Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics

LNA 190 focuses on developing expert-level diagnostic capabilities for sophisticated medical linear accelerator components. Students will delve into advanced schematic reading, comprehending intricate signal paths within power supplies, control boards, and sensor networks. The curriculum covers detailed techniques for signal tracing using specialized equipment, methodical fault isolation strategies, and practical component-level diagnostics. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between various subsystems to pinpoint root causes. The course also addresses critical decision-making processes regarding board repair versus replacement, alongside thorough documentation practices essential for maintaining system integrity and regulatory compliance, preparing students for high-level field service roles.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

LNA 101 LNA 105 LNA 110 LNA 115 LNA 120 LNA 125 LNA 130

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and Component Identificationlecture

02Lesson 2: Power Supply Topologies: Advanced Diagnostics and Ripple Analysislecture

03Lesson 3: Digital and Analog Control Boards: Architecture and Interface Principleslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Advanced Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, and Logic Analyzer Techniqueslab

05Lesson 5: Sensor Technologies and Feedback Loops: Calibration and Troubleshootinglecture

06Lesson 6: Signal Tracing and Injection Techniques for Complex Circuitslecture

07Lesson 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Noise Mitigation in Diagnosticslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Subsystem Fault Isolation & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Microcontroller and FPGA-based Systems: Diagnostics and Programming Interfaceslecture

10Lesson 10: Intermittent Faults: Detection Strategies and Environmental Factorslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Component-Level Repair vs. Board Replacement Decisionslab

12Lesson 12: Advanced Diagnostics for Beam Generation and RF Subsystemslecture

13Lesson 13: Service Documentation: Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actionslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Linear Accelerator Diagnosticsassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and Component Identification","Week 2: Lesson 2: Power Supply Topologies: Advanced Diagnostics and Ripple Analysis","Week 3: Lesson 3: Digital and Analog Control Boards: Architecture and Interface Principles","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Advanced Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, and Logic Analyzer Techniques","Week 5: Lesson 5: Sensor Technologies and Feedback Loops: Calibration and Troubleshooting","Week 6: Lesson 6: Signal Tracing and Injection Techniques for Complex Circuits","Week 7: Lesson 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Noise Mitigation in Diagnostics","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Subsystem Fault Isolation & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Microcontroller and FPGA-based Systems: Diagnostics and Programming Interfaces","Week 10: Lesson 10: Intermittent Faults: Detection Strategies and Environmental Factors","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Component-Level Repair vs. Board Replacement Decisions","Week 12: Lesson 12: Advanced Diagnostics for Beam Generation and RF Subsystems","Week 13: Lesson 13: Service Documentation: Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Linear Accelerator Diagnostics"]