EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Project Surf Scoter Electronic Ballast for a Fluorescent Tube Light Team McGuire, Lance Nelson, Sam Ortiz, Sam Stone, Jordan Advisor Dr. Hoffbeck, Dr. Albright Industry Representative Mr. Jonathan E. Fant, P.E. LTK Engineering Services

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Overview Introduction Scorecard Additional Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Electronic ballast provides modified current, voltage and frequency to fluorescent lamp Fluorescent lights provide increased efficiency, energy savings

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Scorecard Previous Month –Constructed a block diagram for project –All Team Members familiar with operation of a fluorescent tube lamp. – Agreed on use of an electronic ballast over a magnetic ballast. –Selected an 18” T8 tube as the lamp that we will design the ballast for.

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Additional Accomplishments List any additional accomplishments Include from 3-5 of them Limit to the past month

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Plans Construct a safety mechanism to prevent from accidental shock Purchase and test a commercial ballast Design functional blocks Finalize functional specifications

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Milestones NumberDescriptionOriginal 9/25/07 Previous 9/25/07 Present 9/25/07 1Functional Specs 0.959/28/07 2Functional Specs 1.010/05/07 3Project Plan 0.910/26/07 4Project Plan 1.011/9/07 5Submit Design Review11/30/07 6Final Report 0.904/11/07 7Founder’s Day Presentation04/15/07 8Final Report /18/07 9Final Report 1.004/25/07

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Concerns/Issues High-voltage safety –Work with power off and with another person –Implement kill-switch into design Producing a high frequency current Mostly analog design thus more risk involved Getting all the specs of the fluorescent tube

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Conclusions Recap your main points Provide a sense of closure Ask the audience if “anyone has a question?”

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Suggestions Do not change the template !!! Avoid reading your slides Use short headings, content rich Use figures, diagrams, charts whenever possible (lots of color) Be sure to speak clearly and loud enough for the last row to hear you

EE/CS 480 Fall September, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Suggestions, continued. You probably do not require note cards when using PowerPoint slides Practice your presentation in front of a mirror or your team members or your advisor You may select a logo for your project, must be appropriate