Tennessee Technology Center 
at
McMinnville

241 Vo-Tech Drive
McMinnville, TN 37110 
Phone: (931) 473-5587
or (931) 474-TECH
Fax:  (931) 473-6380

Electronics Technology
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© TTC McMinnville
2007

 
Mark Guertin
Instructor
     Students first learn the basics of electronics: direct and alternating current theory, semiconductor devices, digital techniques and circuitry, electronic components, electronic circuits, and the basics of microprocessors. The use of test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, transistor testers, etc. is used in this area. 

     Advanced students learn to use ladder logic diagrams, schematics, and programmable logic controllers to control machining and manufacturing processes.  Motors, motor controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics are included in the study of Industrial Electronics.

     Training is also provided in fiber optics termination and testing, computer network structure, terminating and testing.  Electronic security and fire alarms, as well as access control, closed circuit television, and telephone systems will also be studied.

TYPICAL SUBJECTS TAKEN

MOTORS, GENERATORS, & MAGNETISM
FUNDAMENTALS OF AF COMMUNICATION
DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CONCEPTS
DIGITAL ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
ADVANCED DIGITAL LOGIC CONCEPTS
MICROPROCESSOR CONCEPTS & APPLICATIONS 
ROBOTICS
STATIC LOGIC CONTROLS
FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUMENTATION
FUNDAMENTALS OF RF COMMUNICATION
FUNDAMENTALS OF FM COMMUNICATION

AWARDS
          Electronics Assembler..................................432 hours/Certificate
             Electronics Tester.........................................864 hours/Certificate
             Electronics Technician Apprentice.............1296 hours/Certificate

             Electronics Technician Apprentice and Electrician Apprentice
                                                                         Diploma...............2160 hours
             or

             Electronics Technician Apprentice and Supplemental Training
                                                                         Diploma...............2160 hours
Highest Award--Diploma
Program Length--20 months