Crash Course in Basic Electronics – Foundation for Embedded Systems

The Basic Electronics Course at IIES lays the groundwork for anyone aiming to excel in Embedded Systems Design and Development. With this program, learners are guided through the essential concepts of digital and analog electronics, enabling them to design, analyze, and troubleshoot modern electronic systems confidently.

Basic Electronics

Course Name: “Crash Course on Basic Electronics

Duration – 6 Days

No. Of hours per day – 4 hours

Total No of hours – 24

Pre- and post-assessment – YES

Project – NO

Course completion certificate – YES

Pre-RequisiteShould be comfortable with some basic arithmetic

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    About - Crash Course on Basic Electronics

    The Crash Course on Basic Electronics by IIES is designed to simplify complex concepts through structured lessons and practical exposure. It begins with Ohm’s Law, basic circuit theory, and progresses to advanced topics like semiconductors, transistors, and op-amps.

    Hands-on learning is at the heart of this course. Students engage in real-world experiments using breadboards, multimeters, and simulation tools to visualize how circuits operate in real-time. Additionally, learners develop the ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, which is essential for designing and troubleshooting embedded systems.

    By completing this course, students gain both theoretical understanding and practical expertise, empowering them to move toward advanced modules in embedded design.

    Course Highlights

    • Comprehensive understanding of analog and digital circuits

    • Real-time lab sessions with breadboard and simulation practice

    • Focus on component functionality – resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and op-amps

    • Learn circuit design, analysis, and optimization

    • Integrated with PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design & Development

    Course Outline

    1. Circuits, Sources & Loads

    Learn electrical fundamentals: charge, current, voltage, and DC/AC concepts. Master Kirchhoff’s laws, Thevenin’s theorem, and power transfer principles.

    2. Power Supplies

    Understand diodes, rectifiers, transformers, and voltage regulators. Explore how transistors act as switches in DC-DC converters.

    3. Linear Amplifiers

    Dive into operational amplifiers (Op-Amps), BJTs, and MOSFETs. Study gain, frequency response, and filter design for real-world applications.

    4. Circuit Analysis

    Apply mesh and nodal analysis, superposition, and Norton’s theorem. Analyze transient and steady-state behavior of RLC circuits.

    5. Steady-State Sinusoidal Analysis

    Work with complex signals, phasors, and resonant circuits. Learn how filters and impedance shape system performance.

    6. Digital Electronics

    Master logic gates, number systems, flip-flops, and multiplexers. Explore both combinational and sequential logic to build reliable embedded systems.

    Course Outline - Crash Course on Basic Electronics

    By the end of this crash course, learners will be able to:

    • Predict the steady-state behavior of linear DC and AC circuits

    • Design and simulate basic analog and digital circuits

    • Build and troubleshoot circuits using systematic analytical techniques

    • Apply transistor models for switching and amplification

    • Develop logic-based designs for embedded applications

    • Strengthen interview preparation with Q&A and practical exercises

    Career Opportunities After This Course

    Completing this course opens doors to multiple career paths across engineering, electronics, and automation sectors. Graduates can pursue roles such as:

    • Electronics Technician – Assisting in system design, installation, and maintenance

    • Embedded Systems Engineer – Designing integrated hardware-software systems

    • Telecommunications Engineer – Working with signal transmission and networking

    • PCB Designer – Developing printed circuit boards for electronics manufacturing

    • Robotics Engineer – Building intelligent automation systems

    • R&D Developer – Innovating and testing new electronic products

    With this foundation, learners gain a competitive edge in industries ranging from consumer electronics to renewable energy.

    Applications of Basic Electronics

    • Communication Systems: Radios, mobile devices, and IoT networks

    • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, TVs, and wearable tech

    • Automotive Systems: Control units, safety sensors, and infotainment

    • Industrial Automation: PLCs, sensors, and control circuits

    • Medical Devices: Monitors, imaging systems, and life-support equipment

    Renewable Energy: Solar and wind power systems using DC-DC converters

    Why Choose IIES?

    At IIES (Indian Institute of Embedded Systems), every course is developed with industry relevance, expert mentorship, and placement assistance in mind.
    This crash course serves as a pathway to the PG Diploma in Embedded Systems, ensuring learners acquire both practical proficiency and career-ready skills in electronics and embedded technology.

    Enroll Today

    Empower your career with a strong foundation in Basic Electronics.
    Join the IIES Crash Course and take your first step toward becoming an Embedded Systems Professional.

