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Course: 2025/2026

Electronic Instrumentation I
(14163)
Bachelor in Industrial Technologies Engineering (Plan: 418 - Estudio: 256)


Coordinating teacher: ZUMEL VAQUERO, PABLO

Department assigned to the subject: Electronic Technology Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
- Electronics Engineering Fundamentals - Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
Objectives
The objectives are: To understand and identify the basic elements of an electronic instrumentation system To understand and know how to apply the basic concepts of measurement system errors (systematic and random) To understand and know how to apply the concept of non-linearity error in an electronic measurement system To understand and know how to apply the concept of limiting error in an electronic measurement system To understand the basic documentation specifying the basic concepts of metrology applicable to instrumentation systems. To understand and apply the basic concepts of operational amplifiers To understand, identify and apply linear and non-linear circuits based on operational amplifiers To understand and apply the basic concepts of frequency response in a linear electronic system To understand and know how to apply the Bode diagram of a linear electronic system To understand, identify and know how to apply the basic types of analogue filters To understand, identify and know how to apply circuits based on operational amplifiers for the implementation of analogue filters To understand, identify and know how to apply the most representative resistive sensors and their conditioning circuits To know, identify and apply the most representative inductive and capacitive sensors and their conditioning circuits To know, identify and apply the most representative sensor generators and their conditioning circuits To know the fundamentals of analogue-to-digital signal conversion and vice versa: sampling theorem and signal quantisation. To understand the fundamental characteristic parameters of A/D and D/A converters, the most representative architectures and technologies. To know how to apply the fundamentals of analogue-digital conversion to the selection of A/D and D/A converters. To know how to size signal conditioning elements for A/D and D/A converters (amplifiers and filters) To understand the most representative digital signal processing technologies for instrumentation systems To understand the basic structure of a microcontroller for use in an instrumentation system To understand the basic principles of remote measurement To understand the fundamentals of signal modulation and demodulation and basic examples To understand and know how to model and apply basic circuits for remote transmission of voltage or current signals To know how to model and integrate the effect of electrical noise into measurement and conditioning circuits To understand the basic structure of an instrumentation system and the most common signal transmission systems in an industrial environment To know how to formulate the problem of designing an instrumentation system through the specifications it must meet To know how to characterise an instrumentation system in the laboratory in a basic way Be able to prepare basic documentation to describe the design and performance of an electronic instrumentation system and justify its limitations.
Learning Outcomes
CB1. Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study CB2. Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1. Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of Industrial Engineering. CG9. Knowledge and ability to apply computational and experimental tools for the analysis and quantification of Industrial Engineering problems. ECRT7. Applied knowledge of electronic instrumentation. RA1. Knowledge and understanding: Have basic knowledge and understanding of science, mathematics and engineering within the industrial field, as well as knowledge and understanding of Mechanics, Solid and Structural Mechanics, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Production Systems, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Organisation and Electrical Engineering. RA2. Engineering Analysis: To be able to identify engineering problems within the industrial field, recognise specifications, establish different resolution methods and select the most appropriate one for their solution RA4. Research and Innovation: To be able to use appropriate methods to carry out research and make innovative contributions in the field of Industrial Engineering. RA5. Engineering Applications: To be able to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and design devices or processes in the field of industrial engineering in accordance with criteria of cost, quality, safety, efficiency and respect for the environment.
Description of contents: programme
· Introduction to electronic instrumentation · Signal conditioning · Sensors and transducers. Electrical and electronic characteristics of sensors. · Data conversion systems: AD and DA conversion · Introduction to digital signal processing. · Remote sensing. Modulation and demodulation Noise and interference Instrumentation systems. · Introduction to design
Learning activities and methodology
- Theory classes, problem resolutions classes, individual tutorials and student personal homework oriented to theoretical knowledge acquisition. - Laboratory sessions and student personal homework; oriented to practical knowledge related to the fields of the course. - Development of a design project related to the contents of the course.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • Miguel A. Pérez García et al. INSTRUMENTACIÓN ELECTRÓNICA. Thomson. 2003 o posterior
  • Miguel Ángel Pérez García. Instrumentación Electrónica. 230 problemas resueltos. Garceta grupo editorial. 2012
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Additional Bibliography
  • Fiore, James M.. Amplificadores operacionales y circuitos integrados lineales : teoría y aplicación. Thomson-Paraninfo. 2002
  • RAMÓN PALLÁS ARENY. SENSORES Y ACONDICIONADORES DE SEÑAL. MARCOMBO, S.A.. 2005 o posterior
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