EI25C01 Introduction to Measurement and Instrumentation – Semester I – EIE / ICE – R-2025

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

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