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Communications laboratory
The communications laboratory is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts of communications circuits to achieve amplification, modulation and detection of radio signals. Part of the laboratory experience is devoted to microwave generation, transmission and reception. Students construct circuits that demonstrate the basic principals involved in communications.

Design and fabrication laboratory
The design and fabrication laboratory is a facility used to construct and assemble physical models for design projects. It includes a meeting area, computers and work benches. The lab is equipped with hand tools, air lines, a drill press and other miscellaneous equipment used to fit parts together. Prior to graduation, all engineering technology students are required to complete an interdisciplinary design project sponsored by an industry partner. The projects involve original design work, along with fabrication of working prototypes.

Microprocessor laboratory
The microprocessor laboratory is intended to provide students with hands-on experience with microprocessor hardware and software design concepts and applications, and with the opportunity to investigate the architecture of microprocessors and their associated systems. Projects include building their own personal microcontroller interface board and interfacing it with larger designs. The Pegasus Single Board Computer uses Embedded Linus with Java technology to control "mechatronic" robots in a semester long competition. Additionally, students use Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD) and Flash Programmable Grid Arrays (FPGA) to create complex digital designs such as microcomputer cores.

Programmable logic controllers laboratory
The programmable logic controllers laboratory is used in the design and implementation of automated control systems commonly found in industrial and manufacturing applications. Students working in this lab have the opportunity to learn the concepts of design and applications through hands-on experience. Projects require that students design control systems, program and edit PLC ladder logic, and monitor the real-time execution of ladder logic programs.



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