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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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Module Co-ordinator: Pascal Landais and Barry McMullin To introduce the student to the fundamental principles of digital and analogue electronics from system and device perspectives. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On completion of this module, the student will: Understand the fundamental terms and principles of simple amplifier and operational amplifier circuits, and also simple diode and transistor circuits. Be able to measure the characteristics of diodes and transistors. Be able to demonstrate the characteristics of basic digital electronic circuit elements. Be able to analyse and design basic digital electronic circuits and systems. Apply knowledge in practical experiences of analogue and digital electronics.Solve practical problems and communicate within a team. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Introduction to Semiconductors: Semiconductor material and properties, forward/reverse bias pn junctions, diode equation, Reverse breakdown, Zener diodes. Diode applications: Half/full-wave rectifiers, voltage doubler, clamping and regulation. Bipolar Junction Transistors: BJT operation/characteristics; small signal characteristics. Field Effect Transistors: MOSFET, JFET; FET Characteristics; FET Amplifiers, small signal characterisitics. Amplifier Principles: Equivalent circuit of an amplifier; Differential amplifiers; Amplifier configurations Binary Logic: Basic Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT). Boolean algebra: De Morgan''s Laws. Further Boolean operators (XOR, NAND, NOR). Minimisation of logic functions using Boolean algebra; using Karnaugh maps,including 3-variable and 4-variable cases. Binary Arithmetic: Representation of positive integers. Conversion between decimal and binary notations. Addition of binary numbers. Logic circuits for performing binary addition. Representation of negative integers. Subtraction. Sequential Logic: Sequential logic elements including S-R, D, and J-K flip-flops. Applications of flip-flops, including registers and counters. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recommended: Storey, N., Electronics, A Systems Approach, Addison-Wesley, 1992. Floyd, T.L., Digital Fundamentals, 7th Edition, Merrill, 2000. Reference: Green, D.C., Electronics 2, (5th Ed)., Longman Scientific & Technical, 1995. Floyd, T.L., Electronic Devices, Merrill, (3rd Ed).Bogart, T.F., Electronic Devices and Circuits, (4th Ed). Merrill. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assessment: To identify, formulate, analyse and solve electronics problems in both digital and analogue electronics: Final written exam: 70% of overall mark. Ability to individually apply gained knowledge to solve theoretical and practical problems. Labs: 30% of overall mark. Ability to work in teams, to communicate clearly and to demonstrate practical knowledge. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| DME | B.Eng. in Digital Media Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EE | BEng in Electronic Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ICE | BEng Info and Communications Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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