skill 50 Hrs; electronic power 97. Construct and test a +12V Regulated Power supply using
supply circuit and fixed voltage regulator. (5 78XX series, 79XX series.
Professional
test for hrs) Op-amp regulator, 723
Knowledge
functioning. 98. Identify the different regulator, (Transistorized & IC
14 Hrs
types of fixed +ve and –ve based).
regulator ICs and the Voltage regulation, error
different current ratings correction and amplification
(78/79 series) (5 hrs) etc. (14 hrs.)
99. Identify different heat
sinks for IC based
regulators. (2 hrs)
100. Observe the output
voltage of different IC 723
metal/ plastic type and IC
78540 regulators by
varying the input voltage
with fixed load (8 hrs)
101. Construct and test a 1.2V
– 30V variable output
regulated power supply
using IC LM317T. (5 hrs)

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Professional Construct, test and Transistor Construction, working of a PNP

Skill 100 Hrs; verify the input/ 102. Identify different and NPN Transistors, purpose
output transistors with respect to of E, B & C Terminals.
Professional characteristics of different package type, B- Significance of α, β and
Knowledge various analog E-C pins, power, switching relationship of a Transistor.
28 Hrs circuits. transistor, heat sinks etc. Need for Biasing of Transistor.
(03hrs) VBE, VCB, VCE, IC, IB, Junction
103. Test the condition of a Temperature, junction
given transistor using capacitance, frequency of
ohm-meter. (03hrs) operation.
104. Measure and plot input Transistor applications as
and output characteristics switch and amplifier.
of a CE amplifier. (05hrs) Transistor input and output
105. Construct and test a characteristics.
transistor based switching Transistor power ratings &
circuit to control a relay packaging styles and use of
(use Relays of different different heat sinks. (07 hrs.)
coil voltages and
Transistors of different β)
(05hrs)
Amplifier Different types of biasing,
106. Construct and test fixed- various configurations of
bias, emitter-bias and transistor (C-B, C-E & C-C),
voltage devider-bias their characteristics and
transistor amplifier. applications.
(08hrs) Transistor biasing circuits and
107. Construct and Test a stabilization Techniques.
common emitter amplifier Classification of amplifiers
with and without bypass according to frequency, mode
capacitors (03hrs) of operation and methods of
108. Construct and Test coupling.
common base amplifier. Voltage amplifiers - voltage
(03hrs) gain, loading effect.
109. Construct and Test Single stage CE amplifier and
common collector/emitter CC amplifier.
follower amplifier. (03hrs) Emitter follower circuit and its
110. Construct and Test advantages.
Darlington amplifier. (5 RC coupled amplifier,
hrs) Distinguish between voltage
111. Construct and test a two and power amplifier, Push pull

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stage RC Coupled amplifier and class C tuned

amplifier. (04hrs) amplifier.
112. Construct and test a Class Alpha, beta, voltage gain,
B complementary push Concept of dB dBm.
pull amplifier. (8 hrs) Feedback and its types. (14
113. Construct and test class C hrs.)
Tuned amplifier. (5 hrs)
Oscillators
114. Demonstrate Colpitts Introduction to positive
oscillator, Hartley feedback and requisites of an
oscillator circuits and oscillator.
compare the output Study of Colpitts, Hartley,
frequency of the oscillator Crystal and RC oscillators.
by CRO. (05hrs) Types of multi vibrators and
115. Construct and test a RC study of circuit diagrams. (07
phase shift oscillator hrs.)
circuits. (5 hrs)
116. Construct and test a
crystal oscillator circuits.
(5 hrs)
117. Demonstrate Astable,
monostable, bistable
circuits using transistors.
(05hrs)
Wave shaping circuits
118. Construct and test shunt Diode shunt clipper circuits,
clipper. (6 hrs) Clamping / limiting circuits and
119. Construct and test series Zener diode as peak clipper,
and dual clipper circuit uses their applications. (07
using diodes. (7 hrs) hrs.)
120. Construct and test
clamper circuit using
diodes. (5 hrs)
121. Construct and test Zener
diode as a peak clipper.
(7 hrs)
Professional Plan and construct Power Electronic Components Construction of FET & JFET,
Skill 75 Hrs; different power 122. Identify different power difference with BJT.
electronic circuits electronic components, Purpose of Gate, Drain and
Professional and analyse the their specification and source terminals and voltage /
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Knowledge circuit functioning. terminals. (6 hrs) current relations between

