Board Exam Syllabus for ECE

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SYLLABI FOR THE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (ECE) LICENSURE EXAMINATION

I. MATHEMATICS (20%)1. Algebra & General Mathematics

_ Algebraic functions_ Theory of equations_ Factorization and algebraic functions_ Ratio, proportion and variation_ Matrix theory_ Arithmetic and geometric progressions_ Equations and inequalities_ Linear and quadratic equations_ Complex number system_ Polynomials_ Mathematical induction_ Logic and probability_ Statistics

2. Geometry_ Lines and planes_ Plane figures_ Application of Cavaliers, Pappus and Prismodial Theorems_ Coordinates in space_ Quadratic surfaces

_ Mensuration_ Plane geometry_ Solid geometry_ Spherical geometry_ Analytical geometry

3. Trigonometry_ Logarithmic principles_ Trigonometric functions_ Fundamental trigonometric identities_ Solutions of right and oblique triangles_ Applications of terrestrial mensuration_ Area, perimeter and centroid of plane figures

_ Polar coordinates_ Spherical trigonometry

4. Calculus_ Complex variables_ Derivatives and applications_ Integration and applications_ Transcendental functions_ Partial derivatives_ Higher derivatives_ Indeterminate forms_ Multiple integrals_ Differential equations

5. Mathematics Laws, Terms and Theories_ Laws, theories and other rules relative to the fields of mathematics

II. GENERAL ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCES (20%)1. Engineering Mechanics2. Strength Of Materials3. College Physics4. General Chemistry5. Thermodynamics


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6. Engineering Materials7. Engineering Economics8. Engineering Management9. Laws and Ethics

_ Contracts and Specifications_ Telecommunications and broadcasting law and regulations_ Electronics engineering law of 2004_ Code of professional ethics and conduct_ Philippine electronics code_ Code of Technical Standards and Practice(Manual of Practice)

III. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (30%)1. Electricity/ Magnetism Fundamentals

_ Atomic structure_ Electric charge_ Laws (Ohms, Kirchoff, Coulomb, etc)_ Magnetic power_ Magnetic field/flux_ Magnetic/electric quantities/units_ Magnetic/electromagnet principles

2. Electrical Circuit_ Ac-dc circuits

_ Resistors_ Inductors_ Capacitor

3. Solid State Devices/Circuits_ Semi-conductor fundamentals_ Transistor components, circuits, analysis, and design_ Special services (photo, electric, photovoltaic etc.)

4. Power Generator/ Sources/ Principles/Applications_ Cells and batteries_ Electric generator_ Electronic power supply

_ Voltage regulation_ Photovoltaic/thermoelectric generator_ Distribution transformers_ UPS/float-battery system_ Converters/inverters

5. Electronic (Audio/RF) Circuit/Analysis/Design Cells and batteries_ Amplifiers_ Oscillators_ Rectifier_ Filters_ Voltage regulation

6. Tests and Measurements_ Volt-ohm-ammeter (analog/digital)_ R-L-Z bridges_ Oscilloscope_ Cable testers_ RF meters_ Signal generators (audio, RF, video)_ Noise generators_ Power/reflectometer/grid dip meter


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7. Microelectronics_ Integrated circuits components, characteristics and products_ Operational amplifiers/multivibrators

8. Industrial Electronics Principles/Applications_ Electronic control system_ Industrial solid state services_ Welding systems/high frequency heating_ Feedback systems/servomechanism_ Transducers_ Motor speed control systems_ Robotic principles_ Bioelectrical principles_ Instrumentation and control

9. Computer Principles_ Analog/digital systems_ Binary number system/Boolean algebra_ Mathematical logic and switching networks_ Basic digital circuits (logic, gates, flip-flops, multivibrators etc.)_ Static and dynamic memory devices_ Programming and machine languages_ Information and acquisition processing_ Analog/digital conversion

_ Computer networking

IV. ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES (30%)1. Radio Communication Systema. Transmission Fundamentals

_ Transmission system_ Transmission medium_ Primary line constants_ Velocity and line wavelength_ Characteristic Impedance_ Propagation constants_ Phase and group velocity_ Standing waves

