Course

10605118 Electronic Assembly and Soldering Techniques
Course Information
Description
This introductory electronics course covers schematics, component identification, engineering notation, basic logic gates, numbering systems, component identification, and soldering techniques for through hole and surface mount components. IPC-A-610* Standard for Acceptance Criteria for Electronic Assemblies is followed for inspection of assemblies. Following the RoHS directive, lead free solder and assemblies are used in this course. *IPC certification is not automatic upon course completion. IPC certification is awarded separately from the academic credits.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Work safely and effectively within the electronic lab environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab Projects
    Criteria
    Follow lab safety guidelines
    Wear personal protective equipment
    Follow all ESD prevention guidelines
    Maintain clean and organized work area

  2. Operate soldering and desoldering equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab Projects
    Criteria
    Select soldering tips / equipment
    Set up and adjust soldering equipment
    Set up and adjust desoldering equipment
    Operate equipment successfully to achieve the given project or task
    Select and use hand tools

  3. Build a Class 3 IPC-A-610 Acceptable electronic assembly
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab Projects
    Criteria
    Select through hole and surface mount (SMT) electronic components
    Select proper values of resistors and capacitors
    Place all components in correct orientation and location
    Perform Class 3 through hole component solder connections
    Perform Class 3 surface mount component solder connections
    Assembly meets form, fit, and function
    Assembly meets minimum IPC-A-610 specifications

  4. Evaluate the acceptability of electronic assemblies per the IPC-A-610 standard
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab Projects, Exams
    Criteria
    Identify condition of solder connections of all types
    Identify defects of electronic components
    Identify defects of a printed circuit board
    Identify defects of wires and terminals
    Use the schematics to identify test points for successful troubleshooting
    Identify electrical signals
    Evaluation criteria in the IPC-A-610 standard accurately applied
    Develop technical documentation of assembly evaluation

  5. Determine equations and truth tables for basic logic gates
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab Projects, Exams
    Criteria
    Implement Boolean expressions using combination logic circuits
    Convert between Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary and Octal
    Develop product of sums logic equations and symbols
    Develop truth tables for two level logic equations