21 Hrs 123. Construct and test a FET them and Impedances
Amplifier. (6 hrs) between various terminals.
124. Construct a test circuit of Heat Sink- Uses & purpose.
SCR using UJT triggering. Suitability of FET amplifiers in
(7 hrs) measuring device applications.
125. Identify different heat Working of different power
sinks used in SCRs. (3 hrs) electronic components such as
126. Construct a snubber SCR, TRIAC, DIAC and UJT. (14
circuit for protecting SCR hrs.)
use freewheeling diode to
reduce back emf. (7 hrs)
127. Construct a jig circuit to
test DIAC. (7 hrs)
128. Construct a simple
dimmer circuit using
TRIAC. (7 hrs)
129. Construct UJT based free
running oscillator and
change its frequency. (7
hrs)
MOSFET & IGBT
130. Identify various Power MOSFET, Power MOSFET and
MOSFET by its number IGBT, their types,
and test by using characteristics, switching
multimeter. (5 hrs) speed, power ratings and
131. Identify different heat protection.
sinks used with various
power MOSFET devices. (5 Differentiate FET with
hrs) MOSFET.
132. Construct MOSFET test
circuit with a small load. Differentiate Transistor with
(5 hrs) IGBT. (07 hrs.)
133. Identify IGBTs by their
numbers and test by using
multimeter. (5 hrs)
134. Construct IGBT test circuit
with a small load. (5 hrs)
Professional Select the Opto Electronics Working and application of
Skill 50 Hrs; appropriate opto 135. Test LEDs with DC supply LED, IR LEDs, Photo diode,

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electronics and measure voltage drop photo transistor, their

Professional components and and current using characteristics and
Knowledge verify the multimeter. (5 hrs) applications.
14 Hrs characteristics in 136. Construct a circuit to test
different circuit. photo voltaic cell. (5 hrs) Optical sensor, opto-couplers,
137. Construct a circuit to circuits with opto isolators.
switch a lamp load using
photo diode. (5 hrs) Characteristics of LASER
138. Construct a circuit to diodes. (14 hrs.)
switch a lamp load using
photo transistor. (5 hrs)
139. Identify opto coupler
input and output
terminals and measure
the quantum of isolation
between input/output
terminals and operate a
relay by connecting a
switch. (5 hrs)
Professional Assemble, test and Basic Gates Introduction to Digital
Skill 50 Hrs; troubleshoot 140. Identify different Logic Electronics.
various digital Gates (AND, OR, NAND, Difference between analog
Professional circuits. NOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR, NOT and digital signals.
Knowledge ICs) by the number Logic families and their
14 Hrs printed on them. (05hrs) comparison, logic levels of TTL
141. Verify the truth tables of and CMOS.
all Logic Gate ICs by Number systems (Decimal,
connecting switches and binary, octal, Hexadecimal).
LEDs. (05hrs) BCD code, ASCII code and code
142. Construct and verify the conversions.
truth table of all the gates Various Logic Gates and their
using NAND and NOR truth tables.(05 hrs.)
gates. (04hrs)
143. Use digital IC tester to test
the various digital ICs (TTL
and CMOS). (03hrs)
Combinational Circuits
144. Construct Half Adder Combinational logic circuits
circuit using ICs and verify such as Half Adder, Full adder,
the truth table. (3 hrs) Parallel Binary adders, 2-bit

