2. A Systems Approach Automotive Technology PowerPoint® Presentation
Prepared by
René Green

3. Chapter 15
Basics of Electronics

4. Basics of Electronics Chapter Overview
This chapter looks at the design and components of the on-board electronics systems. There is considerable attention given to system components and testing.

5. Basics of Electronics Chapter Objectives
Describe how semiconductors, diodes, and transistors work.
Explain the principles of operation for common electronic circuits.
Explain the principle of multiplexing.
Describe the basic function of the central processing unit (CPU).
List and describe the functions of the various sensors used by computers.

6. Basics of Electronics
Describe the principle of analog and digital signals.
Explain the principle of computer communications.
Summarize the function of a binary code.
Name the various memory systems used in automotive microprocessors.
List and describe the operation of output actuators.

7. Basics of Electronics
Identify the proper procedure to safeguard electronic systems.
Describe the basic electronic logic circuits.
Explain how to use an oscilloscope for diagnosing electronic systems.

8. Basics of Electronics Semiconductors N-type Semiconductors
P-type Semiconductors

9. Basics of Electronics Hole Flow Semiconductor Uses
Diodes and Transistors

10. Basics of Electronics
Diodes
PN junction
Forward bias
Reverse bias

11. Basics of Electronics
Zener diodes

12. Basics of Electronics
LEDs

13. Basics of Electronics
Clamping diodes
Photo diodes

14. Basics of Electronics
Transistors
PNP

15. Basics of Electronics
NPN
Emitter
Base
Collector

16. Basics of Electronics
Semiconductor Circuits

17. Basics of Electronics Integrated Circuits Operation of Microprocessors
Sensors
Feedback
Vref

18. Basics of Electronics NTC PTC Wheatstone bridges Piesorestive
Voltage generating devices
Magnetic pulse generators

19. Basics of Electronics
Pick-up coil

20. Basics of Electronics
Hall-effect Switches

21. Basics of Electronics
Hall-effect Switches

22. Basics of Electronics
Communication Signals
Analog
Digital

23. Basics of Electronics
Bit
Byte

24. Basics of Electronics
A/D converter

25. Basics of Electronics
Logic Gates (FET)
NOT gates

26. Basics of Electronics
AND gates

27. Basics of Electronics
OR gates

28. Basics of Electronics
NAND and NOR gates

29. Basics of Electronics
Exclusive-OR (XOR) gate

30. Basics of Electronics
Gate combinations
Decoder circuits
Multiplexer

31. Basics of Electronics
Demultiplexer

32. Basics of Electronics
RS and clocked RS flip-flop circuits

33. Basics of Electronics
RS and clocked RS flip-flop circuits

34. Basics of Electronics
RS and clocked RS flip-flop circuits

35. Basics of Electronics
Registers
Accumulators

36. Basics of Electronics Memories Actuators ROM PROM EPROM RAM KAM NVRAM
Output driver
LCD
VFD

37. Basics of Electronics Multiplexing Protecting Electronic System
Power Supply
Multiplexing
Protecting Electronic System
Testing Electronic Circuits and Systems

38. Basics of Electronics
RMS
Frequency
Hertz