NG2S908 - Electronic Test Systems and Reliability 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electronic Test Systems and Reliability | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Ali Roula | ||
| Module Team: | Alexandre Oleon | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of quality systems, test and inspection methods used in the electronics industry.
To understand and apply reliability assessment techniques to electronic circuits and systems.
Content Summary
• Reliability: Definitions relating to reliability, probability of failure, MTTF, MTBF, assessment of the reliability of components and equipment, the relationship between reliability and cost.
• Distribution and sampling: Frequency diagram, mean values, standard deviation, measurement of scatter, confidence limits, sampling theory.
• Quality Assurance
• Process identification and modelling, Failure Mode effects Analysis, The influence of quality on design, procurement, installation, rework and maintenance. Management of quality. Quality Systems
• Manufacturing Systems
• Just in Time (JIT), Kanban System, Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)
• Measurement principles and testing methods: Measurement theory, 2 and 4 wire systems, bridge measurements, null-deflection, measurement of current and voltage, resistance, capacitance and inductance. Frequency response, attenuators, instrument connections. Testing methods for analogue and digital components, guarded resistance measurements, backdriving, component testing, including diodes, transistors, op-amps, simple digital components.
• Fault finding methods: fault diagnosis techniques, guided probing.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Work based learning | 50 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 10 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Recognise the need for quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of Electrical and Electronic engineering |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written assignment assessing student ability to apply topics covered in the notes in various quality management scenarios. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A workplace related problem is given to the students to solve. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ||
| Project 1 | ✔ | ||