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145. Construct Full adder with
two Half adder circuit
using ICs and verify the
truth table. (03hrs)
146. Construct the adder cum
subtractor circuit and
verify the result. (03hrs)
147. Construct and Test a 2 to
4 Decoder. (3 hrs)
148. Construct and Test a 4 to
2 Encoder. (3 hrs)
149. Construct and Test a 4 to
1 Multiplexer. (3 hrs)
150. Construct and Test a 1 to
4 De Multiplexer. (3 hrs)
Flip Flops
151. Identify different Flip-Flop
(ICs) by the number
printed on them. (03hrs)
152. Construct and test four bit
latch using 7475. (03hrs)
153. Construct and test R-S
flip-flop using IC7400 with
clock and without clock
pulse. (03hrs)
154. Verify the truth tables of
Flip-Flop ICs (RS, D, T, JK,
MSJK) by connecting
switches and LEDs. (03hrs)
Professional Simulate and Electronic circuit simulator
Skill 50 Hrs; analyze the analog 155. Prepare simple digital and
and digital circuits electronic circuits using
Professional using Electronic the software (10 hrs)
Knowledge simulator software. 156. Simulate and test the
14 Hrs prepared digital and
analog circuits (16 hrs)
157. Convert the prepared
circuit into a layout
diagram. (10 hrs)
158. Prepare simple, power
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and four bit full adders.
Magnitude comparators.
Half adder, full adder ICs and
their applications for
implementing arithmetic
operations.
Concept of encoder and
decoder. Basic Binary Decoder
and four bit binary decoders.
Need for multiplexing of data.
1:4 line Multiplexer / De-
multiplexer. (04 hrs.)
Introduction to Flip-Flop.
S-R Latch, Gated S-R Latch, D-
Latch.
Flip-Flop: Basic RS Flip Flop,
edge triggered D Flip Flop, JK
Flip Flop, T Flip Flop.
Master-Slave flip flops and
Timing diagrams.
Basic flip flop applications like
data storage, data transfer and
frequency division. (05 hrs.)
Study the library components
available in the circuit
simulation software.
Various resources of the
software. (14 hrs.)
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electronic and domestic

electronic circuit using
simulation software. (14
hrs)
Professional Assemble, test and Counter & shift Registers
Skill 75 Hrs; troubleshoot 159. Construct and test a four Basics of Counters, types, two
various digital bit asynchronous binary bit and three bit Asynchronous
counter using 7493 (6hrs) binary counters and decade
Professional circuits.
160. Construct and test 7493 counters with the timing
Knowledge as a modulus-12 counter. diagrams.
21 Hrs (6hrs) 3-bit Synchronous counters
161. Construct and test a four and synchronous decade
bit Synchronous binary counters.
counter using 74163. Types of seven segment
(8hrs) display.
162. Construct and test BCD display and BCD to
synchronous Decade decimal decoder.
counter. (6hrs) BCD to 7 segment display
163. Construct and test an circuits.
up/down synchronous Basics of Register, types and
decade counter using application of Registers. (21
74190 and monitor the hrs.)
output on LEDs. (8hrs)
164. Identify and test common
anode and common
cathode seven segment
LED display using multi
meter. (5hrs)
165. Display the two digit
count value on seven
segment display using
decoder/driver ICs. (6hrs)
166. Construct a shift register
using RS/D/JK flip flop and
verify the result. (6hrs)
167. Construct and test four bit
SIPO register. (8hrs)
168. Construct and test four bit
PIPO register. (8hrs)
169. Construct and test
bidirectional shift
registers. (8hrs)
Professional Construct and test Op – Amp & Timer 555
Skill 75 Hrs; different circuits Applications Block diagram and Working of
using ICs 170. Use analog IC tester to Op-Amp, importance, Ideal
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Professional 741operational test the various analog characteristics, advantages

Knowledge amplifiers & ICs ICs. (5 hrs) and applications.
21 Hrs 555 linear 171. Construct and test various Schematic diagram of 741,
integrated circuits Op-Amp circuits Inverting, symbol.
and execute the Non-inverting and Non-inverting voltage
result. Summing Amplifiers. amplifier, inverting voltage
(10hrs) amplifier, summing amplifier,
172. Construct and test Comparator, zero cross
Differentiator and detector, differentiator,
Integrator (10 hrs) integrator and
173. Construct and test a zero instrumentation amplifier,
crossing detector. (5 hrs) other popular Op-Amps.
174. Construct and test Block diagram of 555,
Instrumentation amplifier functional description w.r.t.
(10 hrs) different configurations of 555
175. Construct and test a such as monostable, astable
Binary weighted and R-2R and VCO operations for
Ladder type Digital-to- various application. (28 hrs.)
Analog Converters
(10hrs.)
176. Construct and test Astable
timer circuit using IC 555
(05hrs)
177. Construct and test mono
stable timer circuit using
IC 555. (05hrs)
178. Construct and test VCO (V
to F Converter) using IC
555. (05hrs)
179. Construct and test 555
timers as pulse width
modulator. (10 hrs)
Project work / Industrial visit
Broad Areas:
a) Delayed automatic power on circuit.
b) Neon flasher circuit using IC 741
c) UJT act as a relaxation oscillator
d) Up/down synchronous decade counter
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SYLLABUS FOR ELECTRONICS MECHANIC TRADE

