ECE Licensure Exam SYLLABI

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OLD SYLLABI

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 Cavalier’s, 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 Mechanics
2. Strength Of Materials
3. College Physics
4. General Chemistry
5. Thermodynamics
6. Engineering Materials
7. Engineering Economics
8. Engineering Management
9. 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

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 System

a. 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

c. Modulation
Amplitude modulation
Phase modulation
Frequency modulation
Pulse modulation

d. Noise
External noise
Internal noise
Noise calculation and measurements
Radio interference

e. 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
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 Systems

a. 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
General Application
Design Procedure
Dispersion Limited Domain
System Bandwidth
Splicing Techniques

3. Satellite , Broadcasting and Cable TV Systems

a. 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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