Electronics Series (5 Parts)

Synopsis

A series of five programmes demonstrating applications of electronics in environmental control, industry, healthcare, transport and communications

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2002

Year of production

2002

Uses

Age 14 and up.

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

circuit design; electronic imaging; electronic measuring instruments; electronic systems; fibre optics; medical images; motor vehicle manufacturing industries; telecommunications; environmental control

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£25.00 (each part)

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

5 x 20 minutes

Year

2003

Sections

Title

Environmental controls

Synopsis

Explores the electronics materials and components used to maintain the different environmental conditions in the Eden Project, a ‘global garden’- a series of covered biomes re-creating various climatic conditions from around the world, from the humid tropics to the dry heat of the Mediterranean. These climate control systems include: the sensors and resistors used to measure temperature and humidity level; the processors used, eg timers, capacitors, amplifiers and switches; the output devices, eg relays, motors and indicators to increase or decrease the humidity and temperature in the biomes; feedback mechanisms.

Duration

20 mins

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D03-678001 (AVP)

Title

Electronics in industry

Synopsis

Visits BAe Systems to explore the uses and workings of flight simulators, head-up displays and voice-activated control systems. The second case study explains the workings and electronics behind an award winning stock control system at EARS (Electronic Automatic Replenishment System). It looks at traditional 2 bin replenishment, the use of load cells and remote access control.

Duration

19 mins

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D03-678002 (AVP)

Title

Electronics in healthcare

Synopsis

Shows how electronics are used in medical imaging. X-Rays, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET scanners all use electronics to map different aspects of the human body and convert the information into a visual format. The video visits one of the world’s leading research centres in medical imaging and discusses the electronic systems at work including: the signals used, both digital and analogue; how those signals are received; how the signals are processed, ie amplified and transferred to a computer; how the information/data is converted to produce different images. Also illustrates other electronic applications in health care.

Duration

18 mins

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D03-678003 (AVP)

Title

Electronics in transport

Synopsis

With access to design engineering projects at Jaguar Systems, this video showcases futurustic electronics applications in transport - a car which can not only project the speed on to the windscreen, but is also voice activated; and a virtual picture of the road ahead projected on to the windscreen for driving in the dark. By breaking the electronics down into easy to understand building blocks the programme makes even the most high tech products accessible and applicable to students.

Duration

20 mins

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D03-678004 (AVP)

Title

Electronics in communication

Synopsis

Theory and practice of wireless and fibre-optic communications. Made as part of the Marconi ECT initiative, this video explores the history, concepts and technology behind fibre-optic and wireless communication, including: photonics; analogue and digital signals and their processing; analogue to digital conversion (and vice versa); transmission rates, manner, degredation; transmission protocol and encryption; modulation; applications; other media, including radio, telephone, email, internet are also explored.

Duration

17 mins

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D03-678005 (AVP)

Title

Printed circuit boards

Synopsis

Printed circuit boards play a vital role in almost every electronic device. Made with the help of cutting edge companies, this video follows the process from initial design requirements, through prototyping and testing to mass production. It also introduces students to some of the latest manufacturing processes such as prism component placing machines, minute quality control cameras and automated connection checkers.

Duration

19 mins

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D03-678006 (AVP)

Production Company

Name

Pumpkin Interactive

Email

orders@pumpkin-interactive.co.uk.

Web

http://www.pumpkintv.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 01179 240 250

Fax

+44 (0) 5602 096 668

Address

22a Backfields Lane
Bristol
BS2 8QW
United Kingdom

Sponsor

Name

Delcam

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

Notes

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Related

Name

AVP

Email

info@avp.co.uk

Web

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Phone

01291 625439

Fax

01291 629671

Address

School Hill Centre
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 5PH

Notes

Use for: Audio Visual Productions. Ceased trading.