Self-Paced Course — LC RESONANCE STANDARD
TM-CAL-012 — Open Handout TM-CAL-012 Estimated time: 2–3 hours (reading + practice + lab) Handout: TM-CAL-012 (lc_resonance_standard/tm.html) — keep it open throughout
What You Will Be Able to Do
TLO-1: Given the required equipment — deploy and use the LC RESONANCE STANDARD to verify or calibrate test instruments per TM-CAL-012, achieving the traceability and accuracy stated in Chapter 7, with a completed calibration log entry.
TLO-2: Given measured and reference values — compute the calibration error in Hz and ppm (or appropriate units) and determine pass/fail against the stated criterion.
Scope
This manual covers construction of LC resonant circuits as fixed frequency standards and markers. When constructed with stable components (toroid inductors, NP0 capacitors), resonant frequency accurac
What You Need
Handout
- TM-CAL-012 (LC RESONANCE STANDARD) — open alongside this course
Equipment (needed for Unit 5 lab)
- Reference standards and instruments specified in Chapter 3
- Calculator
Course Units
| Unit | Topic | TM Chapters | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Theory of Operation | Ch. 2 | 20 min |
| Unit 2 | Equipment and Test Setup | Ch. 3 | 20 min |
| Unit 3 | Setup Procedures | Ch. 4 | 15 min |
| Unit 4 | Calibration Procedure and Calculations | Ch. 5, App. A | 30 min |
| Unit 5 | Verification and Logging | Ch. 6, 7 | 45 min (lab) |
| Final Assessment | 15-question written test | All | 20 min |
How to Use This Course
- Work units in order.
- For each unit: read the assigned TM chapter first, then read the unit, then answer the self-check questions.
- Self-check answers are at the bottom of each unit — try before looking.
- The checkpoint at the end of each unit is a go/no-go.
- Complete the Unit 5 lab before taking the final assessment.
- Passing score: 13/15 (87%). All calculation questions must be correct regardless of total score.