Why do so many Electronics Programs close due to low

enrollments? If Math and Science were electives,

would they ALSO have low enrollments? Of Course they would!

Core Electronics Classes (DC, AC, Analog, Digital) are advanced math and science intensive. DC and AC are actual last chapters inside

Physics Textbooks. Yet they are Introductory chapters inside Electronics Textbooks.

What to do?

Upgrade Electronics Programs Meaningful and… Relevant and… Exciting and… Realistic and… Rewarding and… In touch with Current products.

Train them for Careers not even invented yet!

Parkside High School Parkside High School - CTE Electronics - CTE Electronics

TechnologyTechnologyInstructor: David Miles Instructor: David Miles damiles@wcboe.org

Salisbury, MarylandSalisbury, Maryland

Could this possibly be a Could this possibly be a MODEL program for High MODEL program for High

School Electronics?School Electronics?

Overview of:

(See Notes)(See Notes)

10th Grade Recruiting

1 period 45 Minutes

11th Grade

3 periods2.5 hours

12th Grade

3 Periods2.5 Hours

The Outer Boxes are ALL systems based - a BIG The Outer Boxes are ALL systems based - a BIG change from traditional programs that have change from traditional programs that have

closed their doors.closed their doors.

Atex topicsAtex topics1 Period 1 Period

1010thth graders gradersAlready in PlaceAlready in Place

CareersCareers Electronic Components & SchematicsElectronic Components & Schematics Soldering (IMT, SMT)Soldering (IMT, SMT) Resistor Color CodesResistor Color Codes Basic Electricity and Test EquipmentBasic Electricity and Test Equipment Ohms Law with V,I,ROhms Law with V,I,R Solid Works Computer Aided DesignSolid Works Computer Aided Design PCB Layout and DesignPCB Layout and Design MultisimMultisim

Electronic Circuits TopicsElectronic Circuits Topics3 Periods3 Periods(Junior Year)(Junior Year)

Already in Place. But I’m taking out the Already in Place. But I’m taking out the unneccessary topics IAW unneccessary topics IAW www.esyst.com

recommendations. recommendations. Direct Current (DC)Direct Current (DC) Magnetism & Alternating Magnetism & Alternating

Current (AC)Current (AC) Analog CircuitsAnalog Circuits DigitalDigital

DC Circuit TopicsDC Circuit TopicsAlready in placeAlready in place

Series CircuitsSeries Circuits Parallel CircuitsParallel Circuits Series-Parallel CircuitsSeries-Parallel Circuits Voltage and Current DividersVoltage and Current Dividers Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current LawsKirchoff’s Voltage and Current Laws Conductors & InsulatorsConductors & Insulators BatteriesBatteries MagnetismMagnetism ElectromagnetismElectromagnetism

AC Circuit TopicsAC Circuit Topics Already in placeAlready in place

Alternating Voltage and CurrentAlternating Voltage and Current CapacitanceCapacitance Capacitive ReactanceCapacitive Reactance Capacitive CircuitsCapacitive Circuits InductanceInductance Inductive ReactanceInductive Reactance RC and L/R Time ConstantsRC and L/R Time Constants RLC CircuitsRLC Circuits ResonanceResonance Basic FiltersBasic Filters

Analog Circuit TopicsAnalog Circuit Topics Already in placeAlready in place

SemiconductorsSemiconductors DiodesDiodes Linear Power SuppliesLinear Power Supplies TransistorsTransistors Small signal AmplifiersSmall signal Amplifiers Large Signal AmplifiersLarge Signal Amplifiers Operational AmplifiersOperational Amplifiers OscillatorsOscillators Integrated CircuitsIntegrated Circuits Electronic Control DevicesElectronic Control Devices Switch Mode Power SuppliesSwitch Mode Power Supplies Digital Signal ProcessingDigital Signal Processing

Digital Circuit TopicsDigital Circuit Topics Already in placeAlready in place

Number Systems (Counting and Converting)Number Systems (Counting and Converting) Logic GatesLogic Gates IC Specs and Simple InterfacingIC Specs and Simple Interfacing Encoding/Decoding & 7 Segment DisplaysEncoding/Decoding & 7 Segment Displays Flip-FlopsFlip-Flops CountersCounters Shift RegistersShift Registers Arithmetic CircuitsArithmetic Circuits MemoriesMemories Digital SystemsDigital Systems Connecting with Analog DevicesConnecting with Analog Devices