    Apply now at IIES Admission Page

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Understanding the fundamental components of electronic devices, such as transistors and diode transistors, has paved the way for a career as a design engineer, PCB designer. This knowledge provides an understanding of the components that must be used in electronic devices and the voltage that must be applied to them, and assists in the integration of IOT-related applications.

    The importance of both digital and analog electronics in the industry cannot be overstated, however, it is generally accepted that digital electronics are in higher demand than analog electronics. This is due to the fact that digital electronics are widely used in computers, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things. Nevertheless, analog electronics remain relevant in fields such as audiovisual and medical equipment.  It is also essential to take into account one’s personal interests and abilities when making a decision.

    The most effective way to acquire knowledge in electronics is to construct multiple logic circuits and use them on a daily basis. For instance, if one has a good understanding of analog and digital components, they may wish to use them on development boards such as the Arduino micro controller and bread boards. By utilizing a component on a daily basis, one can gain knowledge on both digital and analog components.

      Calculus is employed to model circuits and systems that are subject to input changes. Differential equations are employed to model the behaviour of dynamic systems, including motor and generator systems. Linear algebras are employed to study linear systems, including control systems. Complex analysis is employed to study circuits that contain reactive components, including capacitors, inductors, etc.

      In order to be successful in the design field, one must possess a thorough understanding of circuits, the connections between boards, the soldering process, and the fundamental principles of transistors. Additionally, one can gain knowledge through Xilinx and Cad software tool simulations.

    The analysis of both Analog and digital components enables the designer to comprehend which components must be employed and which power supply must be supplied, as well as providing insight into the use of Analog and digital sensors for real-time applications. These sensors play an essential role in the development of an embedded system application.

    This program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become proficient in basic electronics. It covers topics such as the colour coding of resistors, the identification of led diodes, and the operation of transistors in various configurations. Additionally, it helps in the reduction of noise by designing filter circuits. Furthermore, it covers fundamental theorems to determine the current and voltage in a circuit. Furthermore, it provides an understanding of the use of oscilloscopes, CROs, and multi meters.

    The communication involved in embedded systems happened from master to slave and slave to master topology. Communication also happened from point to point network and some topologies in the network. The network topologies involve point-to-point or multi-point connections. Communications also happened in sensors based on wired and wireless communications.

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    It involves one of the main application in weight measurement in all commercial applications. The main components involves amplifier op amp processor and display units

    A camera controller, user interface components, and photo capture components. The camera is controlled by the controller elements. Rephrase The recording of images is done by its photo capture elements. The charge coupled device and the complementary metal oxide Semiconductor are the sensors used in cameras.

    Any real-time application requires component manufacture. It also includes a lot of tiny components and electrical chips. Our model provides information on the components that must be utilized as well as the power requirements for each component. All controllers employ sensors, actuators, diodes, and photo detectors as their primary components.

    It is used to show the current time and date in minutes, hours, and seconds. As a developer, he/she used to combine more digital components to build a digital clock. Digital components rely on circuit design, which includes utilizing an ic7493 to create a clock that runs at 1 Hz. To generate those frequencies, frequency divider circuits are used. The frequency divider circuit, which makes use of flip-flops as a memory component, is employed with a seven-segment display, along with logic gates.

    The memory element of a combinational or sequential design is represented by a memory location selector. The input is the selected memory location, with the output being the specified byte. This type of memory element does not rely on prior inputs. For RAM, the memory location is the input, and the operation is the read or write operation. The output is the specified other byte, which can be either the write operation or the read operation, and the success indicator is either the chosen read operation or the chosen read operation. This type of RAM circuit does not rely on previous inputs, but rather on the previous write operations of the selected memory location.

    Shift registers are a commonly used component in microcontroller design, primarily for the purpose of reducing the number of General Purpose Input and Output (GPIO) pins. By utilizing shift registers in series connections, a circuit can be designed that is both compact and capable of utilizing the reduced number of GPIO pins. Additionally, shift registers are utilized as a memory element in computers and calculators. All communication protocols, such as i2c, spi, and shift registers, are implemented in serial and parallel modes.

    In the context of real-time design, both models incorporate mealy and Moore circuits for state diagrams; the state diagram is particularly useful in the design of elevators. The Mealy and Moore model is based on traffic signals and vending machines, as well as digital filter design applications.

    Computer science necessitates the use of a programming language. Programming languages and algorithms, such as Python and fuzzy logic, are derived from finite state machines. By gaining a knowledge of finite state machines in digital concepts, one can create their own applications with real-time applications.

    Computer science necessitates the use of a programming language. Programming languages and algorithms, such as Python and fuzzy logic, are derived from finite state machines. By gaining an understanding of finite state machines in digital concepts, one can create their own applications with real-time applications.

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