SECOND YEAR
Professional Skills
Reference Learning Professional Knowledge
Duration (Trade Practical)
Outcome (Trade Theory)
With Indicative Hours
Professional Measure the Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Skill 25 Hrs; various parameters 180. Identify the different front Advantages and features of
by DSO and panel control of a DSO. (5 DSO.
Professional execute the result hrs) Block diagram of Digital
Knowledge with standard one. 181. Measure the Amplitude, storage oscilloscope (DSO)/
09 Hrs Frequency and time CRO and applications.
period of typical Applications of digital CRO.
electronic signals using Block diagram of function
DSO. (7 hrs) generator.
182. Take a print of a signal Differentiate a CRO with DSO.
from DSO by connecting it (09 hrs.)
to a printer and tally with
applied signal. (6 hrs)
183. Construct and test
function generator using
IC 8038. (7 hrs)
Professional Identify, place, Basic SMD (2, 3, 4 terminal Introduction to SMD
Skill 75 Hrs; solder and desolder components) technology
and test different 184. Identification of 2, 3, 4 Identification of 2, 3, 4
Professional SMD discrete terminal SMD terminal SMD components.
Knowledge components and components. (5 hrs) Advantages of SMD
27 Hrs ICs package with 185. De-solder the SMD components over
due care and components from the conventional lead
following safety given PCB. (5 hrs) components.
norms using proper 186. Solder the SMD Soldering of SM assemblies -
tools/setup. components in the same Reflow soldering.
PCB. (5 hrs) Tips for selection of hardware,
187. Check for cold continuity Inspection of SM. (09 hrs.)
of PCB. (3 hrs)
188. Identification of loose
/dry solder, broken tracks
on printed wired
assemblies. (7 hrs)

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SMD Soldering and De-

soldering Introduction to Surface Mount
189. Identify various Technology (SMT).
connections and setup Advantages, Surface Mount
required for SMD components and packages.
Soldering station. (5 hrs) Introduction to solder paste
190. Identify crimping tools for (flux).
various IC packages. (3 Soldering of SM assemblies,
hrs) reflow soldering.
191. Make the necessary Tips for selection of hardware,
settings on SMD soldering Inspection of SM.
station to de-solder Identification of
various ICs of different Programmable Gate array
packages (at least four) by (PGA) packages.
choosing proper crimping Specification of various tracks,
tools. (14 hrs) calculation of track width for
192. Make the necessary different current ratings.
settings on SMD soldering Cold/ Continuity check of
station to solder various PCBs.
ICs of different packages Identification of lose / dry
(at least four) by choosing solders, broken tracks on
proper crimping tools. (14 printed wiring assemblies.
hrs) Introduction to Pick place
193. Make the necessary Machine, Reflow Oven,
setting rework of Preparing stencil,& stencil
defective surface mount printer (18 hrs.)
component used
soldering / de-soldering
method. (14 hrs)
Professional Rework on PCB PCB Rework
Skill 50 Hrs; after identifying 194. Checked and Repair Introduction to Static charges,
defects from SMD Printed Circuit Boards prevention, handling of static
Professional soldering and de- single, Double layer, and sensitive devices, various
Knowledge soldering. important tests for PCBs. standards for ESD.
18 Hrs (12 hrs) Introduction to non-soldering
195. Inspect soldered joints, interconnections.
detect the defects and Construction of Printed Circuit
test the PCB for rework. (8 Boards (single, Double, multi-
hrs) layer), Important tests for
196. Remove the conformal PCBs.

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coatings by different Introduction to rework and

