| 555 is an exciting
kit that students construct using clear step-by-step instructions in the
well-illustrated Instruction Manual. The kit teaches GPS (Global Positioning
System) technology and basic digital and analog electronics.
GPS TECHNOLOGY TOPICS COVERED
The 555 Instruction Manual contains excellent
discussions on several GPS and GPS-related topics, affording students
a thorough understanding of the Global Positioning System. Navigation
concepts and GPS background are discussed. Students learn about latitude
and longitude and the measurement accuracy of GPS hardware. Noise and
signal-to-noise ratio concepts are also covered.
ELECTRONICS TOPICS COVERED
An excellent Introduction to Electronics course, the 555
teaches key circuit functions. The Interface Board was specifically
designed with low level components to enable analog and digital circuits
to be taught. Students construct the kit one section at a time. Each section
contains a discussion of theory, step-by-step construction instructions,
and hands-on exercises. Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is taught, and
the student mounts several SMT devices to the PCB. Topical coverage includes:
- Current Limiters
- Voltage Dividers
- R/C Timing Circuits
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- Rectifiers & Clippers
- Transistor Inverters
- Transistor Drivers
- Power Sources
- Switching Regulators
- Operational Amplifiers
- Voltage Amplifiers
- Voltage Comparators
- Digital Inverters
- Clock Generators
- AND Gates & Data Gating
- Flip-Flops
- Synchronizers
- Divide-by-2 Counters
- Binary Counters
- Divide-by-16 Counter
- Monostable Multivibrators
- RS-232 Interfaces
HARDWARE
After assembly, the completed Trainer contains the following hardware components:
- Interface Circuit Board
- Case
- Serial Cable
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