Subject Code & Name: EI25C01 – Introduction to Measurement and Instrumentation
Regulation: R-2025
Semester: I (First Semester)
Branch: B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)
Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 2-1-0
Course Objectives
- To impart the foundational concepts of the principles and practices of electrical and electronic measurement systems and their applications.
Full Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit I – Basics
Units and standards, accuracy, precision, sensitivity, resolution, error types, calibration, loading effects.
Activities: Accuracy and error calculations using sample data, Calibrate a digital multimeter.
Unit II – Analog and Digital Electronics
Operation and Characteristics of electronic devices: PN Junction Diodes, Zener Diode and BJT. Applications: Diode Bridge Rectifier and Shunt Regulator. Digital Electronics: Basics Logic Gates – Flip Flops.
Unit III – Analog and Digital Instruments
Classification of instruments, Indicating, Recording, Moving Iron, Digital voltmeters, Multimeters. Comparison of Analog vs. Digital Instruments.
Activity: Disassemble and identify components of a multimeter.
Unit IV – Transducers and Sensors
Need for Transducers, Types, Principles, Classification, Characteristics, Selection Criteria. – Recent Trends.
Activity: Virtual demonstration of different transducers, Match sensors to real-world applications (car, home, medical).
Course Outcomes (COs)
- CO1: Explain the operation and applications of transducer and sensors in various systems.
- CO2: Apply the knowledge of sensors in various engineering systems.
- CO3: Identify and select suitable measurement systems.
Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)
- Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examination 60%
- Internal methodology: Quiz (10%), Assignments (40%) and Internal Examinations (50%)
Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026