Going into second year of electronics engineering technician and we need to make a decision whether we want to go into the analog side or digital. Apparently we get theory for both with a little more on one side plus the labs will be only on that side. In digital we will be building a 8088 and learning 741 op amps where analog will be more communications with encoding and signaling and etc.
Most are basing their decision on the teacher but I'm trying to base mine on the material. I'm interested in both areas though the 8088 sounds cooler to me and wire wrapping doesn't bother me. Second year guys told me that the analog side is more troubleshooting where the digital is more like building a kit from instructions and the only troubleshooting is if things don't work right....which they tend not too. They also think that there is no use for the outdated material being taught in digital.....I take their advise with a grain of salt.
So this is why I've come here to ask others (experienced) what their take on this choice is.
Analog or digital and why?
I should mention that I like electronics so much and that I want to understand it better that I'm supporting myself this summer so that I can continue imprinting what we've learned and learning some new things too so that I have a leg up for next year.....especially since it's a heavier work load. I'm looking at studying math, op amps, computer interfacing (parallel/usb) and dc/stepper motor drivers plus some programming too. I think this is a lot to learn on my own in 4 months so if you have suggestions about this, let me know.
Deadwood
Most are basing their decision on the teacher but I'm trying to base mine on the material. I'm interested in both areas though the 8088 sounds cooler to me and wire wrapping doesn't bother me. Second year guys told me that the analog side is more troubleshooting where the digital is more like building a kit from instructions and the only troubleshooting is if things don't work right....which they tend not too. They also think that there is no use for the outdated material being taught in digital.....I take their advise with a grain of salt.
So this is why I've come here to ask others (experienced) what their take on this choice is.
Analog or digital and why?
I should mention that I like electronics so much and that I want to understand it better that I'm supporting myself this summer so that I can continue imprinting what we've learned and learning some new things too so that I have a leg up for next year.....especially since it's a heavier work load. I'm looking at studying math, op amps, computer interfacing (parallel/usb) and dc/stepper motor drivers plus some programming too. I think this is a lot to learn on my own in 4 months so if you have suggestions about this, let me know.
Deadwood