Note to AllNote to All

The next slide The next slide “Electronic Systems” “Electronic Systems” is a is a work in progress (WIP) to re-invent the work in progress (WIP) to re-invent the senior year. We have a few systems such as senior year. We have a few systems such as robotics, microcontrollers, communications, robotics, microcontrollers, communications, fiber, soldering, solidworks, Labview, and a fiber, soldering, solidworks, Labview, and a couple certifications. But due to funding couple certifications. But due to funding limits, we’ll slowly be adding other systems limits, we’ll slowly be adding other systems within the coming years (hopefully). It may within the coming years (hopefully). It may take years to complete barring a miracle! take years to complete barring a miracle!

Dave MilesDave Miles

Electronic Systems - Electronic Systems - THE DREAMTHE DREAM{Test, Measure, Program, Align, Calibrate}{Test, Measure, Program, Align, Calibrate}

3 Periods3 Periods(Senior Year)(Senior Year)

Logic & Logic & MicrocontrollersMicrocontrollers

CommunicationsCommunications Home Theater Home Theater

SystemSystem PhotonicsPhotonics ToysToys Car Mobile Car Mobile

ElectronicsElectronics Home AppliancesHome Appliances SolidWorks/3D SolidWorks/3D

PrintingPrinting

ComputersComputers NIDA SystemsNIDA Systems Musical Musical

InstrumentsInstruments Electronic Electronic

DetectorsDetectors Home AutomationHome Automation Advanced FiltersAdvanced Filters Soldering/CablesSoldering/Cables CertificationsCertifications

Not all 80 of the Not all 80 of the following Systems have following Systems have been added yet.been added yet.

But Hopefully One Day!!!

This could help Recruitment.

Why??Because students would learn how to setup test fixtures, measure, calibrate, and diagnose with a more meaningful electronic systems.

Logic & MicrocontrollersLogic & Microcontrollers

11 RoboticsRobotics

22 PLCPLC

3333 – in - 1 Robotics 33 – in - 1 Robotics

breadboardingbreadboarding

44 BOE-BOTBOE-BOT

CommunicationsCommunications

55 AM/FM RadioAM/FM Radio

6644 - in - 1 Communications 44 - in - 1 Communications

BreadboardsBreadboards

77 Fiber OpticsFiber Optics

88 PA SystemPA System

99 Satellite RadioSatellite Radio

1010 Intercoms (wireless and Wired)Intercoms (wireless and Wired)

1111 Cell PhoneCell Phone

Home Theater SystemHome Theater System1212 Connecting/WiringConnecting/Wiring

1313 Digital ProjectorDigital Projector

1414 Home Stereo ReceiverHome Stereo Receiver

1515 Home Stereo AmplifierHome Stereo Amplifier

1616 Home Stero DVD PlayerHome Stero DVD Player

1717 Television - HDTV ReceiversTelevision - HDTV Receivers

1818 Television - LCD Flat PanelsTelevision - LCD Flat Panels

1919 Television - PlasmaTelevision - Plasma

2020 Television - Rear ProjectionTelevision - Rear Projection

2121 Television - Large Screen SystemsTelevision - Large Screen Systems

2222 Surge ProtectionSurge Protection

2323 Direct TVDirect TV

2424 DVD Player VideoDVD Player Video

2525 DVD Player AudioDVD Player Audio

2626 DVD Player Switching Power SupplyDVD Player Switching Power Supply

2727 CamcorderCamcorder

PhotonicsPhotonics

2288 LasersLasers

ToysToysThe emphasis is not on “Playing” the games – but The emphasis is not on “Playing” the games – but

rather on how to set up test sets for various systems. rather on how to set up test sets for various systems. Hopefully I can find schematics.Hopefully I can find schematics.