methods. (8 hrs) repair concepts.
197. Perform replacement of Repair of damaged track.
coating. (8 hrs) Repair of damaged pad and
198. Perform baking and plated through hole.
preheating. (8 hrs) Repair of solder mask. (18 hrs.)
199. Repair solder mask and
damage pad. (6 hrs)
Professional Construct different Protection devices
Skill 50 Hrs; electrical control 200. Identify different types of Necessity of fuse, fuse ratings,
circuits and test for fuses along with fuse types of fuses, fuse bases.
Professional their proper holders, overload (no volt Single/ three phase MCBs,
Knowledge functioning with coil), current adjust single phase ELCBs.
18 Hrs due care and (Biometric strips to set the Types of contactors, relays and
safety. current). (9 hrs) working voltages.
201. Test the given MCBs. (8 Contact currents, protection
hrs) to contactors and high current
202. Connect an ELCB and test applications. (09 hrs.)
the leakage of an
electrical motor control
circuit. (8 hrs)
Electrical control circuits
203. Measure the coil winding Fundamentals of single phase
resistance of the given Induction motors,
motor. (6 hrs.) synchronous speed, slip, rotor
204. Prepare the setup of DOL frequency.
starter and Control an Torque-speed characteristics,
induction motor. (7 hrs) Starters used for Induction
205. Construct a direction motors. (09 hrs.)
control circuit to change
direction of an induction
motor. (6 hrs.)
206. Connect an overload relay
and test for its proper
functioning. (6 hrs)
Professional Prepare, crimp, Electronic Cables & Connectors
Skill 50 Hrs; terminate and test 207. Identify various types of Cable signal diagram
various cables used cables viz. RF coaxial conventions
Professional in different feeder, screened cable, Classification of electronic
Knowledge electronics ribbon cable, RCA cables as per the application
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18 Hrs industries. connector cable, digital w.r.t. insulation, gauge,

optical audio, video cable, current capacity, flexibility etc.
RJ45, RJ11, Ethernet Different types of connector &
cable, fibre optic cable their terminations to the
splicing, fibre optic cable cables.
mechanical splices, Male / Female type DB
insulation, gauge, current connectors.
capacity, flexibility etc. Ethernet 10 Base cross over
used in various electronics cables and pin out
products, different input assignments, UTP and STP,
output sockets. (15 hrs) SCTP, TPC, coaxial, types of
208. Identify suitable fibre optical Cables and Cable
connectors, solder/crimp trays.
/terminate & test the Different types of connectors
cable sets. (10 hrs) Servo 0.1” connectors, FTP,
209. Check the continuity as RCA, BNC, HDMI
per the marking on the Audio/video connectors like
connector for preparing XLR, RCA (phono), 6.3 mm
the cable set. (10 hrs) PHONO, 3.5 / 2.5 mm PHONO,
210. Identify and select various BANTAM, SPEAKON, DIN, mini
connectors and cables DIN, RF connectors, USB, Fire
inside the CPU cabinet of wire, SATA Connectors, VGA,
PC. (10 hrs) DVI connectors, MIDI and
211. Identify the suitable RJ45,RJ11 etc. (18 hrs.)
connector and cable to
connect a computer with
a network switch and
prepare a cross over cable
to connect two network
computers. (5 hrs)
Professional Assemble and test Communication electronics
Skill 75 Hrs; a commercial AM/ 212. Modulate and Radio Wave Propagation –
FM receiver and Demodulate various principle, fading.
Professional evaluate signals using AM and FM Need for Modulation, types of
Knowledge performance. on the trainer kit and modulation and
27 Hrs observe waveforms demodulation.
(10hrs) Fundamentals of Antenna,
213. Construct and test IC various parameters, types of
based AM Receiver Antennas & application.
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214. Construct and test IC
based FM transmitter
(10hrs)
215. Construct and test IC
based AM transmitter and
test the transmitter
power. Calculate the
modulation index. (10hrs)
216. Dismantle the given FM
receiver set and identify
different stages (AM
section, audio amplifier
section etc) (10hrs)
217. Modulate two signals
using AM kit draw the way
from and calculate
percent (%) of
modulation. (10hrs)
218. Modulate and
Demodulate a signal using
PAM, PPM, PWM
Techniques (15hrs)
Professional Test, service and Microcontroller (8051)
Skill 75 Hrs; troubleshoot the 219. Identify various ICs & their
various functions on the given
Professional components of Microcontroller Kit. (5hrs)
Knowledge different domestic/ 220. Identify the address range
27 Hrs industrial of RAM & ROM. (5hrs)
programmable 221. Measure the crystal
systems. frequency, connect it to
the controller. (5hrs)
222. Identify the port pins of
the controller & configure
the ports for Input &
Output operation. (7hrs)
223. Use 8051 microcontroller,
connect 8 LED to the port,
blink the LED with a
switch. (10hrs)
224. Perform the initialization,
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SSB-SC & DSB-SC.
Block diagram of AM and FM
transmitter.
FM Generation & Detection.
Digital modulation and
demodulation techniques,
sampling, quantization &
encoding.
Concept of multiplexing and
de multiplexing of AM/ FM/
PAM/ PPM /PWM signals.
A simple block diagram
approach to be adopted for
explaining the above
mod/demod techniques. (27
hrs.)
Introduction Microprocessor &
8051Microcontroller,
architecture, pin details & the
bus system.
Function of different ICs used
in the Microcontroller Kit.
Differentiate microcontroller
with microprocessor.
Interfacing of memory to the
microcontroller.
Internal hardware resources of
microcontroller.
I/O port pin configuration.
Different variants of 8051 &
their resources.
Register banks & their
functioning. SFRs & their
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load & turn on a LED with configuration for different

