Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering
“Licensure Examination for Electronics
and Communications Engineering”
PRC YEARBOOK 2000

MATHEMATICS

I. Algebra & General Mathematics
• Algebraic functions
• Theory of equations
• Factorization and algebraic functions
• Ratio, proportion and variation
• Matrix theory
• Arithmetic and geometric progressions
• Equations and inequalities
• Linear and quadric equations
• Complex number system
• Polynomials
• Mathematical induction
• Logic and probability
• Statistics

II. Geometry
• Lines and planes
• Plane figures
• Applications of Cavalier’s, Pappus and Prismodial theorems
• Coordinates in space
• Quadric surfaces
• Mensuration
• Plane geometry
• Solid geometry
• Spherical geometry
• Analytical geometry


III. Trigonometry
• Logarithmic principles
• Trigonometric functions
• Fundamental trigonometric identities
• Solutions of right and oblique triangles
• Applications of terrestrial mensuration
• Area, perimeter and centroid of plane figures
• Polar coordinates
• Spherical trigonometry


IV Calculus
• Complex variables
• Derivatives and applications
• Integration and applications
• Transcendental functions
• Partial derivatives
• Higher derivatives
• Indeterminate forms
• Multiple integrals
• Differential equations

V. Engineering Economics
• Basic principles of engineering economy
• Cost concept and analysis
• Principles and applications of time-money rela¬tionships
• Simple and compound interest
• Annuities
• Depreciation, capitalization, perpetuities


VI. Physics

• Mechanics and fundamentals
• Newton’s law of motion
• Work and energy
• Impulse and momentum
• Mechanical and thermal properties of matter
• Electromagnetic
• Magnetic fields and magnetic forces
• Strength of materials
• Minors & lenses principles

VII. Mathematical Laws, Terms and Theories
• Laws, theories and other rules relative to the fields of mathematics


ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

I. Electricity/Magnetism fundamentals
• Atomic structure
• Electric charge
• Laws (ohm, Kirchoff, Lens, Coulomb, etc.)
• Magnetic power
• Magnetic field/flux
• Magnetic/electric quantities/units
• Magnetic/electromagnet principles

II. Electrical Circuit
• AC-DC Circuits
• Resistors
• Inductors
• Capacitors

III. Solid State Devices/Circuit
• Semiconductor fundamentals
• Transistor components circuits, analysis, design
• Special services (Photo electric, photo voltaic etc.)

IV Power Generator/Sources/Principles /Application
• Cells and batteries
• Electric Generator
• Electronic power supply
• Voltage regulation
• Photovoltaic/thermoelectric generator
• Distribution transformers
• UPS/float-battery systems
• Converters/inverters

V Electronic (Audio/RF) Circuit/Analysis/Design
• Amplifiers
• Oscillators
• Rectifier
• Filters
• Voltage regulation

VI Test and Measurements
• Volt - ohm- ammeter (analog/digital)
• R-L-C-Z bridges
• Spectrum analyzer
• Oscilloscope
• Cable testers
• RF meters
• Signal generators (audio, RF video)
• Noise generators
• Power/reflectometer/grid-dip meter

VII. Microelectronics
• Integrated circuits components, characteristics
and products
• Operational amplifier/multivibrators


VIII Industrial Electronics Principles/Application
• Electronic control system
• Industrial solid state services
• Welding systems/high frequency heating
• Feedback systems/servomechanism
• Transducers
• Motor speed control systems
• Robotic principles
• Bioelectrical principles
• Instrumentation and control

IX. Computer Principles
• Analog/digital system
• Binary number systems/Boolean algebra
• Mathematical logic and switching networks
• Basic digital circuits (logic gates, flip-flops,
multivibrator, etc.)
• Static and dynamic memory devices
• Peripheral and interface devices
• Programming and machine languages
• Information and acquisition processing
• Analog/digital conversion
• Computer networking


COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

I. Transmission fundamentals
• The Transmission Systems
• Transmission Medium
• Primary Line Constants
• Velocity and Line Wavelength
• Characteristic Impedance
• Propagation Constants
• Phase and group velocity
• Standing Waves
• Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
• Telephone Lines and Cables
• Wave guides
• Balanced and Unbalanced Lines
• Uniformity Distributed Lines
• Twisted Pair Cable
• Coaxial Cable
• The Decibel
• Power Level Calculations
• Signal and Noise Fundamentals

