Module Description
PHY2028 Practical Electronics 2013-14
Dr C.D.H. Williams
 
Delivery Weeks: T1:01-11
Level: 5 (NQF)
Credits: 15 NICATS / 7.5 ECTS
Enrolment: 1 students (approx)

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:

Syllabus Plan

  1. Introduction
    Brief historical survey.
  2. The Ideal Operational Amplifier
  3. Feedback and its Applications (DC)
  4. Circuit Analysis
    1. Recap of complex impedance;
    2. Kirchhoff laws at AC, loop analysis, node analysis;
    3. AC potential dividers and bridges.
  5. Filters
    1. First-order high-pass and low-pass;
    2. Bode plot;
    3. Second-order high-pass and low-pass.
  6. Oscillators
    Phase shift, Wien bridge.
  7. Bistable, monostable and astable Circuits
  8. Non-ideal operational amplifiers
    Gain-bandwidth product, slew-rate limiting.
  9. Semiconductor Diodes
    Resistance, differential resistance; Insulators, semiconductors, conductors; p-n junction; Types of diodes; Zener diode, voltage regulation.
  10. Bipolar Transistors
    Design of amplifier; Negative feed-back; Two-stage amplifier; Transistor and Zener diode as constant current/voltage source.
  11. Unipolar Transistor
    j-FET, MOSFET; FET amplifier; Source follower; FET as voltage-controlled resistor.
  12. Differential Amplifier
    CMRR; Complementary emitter follower.
  13. 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 SLT
4×2-hour computer laboratory classes 8 hours SLT
Directed homework assignments 46 hours GIS
Reading to support own learning requirements 60 hours 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
Summative assessment
Coursework 0%
Written exams 0%
Practical exams 100%
Total 100%

Miscellaneous

IoP Accreditation Checklist
  • Not applicable, this is an optional module.
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
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