delay using Timer. (8hrs) applications.
225. Perform the use of a Comparative study of 8051
Timer as an Event counter with 8052.
to count external events. Introduction to PIC
(10 hrs) Architecture. (27 hrs.)
226. Demonstrate entering of
simple programs, execute
& monitor the results. (10
hrs)
227. Perform with 8051
microcontroller
assembling language
program, check the
reading of an input port
and sending the received
bytes to the output port
of the microcontroller,
used switches and LCD for
the input and output.
(15hrs)
Professional Execute the Sensors, Transducers and
Skill 75 Hrs; operation of Applications Basics of passive and active
different process 228. Identify sensors used in transducers.
Professional sensors, identify, process industries such as Role, selection and
Knowledge wire & test various RTDs, Temperature ICs, characteristics.
27 Hrs sensors of different Thermocouples, proximity Sensor voltage and current
industrial processes switches (inductive, formats.
by selecting capacitive and photo
appropriate test electric), load cells, strain Thermistors/ Thermocouples -
instruments. gauge. LVDT PT 100 Basic principle, salient
(platinum resistance features, operating range,
sensor), water level composition, advantages and
sensor, thermostat float disadvantages.
switch, float valve by
their appearance (15hrs) Strain gauges/ Load cell –
229. Measure temperature of a principle, gauge factor, types
lit fire using a of strain gauges.
Thermocouple and record
the readings referring to Inductive/ capacitive

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data chart. (15hrs) transducers - Principle of

230. Measure temperature of a operation, advantages and
lit fire using RTD and disadvantages.
record the readings
referring to data chart (15 Principle of operation of LVDT,
hrs.) advantages and
231. Measure the DC voltage disadvantages.
of a LVDT (15hrs)
232. Detect different Proximity sensors –
objectives using applications, working
capacitive, inductive and principles of eddy current,
photoelectric proximity capacitive and inductive
sensors (15hrs) proximity sensors (27 hrs.)
Professional Plan and carry out Analog IC Applications
Skill 100 the selection of a 233-237 Discussion on the identified
Hrs; project, assemble Make simple projects/ projects with respect to data
the project and Applications using ICs 741, 723, of the concerned ICs.
Professional evaluate 555, 7106, 7107 Components used in the
Knowledge performance for a Sample projects: project. (18 hrs.)
36 Hrs domestic/commerc  Laptop protector
ial applications.  Mobile cell phone
charger
 Battery monitor
 Metal detector
 Mains detector
 Lead acid battery
charger
 Smoke detector
 Solar charger
 Emergency light
 Water level controller
 Door watcher
(Instructor will pick up any five
of the projects for
implementation) (50Hrs)
Digital IC Applications
238-242 Discussion on the identified
Make simple projects with respect to data
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using various digital ICs Components used in the

(digital display, event project. (18 hrs.)
counter, stepper motor
driver etc)
 Duty cycle selector
 Frequency Multiplier
 Digital Mains
Resumption Alarm
 Digital Lucky Random
number generator
 Dancing LEDs
 Count down timer
 Clap switch
 Stepper motor control
 Digital clock
 Event counter
 Remote jammer
(Instructor will pick up any five
of the projects for
implementation)
(50 Hrs)
Professional Prepare fibre optic Fiber optic communication
Skill 25 Hrs; setup and execute 243. Identify the resources and Introduction to optical fiber,
transmission and their need on the given optical connection and various
Professional reception. fiber optic trainer kit (3 types optical amplifier, its
Knowledge hrs) advantages, properties of
09 Hrs 244. Make optical fiber setup optic fiber, testing, losses,
to transmit and receive types of fiber optic cables and
analog and digital data (4 specifications.
hrs) Encoding of light.
245. Set up the OFC trainer kit Fiber optic joints, splicing,
to study AM, FM, PWM testing and the related
modulation and equipment/ measuring tools.
demodulation. (6 hrs) Precautions and safety aspects
246. Perform FM modulation while handling optical cables.
and demodulation using (09 hrs.)
OFC trainer kit using audio
signal and voice link (4
hrs)