II. Acoustics
• Definition
• Frequency Range
• Sound Pressure Levels
• Sound Intensity
• Loudness Level
• Pitch and Frequency
• Interval and Octave
• Sound Distortion
Room Acoustics
• Electro-Acoustic Transducers

III. Modulation
• Amplitude Modulation
• Phase Modulation
• Frequency Modulation
• Pulse Modulation


IV Noise
• External Noise
• Internal Noise
• Noise Calculation and Measurements
• Radio Interference

V Radiation and Wave Propagation
• Electro Magnetic Radiation
• Wave Propagation
• Radiation Patterns
• Wavelength Calculations
• Radiation Resistance
• Diversity Systems

VI. Antennas
• Basic Considerations
• Wire Radiators in Space
• Isotropic Radiator
• Current and Voltage Distribution
• Resonant, New-resonant antennas
• Terms and Definition
• Antenna gain and resistance
• Bandwidth, beamwidth, polarization
• Effects of Ground on Antennas
• Grounded, undergrounded Antennas
• Grounding Systems
• Antenna Height
• Design and Applications
• Matching Systems
• Impedance Calculations
• Antenna Types
• Directional and non-directional
• Microwave Antennas
• Wideband and Special Purpose Antennas

VII. Wire and Wireless Communications System
• The Telephone Set
• Connection and Performance
• Exchange Area Plant
• Loop Design
• Trunks in the Exchange plant
• Insertion Loss
• Traffic Calculations
• Reference Equivalent and Standards
• Telephone Networks
• Signalling, Billing, CAMA, ANT
• Echo, Singing and Design Loss
• Via NetLoss
• Network Hierarchy, Class Type
• VF Repeaters
• Transmission Considerations in Long Distance Network
• Telephone Exchanges
• PSTN, PABX, Line Concentration
• Telephone features - IDD, NDD, LEC
• Mobile Communications
• Cellular communication, trunk radio, radio pag¬ing, etc.

VIII. Digital and Data Communications
• Definition
• Bit and Binary Transmission
• Signalling Rate
• Error Probability
• Digital Filtering
• Switching
• Packet Circuit
• Vertical Circuit
• Open Systems Interconnection
• Multiplexing, Modulation and Synchronization
• Pulse Code Modulation
• Companding
• Encoding
• Bandwidth and Signal to Noise Ratio
• Delta Modulation
• Slope Overload
• Adaptive Delta Modulation
• Codes and Protocols
• Error Detection and Correction Codes
• Digital Carrier Systems
• Frequency Shift Keying
• Phase Shift Keying
• Differential Phase Shift Keying
• Teleprinters and Telegraph Circuits
• Teleprinters
• Teletype Transmission
• DC Nature of Data Transmission
• Loops
• Neutral and Polar
• Binary Transmission and the Concept of Time
• Asynchronous and Synchronous
• Timing
• Distortion
• Bits, Bands, WPM
• Data Interface Standards
• Data Input/Output Devices
• Digital Transmission on Analog Channel
• Modulation-Demodulation Schemes Parameters
• Circuit Conditioning
• Modem Applications
• Serial and Parallel Transmission

IX. Microwave Communications and Principles

X. Satellite
• The Satellite System
• Types of Satellite
• Satellite Orbit
• Uplink Consideration
• Demand AssignmentMultiple Access
• Antenna Tracking
• Satellite Link Budgets
• Path Loss
• Figure of Merit
• Ratio of Carrier to Thermal Noise Power
• Station Margin

XI. Fiver Optic
• Principles of Light, Transmission
• Types
• Light Sources, Laser, LED
• Light Detectors
• Modulation and Waveform
• System Design
• General Application
• Design Procedure
• Dispersion Limited Domain
• System Bandwidth
• Splicing Techniques

XII. Broadcasting
• Radio Transmitter (AM, FM, Television)
• Studio (Microphone, Amplifiers, Cameras, Light¬ing, etc.)
• Cable Television
• VSAT

XIII. Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Laws and Regulations