2299

Toys - Radio Controlled Toys - Radio Controlled (RC)(RC)

3300 Toys -XBOXToys -XBOX3311 Toys - Nintendo WiiToys - Nintendo Wii3322 Toys - Sony PlaystationToys - Sony Playstation3333 Toys - Sony PSPToys - Sony PSP3344

Toys – Various from Toys – Various from Toys-R-UsToys-R-Us

3355 Toys - Nintento DSToys - Nintento DS

Car Mobile ElectronicsCar Mobile Electronics

3636Car Mobile Electronics - Alarm Car Mobile Electronics - Alarm

SecuritySecurity

3737 Car Mobile Electronics - AmplifiersCar Mobile Electronics - Amplifiers

3838 Car Mobile Electronics - In Dash UnitsCar Mobile Electronics - In Dash Units

3939 Car Mobile Electronics - CD ChangersCar Mobile Electronics - CD Changers

4040Car Mobile Electronics - Speaker Car Mobile Electronics - Speaker

SystemsSystems

4141Car Mobile Electronics - Video and Car Mobile Electronics - Video and

NavigationNavigation

4242 Car Mobile Electronics - Trailer LightsCar Mobile Electronics - Trailer Lights

4343 Radar DetectorsRadar Detectors

Home AppliancesHome Appliances

4444 Microwave OvenMicrowave Oven

4545 WasherWasher

4646 DryerDryer

4747 Floor FansFloor Fans

4848 Air PurifierAir Purifier

4949Portable Hand Tools (drills, saws, Portable Hand Tools (drills, saws,

etc)etc)

NIDA Systems NIDA Systems

5050NIDA Combined with Labview and NIDA Combined with Labview and

CompacDAQCompacDAQ

5151 NIDA TroubleshootingNIDA Troubleshooting

5252NIDA’s newest trainer ( a 6 board systems NIDA’s newest trainer ( a 6 board systems

trainer) 2010?trainer) 2010?

ComputersComputers

5353 Computer Monitor LCDComputer Monitor LCD

5454 Computer Power SupplyComputer Power Supply

5555 Computer – Video EditingComputer – Video Editing

5656 Laptops Peer-PeerLaptops Peer-Peer

Musical ElectronicsMusical Electronics

5757 DJ Equipment and LightingDJ Equipment and Lighting

5858 Digital KeyboardDigital Keyboard

5959 Guitar AmplifiersGuitar Amplifiers

Electronic DetectorsElectronic Detectors

6060 Metal DetectorsMetal Detectors

6161 RF Locator DetectorsRF Locator Detectors

Home AutomationHome Automation

6262 Home Survellance SystemsHome Survellance Systems

6363 Home Lighting ControlHome Lighting Control

6464 Whole House MusicWhole House Music

6565Temperature Control Temperature Control

HVACHVAC

Advanced FiltersAdvanced Filters

6666Designing Butterworth Designing Butterworth

LowpassLowpass

6767Designing Butterworth Designing Butterworth

HighpassHighpass

6868Designing Butterworth Designing Butterworth

BandpassBandpass

6969Designing Butterworth Designing Butterworth

Bandstop/NotchBandstop/Notch

7070 Designing ChebyChev LowpassDesigning ChebyChev Lowpass

7171Designing ChebyChev Designing ChebyChev

HighpassHighpass

7272Designing ChebyChev Designing ChebyChev

BandpassBandpass

7373Designing ChebyChev Designing ChebyChev

Bandstop/NotchBandstop/Notch

Soldering/CablingSoldering/Cabling

74 Insertion Mount

75 Surface Mount

76 Cables

77PCB Design & Fabrication

CertificationsCertifications

7788 CSSCSS7799 ETA-IETA-I8800 ISCETISCET

In Closing:In Closing: I STRONGLY believe this is by far, one of the best I STRONGLY believe this is by far, one of the best

programs a future technician or engineer can programs a future technician or engineer can take within a Maryland High School. take within a Maryland High School. Unfortunately many don’t. Why?Unfortunately many don’t. Why?

Many capable students are still pushed away from CTE by Many capable students are still pushed away from CTE by Guidance Counselors, scheduling, and/or parents.Guidance Counselors, scheduling, and/or parents.

University Scholarships are usually awarded towards University Scholarships are usually awarded towards academia rather than CTE. academia rather than CTE.

Community College Scholarships are usually awarded Community College Scholarships are usually awarded towards academia rather than CTE.towards academia rather than CTE.

Therefore – Lets push for SOLID pathways between Therefore – Lets push for SOLID pathways between High School CTE Electronics, Community Colleges, High School CTE Electronics, Community Colleges, and Universities via scholarships awards. (One Option)and Universities via scholarships awards. (One Option)