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247. Perform PWM modulation

and demodulation using
OFC trainer kit using audio
signal and voice link (4
hrs)
248. Perform PPM modulation
and demodulation using
OFC trainer kit using
audio signal and voice
link (4 hrs)
Professional Plan and Interface Digital panel Meter
Skill 50 Hrs; the LCD, LED DPM 249. Identify LED Display Different types of seven
panels to various module and its segment displays, decoders
Professional circuits and decoder/driver ICs (6 hrs) and driver ICs.
Knowledge evaluate 250. Display a word on a two Concept of multiplexing and
18 Hrs performance. line LED (8 hrs) its advantages.
251. Measure/current flowing Block diagrams of 7106 and
through a resistor and 7107 and their configuration
display it on LED Module for different measurements.
(10 hrs) Use of DPM with seven
252. Measure/current flowing segment display.
through a sensor and Principles of working of LCD.
display it on a LED Different sizes of LCDs.
module(DPM) (10 hrs) Decoder/ driver ICs used with
253. Identify LCD Display LCDs and their pin diagrams.
module and its Use of DPM with LCD to
decoder/driver ICs (8 hrs) display different voltage &
254. Measure/current flowing current signals. (18 hrs.)
through a resistor and
display it. (8 hrs)
Professional Detect the faults SMPS and Inverter
Skill 150Hrs; and troubleshoot 255. Identify the Concept and block diagram of
SMPS, UPS and components/devices and manual, automatic and servo
Professional inverter. draw their corresponding voltage stabilizer, o/p voltage
Knowledge symbols (4 hrs) adjustment.
54 Hrs 256. Dismantle the given Voltage cut-off systems, relays
stabilizer and find major used in stabilizer.
sections/ ICs components. Block Diagram of different
(6 hrs) types of Switch mode power
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symptom in the faulty principles.

SMPS. (5 hrs) Various types of chopper
258. Measure / Monitor major circuits.
test points of computer Inverter; principle of
SMPS. (8 hrs) operation, block diagram,
259. Troubleshoot the fault in power rating, change over
the given SMPS unit. period.
Rectify the defect and Installation of inverters,
verify the output with protection circuits used in
load. Record your inverters.
procedure followed for Battery level, overload, over
trouble shooting the charging etc.
defects (10 hrs) Various faults and its
260. Use SMPS used in TVs and rectification in inverter.
PCs for Practice. (6 hrs) Block diagram of DC-DC
261. Install and test the SMPS converters and their working
in PC (6 hrs) principals. (27 hrs.)
262. Install and test an
inverter. (6 hrs)
263. Troubleshoot the fault in
the given inverter unit.
Rectify the defects and
verify the output with
load. (6 hrs)
264. Construct and test IC
Based DC-DC converter
for different voltages (6
hrs)
265. Construct and test a
switching step down
regulator using LM2576 (6
hrs)
266. Construct and test a
switching step up
regulator using MC 34063
(6 hrs)
UPS
267. Connect battery stack to Concept of Uninterrupted
the UPS. (4 hrs) power supply.
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control & indicators of and UPS.

UPS. (4 hrs) Basic block diagram of UPS &
269. Connect Battery & load to operating principle.
UPS & test on battery Types of UPS : Off line UPS, On
mode. (6 hrs) line UPS, Line interactive UPS
270. Open top cover of a UPS; & their comparison
identify its isolator UPS specifications. Load
transformers, the UPS power factor & types of
transformer and various indications & protections
circuit boards in UPS. (10 UPS circuit description and
hrs) working - controlling circuits,
271. Identify the various test Micro controller circuits,
point and verify the power circuits, charging
voltages on these (7 hrs.) circuits, alarm circuits,
272. Identify various circuit Indicator circuits.
boards in UPS and Installation of single phase &
monitor voltages at three phase UPS. (27 hrs.)
various test points (7 hrs)
273. Perform load test to
measure backup time. (7
hrs)
274. Perform all above
experiment for three
phase UPS. (30 hrs)
Professional Install a solar panel, Solar Power (Renewable
Skill 75 Hrs; execute testing and Energy System) Need for renewable energy
evaluate 275. Install a solar panel to a sources, Solar energy as a
Professional performance by roof. (25 hrs) renewable resource.
Knowledge connecting the 276. Wire a solar controller to Materials used for solar cells.
27 Hrs panel to the a battery storage station. Principles of conversion of
inverter. (5 hrs) solar light into electricity.
277. Install solar power 500 Basics of photovoltaic’s cell.
panel to directly 12 V DC Module, panel and Arrays.
appliances (15 hrs) Factors that influence the
278. Connect storage batteries output of a PV module.
to a power inverter (5 hrs) SPV systems and the key
279. Connect and test solar benefits. Difference between
panel to the Inverter and SPV and conventional power.
run the load. (5 hrs) Solar charge controller or
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charge a rechargeable 12 Safety precautions while

