ANALOG CIRCUITS AND INTERFACING
ELE2ANI
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students study semiconductor device theory, device ratings and models for BJT, FET and MOSFET devices. Device biasing and operating point analysis, small signal transistor amplifier design and analysis, frequency response of simple amplifiers; gain-bandwidth product, feedback and feedback topologies, input and output resistance, frequency response with feedback. Differential amplifier configurations, common and differential mode gain and common mode rejection ratio, current sources, operational amplifiers and active filters design, and power supplies.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Song Wang
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (ELE1CCT or ELE2CCT) and (either MAT1CLA or (MAT1NLA and MAT1CDE))
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Electrical Engineering | Recommended | Allan R. Hambley | PRENTICE HALL, 6TH International EDN, 2013 |
| Readings | Microelectronic circuits, | Prescribed | Sedra, A.S. and Smith, K.C. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 7TH International EDN, 2016. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and solve problems relating to transistors including small signal modelling and amplifier design.
- Activities:
- Lecture material worked examples, theoretical discussions and laboratory exercises and tutorials.
02. Construct and analyse single stage transistor amplifiers.
- Activities:
- Demonstrate the calculation of Q-point conditions, gain, input and output resistance and bandwidth. Laboratory and tutorial demonstration.
03. Analyse amplifiers of different topologies using feedback principles
- Activities:
- Evaluate the four feedback topologies and their performance parameters via worked examples, constructing and testing circuits in laboratory exercises.
04. Perform measurements and calculate the performance of differential amplifiers, current sources and power supplies.
- Activities:
- Demonstrate the analysis of these types of circuits and their performance requirements in lectures, laboratory and tutorials.
05. Analyse and describe the functionality and purpose of standard filter types
- Activities:
- Calculate the performance characteristics of standard filter types in lectures and tutorials.
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Song Wang
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four 250-word assignments (approx 1,000-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| laboratory work (approx 1,000-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |