ECE Licensure Exam SYLLABI

SYLLABI FOR THE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (ECE) LICENSURE EXAMINATION 

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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