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Experimental Techniques
Mess- und Versuchstechnik
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:19
Abstract
This lecture is an introduction to experimental and measurement techniques. The course is designed with practical relevance in mind and comprises several laboratory modules where the students perform, evaluate and document experiments. The taught topics are of relevance for all electrical engineering disciplines.
Objective
At the end of this lecture, the students will be able to: - perform basic practical laboratory experiments and record data, in particular with an oscilloscope. - take a meaningful Lab Notebook, write a clear measurement evaluation protocol, and can estimate the accuracy and precision of the evaluated data. - can explain the main reasons for electromagnetic interference and propose measures to avoid or reduce these interferences. - Explain and use different methods to generate and measure (high) voltages and calculate basic relevant relations.
Content
- Messtechnik, Messunsicherheit, Messprotokolle - Erzeugung und Messung hoher Spannungen - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit - Laborpraktika
Resources
Lecture Notes
Vorlesungsunterlagen
Literature
J. Hoffmann, Taschenbuch der Messtechnik, Carl Hanser Verlag, 7. Auflage, 2015 (ISBN: 978-3446442719) A. Schwab, Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit, Springer Verlag, 6. Auflage, 2010 (ISBN: 978-3642166099)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Handschriftliche Zusammenfassung, max. 2 Blätter (=4 DINA4 Seiten). Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsmittel und keine abgespeicherten pdf-Files.
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 40
- Signup End
- 23.02.2026
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Mess- und Versuchstechnik |
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4 h weekly |
Offered In
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6th semester: third year core courses (Can be freely combined, a list of detailed recommendations is available under )
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Specialization: Electric Energy Engineering (These core courses are particularly recommended for the field of "Electric Energy Engineering" but students may choose core courses from all fields freely.)
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Track: Electronics and Photonics (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Electronics and Photonics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
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Specialization Courses (These specialization courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Electronics and Photonics", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. Semester / Research Projects are not allowed in this category. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialization courses during the Master's Programme.)
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Track: Electric Energy Engineering (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Energy and Power Electronics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
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Core Courses (These core courses are particularly recommended for the field of "Energy and Power Electronics". You may choose core courses form other fields in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc EEIT.)
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