Electronic Laboratory

The Department of Radiography/Radiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, established a new Electronic Laboratory in 2025 to strengthen practical education and technical competency in BScHons in Radiography and BScHons in Radiotherapy degree programmes.

Radiography and Radiotherapy are disciplines that rely heavily on advanced medical imaging and therapeutic systems, which incorporate complex electronic, electrical, and digital components. A sound understanding of electronics is therefore essential for graduates to operate, evaluate, m and for modern medical equipment safely and effectively for troubleshooting.

The Electronic Laboratory is designed to provide hands-on practical training that complements theoretical instruction and supports teaching across several core modules, with particular emphasis on the Introduction to Electronics and Instrumentation course. Through structured practical sessions, students gain foundational and applied knowledge in electronic principles directly relevant to diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy systems.

The laboratory is equipped with a range of modern electronic instruments and training facilities, including but not limited to:

• Digital and analog oscilloscopes
• Regulated DC and AC power supplies
• Function and signal generators
• Digital multimeters
• Electronic trainer kits and breadboard systems
• Circuit analysis and testing modules
• Basic sensors, transducers, and measurement devices relevant to medical instrumentation

These facilities enable students to develop competencies in circuit construction, signal analysis, measurement techniques, fault identification, and equipment safety, all of which are essential skills in clinical environments.

The establishment of the Electronic Laboratory marks a significant step in enhancing practice- oriented education, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application, and aligning the Radiography and Radiotherapy curricula with contemporary technological advancements in healthcare. Ultimately, the laboratory contributes to producing technically competent, safety- conscious, and industry-ready graduates who can meet the evolving demands of modern medical imaging and radiotherapy practice.