Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics

Building upon foundational knowledge, this advanced course delves into complex diagnostic challenges encountered with modern patient monitoring and defibrillation equipment. Students will develop proficiency in interpreting detailed electrical schematics, performing precise signal tracing, and systematically isolating faults down to the component level on printed circuit boards. Comprehensive coverage includes power supply diagnostics, sensor interface troubleshooting, and advanced analysis of control board functionality. Emphasis is placed on using specialized test equipment, documenting repair procedures thoroughly, and understanding the critical factors involved in deciding whether to repair a board or replace it, all while adhering to stringent safety protocols and regulatory standards. Practical application and critical thinking are central to the curriculum.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

PMD 101 PMD 105 PMD 110 PMD 115

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and Component Identificationlecture

02Lesson 2: Digital and Analog Circuit Fundamentals for Troubleshootinglecture

03Lesson 3: Specialized Test Equipment and Safe Measurement Techniqueslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Advanced Meter Use and Component-Level Testinglab

05Lesson 5: Power Supply Architectures and Diagnostic Strategieslecture

06Lesson 6: System Control Boards and Microcontroller Diagnosticslecture

07Lesson 7: Signal Acquisition Boards and Analog Front-End Troubleshootinglecture

08Hands-on Lab: Power Supply & Control Board Diagnostics & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Patient Parameter Sensors and Transducer Interface Circuitslecture

10Lesson 10: High Voltage Circuits and Defibrillator Output Stage Analysislecture

11Hands-on Lab: Signal Path Tracing and Sensor Circuit Verificationlab

12Lesson 12: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Noise Isolationlecture

13Lesson 13: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologies and Repair Documentationlecture

14Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Device Repair and Performance Verificationassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and Component Identification","Week 2: Lesson 2: Digital and Analog Circuit Fundamentals for Troubleshooting","Week 3: Lesson 3: Specialized Test Equipment and Safe Measurement Techniques","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Advanced Meter Use and Component-Level Testing","Week 5: Lesson 5: Power Supply Architectures and Diagnostic Strategies","Week 6: Lesson 6: System Control Boards and Microcontroller Diagnostics","Week 7: Lesson 7: Signal Acquisition Boards and Analog Front-End Troubleshooting","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply & Control Board Diagnostics & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Patient Parameter Sensors and Transducer Interface Circuits","Week 10: Lesson 10: High Voltage Circuits and Defibrillator Output Stage Analysis","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Signal Path Tracing and Sensor Circuit Verification","Week 12: Lesson 12: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Noise Isolation","Week 13: Lesson 13: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologies and Repair Documentation","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Device Repair and Performance Verification"]