Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jennifer L. Bonniwell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joshua D. Carl, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Brian E. Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Luke Gerard Weber P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Thislaboratory model has not changed significantly in several generations of engineers, and this visionis remarkably common for seasoned engineers and fresh graduates alike. While bench electronictest equipment has traditionally filled a critical need in engineering education, it has severaldrawbacks.Bench test equipment is expensive and outfitting a lab with a dozen or more stations is a majorfinancial investment by the institution. The bench equipment wears out or becomes obsolete overtime and has to be replaced periodically, with a recurring cost every 10-15 years. The equipmentis physically large, taking up valuable lab space, and is heavy, rendering the equipment immobile.It is common to have bench equipment permanently mounted to the bench itself