Description of the Laboratories

A wide range of practices in different areas are carried out in the EE laboratories. In the first practical subjects, students learn the basics and use common laboratory instruments to design, assemble, and measure simple electronic circuits. The main example used is a control system for the environmental parameters of a library, including temperature, lighting, door open detection, acoustic noise level, and people counter.

Subsequent practices cover electronic equipment, where students specify and design equipment, circuits, and electronic systems, as well as develop criteria for system design and equipment selection. There are also practices on electronic-digital systems based on microcontrollers, using development environments and studying system signals with logic analyzers. These practices aim to guide students in building complete processing systems, with an emphasis on high-performance microprocessor families and Digital Signal Processors (DSP). Additionally, students learn about sensors, their operation, properties, and design of specific interfaces and applications.

The laboratories also focus on electronic power conversion and control circuits for communications equipment. Remote control systems, particularly those based on infrared and radio frequency, are explored, including remote controls, remote control of electronic systems, and wireless data transmission.

Other practices in the field of bioengineering help students develop criteria for designing interfaces with transducers and reducing interferences. Electromagnetic compatibility practices address specific design methods and the application of relevant rules in electronic and telecommunication systems.

The labs also offer internships in automotive electronics, analyzing the electronic systems integrated into modern vehicles. Companies like LEAR CORPORATION, KNOSOS, SEAT, COHEMAC, and FICOSA provide theoretical content and guidance. Finally , photovoltaic engineering is covered, focusing on design and implementation aspects through the description and specification of photovoltaic, electronic, and storage subsystems.