_ Voltage Standing Wave Ratio_ Telephone lines and cables_ Wave guides_ Balanced and unbalanced lines_ Uniformly distributed lines_ Twisted pair wire_ Coaxial Cable_ The Decibel_ Power level Calculations_ Signal and Noise Fundamentals

b. Acoustics_ Definition

_ Frequency range_ Sound pressure level_ Sound Intensity_ Loudness Level_ Pitch and Frequency_ Interval and Octave_ Sound distortion_ Room Acoustics_ Electro-Acoustic Transducers


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c. Modulation_ Amplitude modulation_ Phase modulation_ Frequency modulation_ Pulse modulation

d. Noise_ External noise_ Internal noise_ Noise calculation and measurements_ Radio interferencee. Radiation and Wave Propagation

_ Electro Magnetic Radiation_ Radio Spectrum_ Wave Propagation_ Radiation Patterns_ Wavelength calculations_ Radiation resistance_ Diversity systems

f. Antennas_ Basic considerations_ Wire Radiators in Space_ Isotropic Radiator

_ Current and Voltage Distribution_ Resonant, non-resonant antennas_ Terms and definition_ Antenna gain and resistance_ Bandwidth, beamwidth, polarization_ Effects of ground on antennas_ Grounded, ungrounded antennas_ Grounding systems_ Antenna height_ Design and applications_ Matching systems_ Impedance Calculations_ Antenna types

_ Directional and non-directional_ Microwave Antennas_ Wideband and Special Purpose Antennas

g. Wire and Wireless Communications System_ The telephone set_ Connection and performance_ Exchange Area Plant_ Loop Design_ Trunks in the Exchange Plant_ Insertion Loss_ Traffic Calculations_ Reference Equivalent and Standards

_ Telephone networks_ Signaling, Billing, CAMA, ANI_ Echo, Singing and Design Loss_ Via Net Loss_ Network Hierarchy, Class Type_ VF Repeaters_ Transmission Considerations in Long Distance Network_ Telephone Exchanges_ PSTN, PABX, Line Concentration_ Telephone features-IDD, NDD,LEC


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_ Mobile Communications_ Cellular communication, trunk radio, radio paging system etc

h. Microwave Communications and Principles

i. Basic Principles of various electronics systems_ Electro-optics, photonics/optoelectronics_ Electromagnetics_ Avionics, aerospace/ navigational and military operations_ Medical Electronics_ Cybernetics_ Biometrics

2. Digital and Data Communications Systemsa. Digital Communication Networks

_ Bit and Binary Transmission_ Signaling Rate_ Error Probability_ Digital Filtering_ Switching_ Packet Circuit_ Vertical Circuit_ Open Systems Interconnection_ Multiplexing, Modulation and Synchronization

_ Pulse Code modulation_ Companding_ Encoding_ Bandwidth and Signal to Noise Ratio_ Delta Modulation_ Slope Overload_ Adaptive Delta Modulation_ Codes and Protocols_ Error Detection and Correction Codes_ Digital Carrier Systems_ Frequency Shift Keying_ Phase Shift Keying_ Differential Phase Shift Keying

_ DC Nature of Data Transmission_ Loops_ Neutral and Polar_ Binary Transmission and the Concept of Time_ Asynchronous and Synchronous_ Timing_ Distortion_ Bits, Band, WPM_ Data Interface Standards_ Data Input/Output Devices_ Digital Transmission on Analog Channel_ Modulation-Demodulation Schemes Parameters_ Circuit Conditioning

_ Modem Applications_ Serial and Parallel Transmission

b. Fiber Optics_ Principles of Light, Transmission_ Types_ Light Sources, Laser, LED_ Light Detectors_ Modulation and Waveform_ System Design


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_ General Application_ Design Procedure_ Dispersion Limited Domain_ System Bandwidth_ Splicing Techniques

3. Satellite , Broadcasting and Cable TV Systemsa. Satellite System

_ The Satellite System_ Types of Satellite_ Satellite Orbit_ Uplink Considerations_ Demand Assignment Multiple Access_ Antenna Tracking_ Satellite Link Budgets_ Path Loss_ Figure of Merit_ Ratio of Carrier to Thermal Noise Power_ Station Margin_ VSAT

b. Broadcasting and Cable TV systems_ Radio Transmitter (AM, FM, Television)_ Studio (Microphone, Amplifiers, Cameras, Lighting, etc)

_ Cable Television

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