Watt’s Up in the Linear Circuits and Electronic Devices Lab?

On Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus, the Linear Circuits and Electronic Devices Lab is one of various labs in the King Engineering and Technology Center that provides an immersive learning environment for students studying Aerospace, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

Here, students get to work on their first electric circuit projects. Electric circuits are the foundation of all electronic devices, including everything from smartphones to autonomous robots. By creating and testing these circuits, students learn how electrical components work together to control the flow of electricity.

Electrical engineering students in this lab have opportunities to do basic experiments with electronic circuits, like building amplifiers and filters. These projects allow students to experience and understand how everyday electronic devices work, and the hands-on applicability of the projects in this lab prepares students for more advanced studies.

In laboratory sessions, students master crucial skills, including reading schematics, selecting components, breadboarding circuits, adjusting power supply voltages, generating waveforms and using digital multimeters and oscilloscopes for precise measurements. These hands-on experiences bring circuit theory to life, making learning both practical and thrilling.

In addition to the Linear Circuits and Electronic Devices Laboratory, students in the Department of Computer, Electrical and Software Engineering on Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus have access to a variety of labs and facilities that enhance their educational experience and allow them to put their skills to the test in hands-on scenarios.

Designed for Student Success

Dr. Ahmed Sulyman, interim chair of the Department of Computer, Electrical and Software Engineering and professor of Electrical Engineering, says his favorite aspect of working in on-campus labs is the feedback they receive from current and past students, “acknowledging how the knowledge gained in the labs helped shape their career in the industry.”

Kersey Farrell (’21), a graduate of the B.S. in Electrical Engineering, agreed that the knowledge he gained on campus is actively utilized in his post-graduation career, saying, “The class not only taught me a lot about what I wanted to do with my life, it also helped me land a job as a radio frequency (RF) engineer at Dish Network.”

Farrell shared that just a week after starting, he was engaging with many of the topics covered in class. After his role at Dish Network, he moved on to work for Spectrum as a Wi-Fi test engineer and is now an RF engineer at Sierra Nevada Company — a testament to his abilities.