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Introduction to the Electronics Laboratory

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What is an electronics Laboratory?

• A Place where we learn electronics• A Place where we practice electronics• A Place where we understand electronics

through practice

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What do we find inside an electronics Laboratory?

• Test Equipment• Tools• Electronic Components

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First Step:

Important Safety Practices to be followed inside the Electronics Lab

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Wear Personal Safety Equipment:

Eye Protection (when

Required)

Appropriate Protection Gloves (when required)

Lab Coat

Electricians Safety Shoes Anti-static

Protection (When required)

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Some work requires use of heating equipment:• Keep heating equipment on the

stand when not in use• Avoid contact between the

heating bit and your skin during use

• Avoid touching electric supply wire with the heating bit

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Some work may involve the use of chemicals or the production of toxic fumes:• Wear Protective clothing• Ensure good ventilation is available

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Some work may involve use of high voltage:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Expensive Test Equipment will be used inside the Laboratory:• Use Equipment properly and as instructed• Ask the Teacher or Lab Technician if in doubt, to avoid

damage to the equipment

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You will be using hand tools inside the laboratory:• Use properly to avoid personal injury• Use properly to avoid damage to tools and equipment

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No Eating and/or Drinking is allowed in the Laboratory