P12 Resource Exchange -- Electronics of Everyday Things
Abstract
Electronics projects can connect concepts in engineering and measurement to other STEM topics. Use of the versatile 555 timer integrated circuit (IC) is shown for projects that produce light, sound, and motion outputs that are similar to those found in everyday devices, e.g. telephones, appliances, and toys. The resources illustrate how this low-cost IC can serve as a central element for control and switching applications with opportunities for students to explore electrical experimentation, measurement, and re-design. The activities are appropriate to supplement physical science and algebra courses at the 9th-grade level and beyond.
Recommended Citation
J. K. Nagel and S. E. Watkins, "P12 Resource Exchange -- Electronics of Everyday Things," Proceedings of the 123rd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition (2016, New Orleans, LA), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Jun 2016.
Meeting Name
123rd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition (2016: Jun. 26-29, New Orleans, LA)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2153-5965
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2016 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jun 2016
