Global Specialties PB-503 User Manual

PB-503

10/2011

Analog & Digital Design Workstation

Instruction Manual

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FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

The PB-503 Analog & Digital Design Workstation is a robust electronics trainer suitable
for all levels of electronics instruction and design. Utilizing the PB-503, students will
learn valuable hands-on breadboarding techniques and build a solid foundation in circuit
experimentation, construction and analysis. Experienced designers will find the PB-503
an invaluable instrument, providing a reliable platform for the most advanced and
demanding design applications. The PB-503 can be used to construct basic series and
parallel circuits to the most complicated multi-stage microcomputer circuits,
incorporating the latest in industrial technology. Use the PB-503 to construct a wide
variety of experiments, including but not limited to.

• Opto-Device Circuits

• Clocks • Multivibrators

• Oscillator Circuits

• Timers

• Function Generator Circuits

• Logic Circuits • Gates • Counters

• Flip-Flops

• Analog-to-Digital Converters

• Digital-to-Analog Converters

• Medium Scale Integration Circuits

• Phase Lock Loops

• Operational Amplifiers

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PB-503 COURSEWARE

Electronic Fundamentals

Digital Electronics

Fundamentals of Electricity

Number Systems & Codes

Ohm’s Law

Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal, Octal &
ASCII

Series Circuits

Logic Gates & Boolean Algebra

Parallel Circuits

Combinational Logic Circuits

Combinational Circuits

Flip-Flops

Current Control

Digital Arithmetic

Closed, open, shorts

Counters & Registers

Switches

Integrated Circuit Logic Families

Thevenin’s Theorem

TTL Logic

Wheatstone Bridge

MOSFETS

Capacitors

CMOS

Inductors

Interfacing CMOS & TTL

Phase Shift Circuits

Medium Scale Integration

Impedance

Decoders

Resonant Circuits

Encoders

Transformers

Data Conversion & Acquisition

Rectifiers & Filtering

Microcomputer Concepts

Integrated Circuits

Transistor Amplifiers

Oscillators

Power Control Circuits

Courseware is available separately through our website or as part of the PB-503 Lab
package.

The PB-503 Lab package offers comprehensive course instruction covering the
following areas:

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ABOUT GLOBAL SPECIALTIES

Thank you for selecting the Model PB-503. Since 1973, Global Specialties has been the
recognized leader in technical education courses, training equipment and tutorial
materials. Our electronics and microcomputer teaching systems have proven to be
effective in secondary schools, technical schools, colleges, universities and industrial
training departments throughout the world.

We have been leaders in the development of integrated teaching systems and
completely packaged courses which include everything required for effective instruction.
Comprehensive textbooks, laboratory manuals and instructor guides have been written
in a comfortable, non-intimidating style by experienced professional educators,
specifically for use with our equipment. Each course is designed to make selections
appropriate for a variety of educational levels and course goals

The central concept upon which we base our entire product line is education through
application. We believe that relevant scientific and technical education is best when it
involves permitting students to learn by doing.

Global stands behind it products by offering the industry’s best warranties. The PB-503
comes with a full three-year parts and labor warranty and can be returned for prompt
repair or replacement to our factory in Yorba Linda California.

Low per-student cost, durable and trouble-free hardware and proven tutorial materials
combine to make technical and scientific courses from Global Specialties the most
effective, economical way to upgrade your lab & curriculum.

Please visit www.globalspecialties.com to explore the many options available for the
PB-503, such as such as courseware, pre-formed jumper wire kits, test probes and
prototyping accessories.

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