The following is an initial list of electronics topics under consideration for module development. Some of the these topics may be dropped or modified according to the results of a WRE survey to be administered. Additional topics may also be added as the result of this survey.

Subject: DC Circuits
Overview of Electronics Industry: Sectors, Jobs, Technology, Trends
Emerging Battery Technologies (Lithium, NmH, etc.), including solar, fuel cells, and charging concepts
Cable Types (Coax, twisted pair, Romex, etc.), specifications, wiring fundamentals, types of connectors
Design of Basic DC Circuits (Series-dropping, voltage dividers, bridges, attenuators, etc.)
Troubleshooting of DC Circuits

Subject: AC Circuits
AC Power Distribution, Wiring and Connectors, Service Boxes, 3-Phase
Fourier Theory: Introduction to its Importance and Applications
RC/LC Filter Types (Butterworth, Bessel, etc.) and Circuits, including passive crystal, ceramic, surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters
Design of AC Circuits (Phase shift, filters, voltage dividers, impedance matching, tuning, etc.)
Troubleshooting AC Circuits

Subject: Solid State Devices and Circuits
Integrated vs. Discrete Circuits
MOSFETs (metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors)---Fundamentals and Circuits Typical in Integrated Circuits
Switching Power Supplies, Including Switching Regulators, DC-DC Converters, Inverters, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Troubleshooting Electronic Circuits, with Emphasis on Integrated Circuits

Subject: Digital Fundamentals
Logic Fundamentals Taught in Context of Programmable Logic Devices (PLD)
Circuit Operation Taught with PLDs such a Programmable Array Logic, Field Programmable Gate Arrays, and Application Specific Integrated Circuits
Design of Digital Circuits with PLDs; Use of Programmer Devices and Software Design Tools
Troubleshooting Digital Circuits, with Emphasis on PLDs
Memory Types, Operation and Organization, Including SRAM, Cache, DRAM, First-in/First-out, Erasable, EEPROM, Flash, CAMs

Subject: Linear Integrated Circuits
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Principles and Basic Applications
Frequency Synthesizers, Including PLL and Direct Digital Synthesis
Digital-to-Analog and Analog-to-Digital Converters, Including Nyquist Criterion, Plus the Newer Switched Capacitor and Sigma-Delta ( S?) Types
Wide Bandwidth, Low Noise, and Radio Frequency Circuits
Troubleshooting Linear/Analog Circuits and Systems

Subject: Microprocessors/Microcomputers
Embedded Controllers (8-bit, 8051, 68HC11, PIC, etc.)
Personal Computer Architecture and Operation (x86/Pentium-based)
Most Widely Used 16- and 32-Bit Reduced Instruction Set Computing Embedded Controllers (ARM, MIPS, Power PC, etc.)
Introduction to Concepts, Organization, Operation, and Applications of Digital Signal Processors
Design of Embedded Systems
Troubleshooting Embedded Systems

Subject: Communications and Networking
Ethernet Fundamentals, Standards Overview, and Different Versions, Including Wireless, and Applications in Local Area Networks, Metropolitan Area Networks, and Wide Area Networks
Wireless Fundamentals, Including Newer Forms of Digital Modulations Such as Quadrature Phases Shift Keying, Quadrature Amplitude Modulation, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, and Other Spread Spectrum Types (Ultra wideband, etc.)
Cell Phone Operation, Systems, Types (GSM, CDMA, etc.) and Testing
Synchronous Optical Network Fundamentals, Troubleshooting, and Testing
Fiber Optic Cabling, Components, and Systems, Including Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing and Applications

Subject: Industrial and Manufacturing Electronics
Robotics
Programmable Logic Controllers
Flexible Manufacturing Cells and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Equipment and Integration
Motors and Motor Control
Sensors and Signal Conditioning
Data Acquisition Equipment and Software
Analog and Digital Controllers

Subject: Systems, Simulations & Certifications
Electronics Equipment and Systems Overview, Systems Concepts, Block Diagram Analysis, Signal Flow Analysis
Use of Computer Simulation Software (Electronic Workbench, MultiSim) to Teach Design and Troubleshooting
Electronics Technician Certifications: Available Certifications and Their Benefits—

FCC GROL: Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator’s License
ISCET : International Society for Certified Electronic Technicians
ETA : Electronic Technician’s Association
ISA/CCST : Instrument Society of America/Certified Control System Technician
NICET : National Institute of Certified Engineering Technicians
Consumer Electronics Association
SME: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
SCTE: Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers
CompTIA: Computer Technician Industry Association