EEE2016 : Analogue Electronics
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Professor Nick Wright
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To enable the student to understand how transistors form key analog circuit building blocks – from single transistor amplifiers to OpAmps. To explain the continued and increasing importance of analog circuits and how the course content relates to the student’s day to day life.
Outline Of Syllabus
Single Transistor Amplifiers
Single transistor amplifiers utilizing both BJT or MOSFET transistors. Key operational relationships of BJT and MOSFET transistors from the perspective of creating analog circuits. BJT: common-base, common-collector, common-emitter, MOSFET: common-gate, common-source, common-drain.
Transistors circuit building blocks
The key building blocks for transistor analog circuits including current mirrors, diode connected MOSFETs, Cascode circuits, active resistors, potential dividers, current mirrors. Operational Transconductance Amplifiers and the construction of Op-amps from individual transistors.
Power amplifiers and op-amps
Class A, B, AB and C, D power amplifiers. Operational amplifier including summation, differencing, comparator, and integration circuits. Analysis of the gain and frequency response with both direct connection and feedback. Analysis of distortion, noise and common mode rejection.
D-A and A-D conversion techniques
Weighted resistors; ladder network; ramp conversion; successive approximation; synchronisation methods.SAR, Dual weighted, Sigma-Delta, and Flash analog to digital conversion techniques. Voltage summing amplifier as a DAC.
Laboratory Work
Experimental amplifier testing
To understand the utilisation of Op-Amps for voltage amplification. To explore frequency response Gain -Bandwidth Product, Slew Rate limitations offset voltage and bias current of the operational amplifier. To understand use of operational amplifiers in simple summing and difference circuits.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Writing of Summatively assessed lab report |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Revision for Summative exam at end of module |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Summatively assessed exam at end of semester |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | PiP review sessions for the module. Scheduled in weeks 6-10 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | PiP review session to aid revision for the whole module. Scheduled in week 11 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | One 3-hour present-in-person (PiP) practical lab session |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Tutorial calculations to supplement knowledge of material taught in each week. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 18 | 0:20 | 6:00 | Non-synchronous recorded lectures for the module |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Reading activity to supplement knowledge of material taught in each week. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PiP tutorials. Scheduled in weeks 6-10 in a suitable computer cluster for Multisim use |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Synchronous online drop-in surgeries for the module. Scheduled in weeks 6-10 |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 29:00 | 29:00 | Reviewing lecture notes; general reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
PiP sessions provide core material and guidance for further reading, problem solving practice is provided through the online tutorials. Work is further re-enforced through laboratory sessions.
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to any public health restrictions. Student’s should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 60 | 1 | A | 85 | Closed-Book Exam |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE2014 | Semiconductor Devices and Analogue Electronics | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 15 | Summatively assessed lab report |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1 | M | Formatively assessed Test mid-term |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exams provides the opportunity for the student to demonstrate their understanding of the course material.
The lab report is appropriate because it provides practical analytical skills for analogue circuits.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE2016's Timetable