Power Supply Fundamentals

Course code ELRT 1003

Credit 3.0

Length 70.0 hours

Course outline View

This course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous courses, and is a study of diodes and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics and biasing techniques of solid state devices.

Prerequisites

ELRT 1001, ELRT 1002.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Diodes
  • Transistors
  • Operational amplifiers
  • Instrumentation and isolation amplifiers
  • Measurement, Conversion and Control

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70755 November 17, 2026
to December 17, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lecture
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
72951 November 17, 2026
to December 17, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.