A zero-cost, real-time, Windows signal laboratory
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Article Title | A zero-cost, real-time, Windows signal laboratory |
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ERA Journal ID | 4477 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Leis, John W. (Author) and Snook, Chris (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education |
Journal Citation | 46 (1), pp. 1-10 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2009 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0020-7209 |
2050-4578 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/ijeee/ |
Abstract | This paper introduces a Windows-based signal capture, display, and waveform synthesis package called “Win-eLab”. The software is able to run on a conventional desktop or laptop with no additional hardware, and can perform real-time Fourier analysis on audio-frequency signals. This paper is intended as an introduction to Win-eLab, aimed at motivating further use of it in both teaching and self-directed learning contexts. The use of the software to familiarize students with the concept of “laboratory” instrumentation is discussed, as well as the usefulness of a simultaneous time-domain/frequency-domain display for understanding signals, particularly in signal processing and communications systems courses. It is anticipated that applications may extend beyond electrical & electronic engineering – for example, as an aid to understanding mechanical vibrations, acoustics, and in other discipline areas. |
Keywords | laboratory work; computer instruments; educational software |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400607. Signal processing |
490406. Lie groups, harmonic and Fourier analysis | |
461299. Software engineering not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering |
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yx55/a-zero-cost-real-time-windows-signal-laboratory
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