PHY2028 |
Practical Electronics |
2013-14 |
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Dr C.D.H. Williams |
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Delivery Weeks: |
T1:01-11 |
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Level: |
5 (NQF) |
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Credits: |
15 NICATS / 7.5 ECTS |
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Enrolment: |
1 students (approx) |
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Description
This module introduces students to the basic areas of analogue electronics, as they might be
encountered in physics instrumentation etc. Professional electronics design involves three
stages: design, simulate, build; represented this module by the worksheet, simulation exercises and
laboratory elements. MacSpice, which is compatible with
Berkeley Spice 3f5, simulation system is used here so that students will acquire a sound
understanding of the principles underlying almost all professional analogue design systems.
Module Aims
This module pre-dates the current template; refer to the description above and the following ILO sections.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
A student who has passed this module should be able to:
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Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- apply the techniques of AC theory in a complex representation;
- describe the operation of simple semiconductor devices:
junction diode, bipolar transistor, field-effect transistor,
etc.;
- analyse the operation of a range of basic analogue electronic
circuits involving transistors and/or operational amplifiers;
- perform design calculations for such circuits;
- investigate circuits using SPICE simulation software;
- measure circuit performance;
- apply simple fault-finding techniques to electronic circuits which malfunction;
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Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- apply logic to the solution of problems;
- keep contemporaneous notes;
- use software to simulate non-linear systems;
- use finite lab-time effectively;
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Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
- deal with the practicalities of electronics hardware;
- use complex-number analysis to describe system behaviour;
- make appropriate use of electronic measuring-instruments;
- apply theoretical analysis to practical tasks.
Syllabus Plan
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Introduction
Brief historical survey.
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The Ideal Operational Amplifier
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Feedback and its Applications (DC)
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Circuit Analysis
- Recap of complex impedance;
- Kirchhoff laws at AC, loop analysis, node analysis;
- AC potential dividers and bridges.
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Filters
- First-order high-pass and low-pass;
- Bode plot;
- Second-order high-pass and low-pass.
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Oscillators
Phase shift, Wien bridge.
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Bistable, monostable and astable Circuits
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Non-ideal operational amplifiers
Gain-bandwidth product, slew-rate limiting.
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Semiconductor Diodes
Resistance, differential resistance; Insulators, semiconductors, conductors;
p-n junction;
Types of diodes;
Zener diode, voltage regulation.
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Bipolar Transistors
Design of amplifier;
Negative feed-back;
Two-stage amplifier;
Transistor and Zener diode as constant current/voltage source.
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Unipolar Transistor
j-FET, MOSFET;
FET amplifier;
Source follower;
FET as voltage-controlled resistor.
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Differential Amplifier
CMRR;
Complementary emitter follower.
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Power Supplies and Rectification
Rectification and smoothing;
Stabilisation using Zener diode, etc.;
Precision rectifiers.
Learning and Teaching
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Description |
Study time |
KIS type |
12×3-hour practical laboratory classes |
36 hours
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SLT |
4×2-hour computer laboratory classes |
8 hours
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SLT |
Directed homework assignments |
46 hours
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GIS |
Reading to support own learning requirements |
60 hours
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GIS |
Assessment
Weight |
Form |
Size |
When |
ILOS assessed |
Feedback |
60% |
6 × Practical Exercises (LabSheets) |
10 hours per sheet |
Weeks T1:01-06 |
1-4, 6-9, 11-15. |
Written and verbal |
40% |
4 × Simulation Exercises (SimSheets) |
10 hours per sheet |
Weeks T1:07-10 |
1-10, 13, 15. |
Written and verbal |
0% |
Homework Problems |
2 hours per week |
T1:01-10 |
1, 3-5. |
Self-evaluation |
Resources
The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that
students are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Instructor(s).
Core text:
Supplementary texts:
ELE:
Further Information
Prior Knowledge Requirements
Pre-requisite Modules |
IT and Electronics Skills (PHY1028) |
Co-requisite Modules |
none |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment is not available except when required by referral or deferral.
Original form of assessment |
Form of re-assessment |
ILOs re-assessed |
Time scale for re-assessment |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Notes: Re-assessment is not available for this module.
KIS Data Summary
Learning activities and teaching methods |
SLT - scheduled learning & teaching activities |
44 hrs |
GIS - guided independent study |
106 hrs |
PLS - placement/study abroad |
0 hrs |
Total |
150 hrs |
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Summative assessment |
Coursework |
0% |
Written exams |
0% |
Practical exams |
100% |
Total |
100% |
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Miscellaneous
IoP Accreditation Checklist |
- Not applicable, this is an optional module.
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Availability |
unrestricted |
Distance learning |
NO |
Keywords |
Physics; Circuits; Amplifier; Transistors; Diodes; Analysis; Voltage; Zener; Semiconductors; Follower; Differential. |
Created |
01-Oct-10 |
Revised |
01-Oct-11 |