V DC battery and find out working with solar systems.
the charging time (15 hrs) (27 hrs.)
281. Install a Solar Inverter. (5
hrs)
Professional Dismantle, identify Cell phones
Skill 50 Hrs; the various parts 282. Dismantle, identify the Introduction to mobile
and interface of a parts and assemble communication.
Professional cell phone to a PC. different types of smart
Knowledge Estimate and phones (6 hrs) Concept cell site, hand off,
18 Hrs troubleshoot. 283. Dismantle the cell frequency reuse, block
phone/smart phone diagram and working of cell
remove the key pad and phones, cell phone features.
clean it, test for the
continuity of the GSM and CDMA technology.
matrix/tracks (10 hrs)
284. Interface the cell Use IEMI number to trace
phone/smart phone to lost/misplaced mobile phone.
the PC and transfer the (18 hrs.)
data card (6 hrs)
285. Flash the various brands
of cell phone/smart
phone (at least 3) (5 hrs)
286. Format the cell
phone/smart phone for
virus (approach the
mobile repair
shop/service centre) (5
hrs)
287. Unlock the handsets
through codes and
software (3 hrs)
288. Perform the interfacing of
cell phone/smart phone
to the PC and dismantle
the cell phone and
identify the power section
and test its healthiness (6
hrs)
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cell phone system. Rectify

the fault in ringer section
and check the
performance (6 hrs)
290. Replace various faulty
parts like mic, speaker,
data/ charging/ audio jack
etc. (5 hrs)
Professional Check the various LED Lights
Skill 25 Hrs; parts of a LED lights 291. Dismantle the LED light, Types of LED panels used in
& stacks and identify the connections various lighting applications.
Professional troubleshoot. of LEDs stacks, protection
Knowledge circuits, regulator (12 hrs) Stacking of LEDs.
09 Hrs 292. Identify the rectifier,
controller part of LED Driving of LED stacks. (09 hrs.)
lights (8 hrs)
293. Make series string
connection of six LED’s
and connect four Series
strings in parallel. (8 hrs)
294. Connect to such parallel
sets in Series to create a
matrix of LED’s. (14 hrs.)
295. Apply suitable voltage
and check Voltage across
series strings. (8 hrs)
Professional Identify, operate LCD and LED TV
Skill 50 Hrs; various controls, 296. Identify and operate Difference between a
troubleshoot and different Controls on LCD, conventional CTV with LCD &
Professional replace modules of LED TV (05hrs) LED TVs.
Knowledge the LCD/LED TV & 297. Identify components and Principle of LCD and LED TV
18 Hrs its remote. different sectors of LCD and function of its different
and LED TV. (10hrs) section.
298. Dismantle; Identify the Basic principle and working of
parts of the remote 3D TV.
control (05hrs) IPS panels and their features.
299. Dismantle the given Different types of interfaces
LCD/LED TV to find faults like HDMI, USB, RGB etc.
with input stages through TV Remote Control –Types,
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300. Detect the defect in a transmitter and IR Code

LED/LCD TV receiver given Receiver.
to you. Rectify the fault. Working principle, operation
(15hrs) of remote control.
301. Troubleshoot the faults in Different adjustments, general
the given LED/LCD TV faults in Remote Control. (36
receiver. Locate and hrs.)
rectify the faults. (15hrs)
302. Test LED/LCD TV after
troubleshooting the
defects (10 hrs)
303. Identify various
connectors and connect
the cable operators
external decoder (set top
box ) to the TV. (5 hrs.)
Project work / Industrial visit
Broad areas:
a) Remote control for home appliances
b) Solar power inverter
c) Musical light chaser
d) 7 segment LED display decoder drive circuit

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