Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

It is necessary for the students to have fundamental knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering covered in ENG1002, ENG1004 and ENG1006.

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

To provide students with the knowledge to apply semiconductor devices and analogue electronics to electronic engineering problems and introduce the basic concepts of analogue systems. This will be achieved through lectures, tutorials, lab sessions and independent study. The skills obtained in this module are prerequisite for many other modules taught later in the degree programme and valuable for engineering careers in areas such as communications, bioelectronics, signal processing and power electronics.

Outline Of Syllabus

This module introduces the important subject of semiconductor devices and analogue electronics that can be used to solve a variety of different engineering problems. The focus will be on the well-known Bipolar and MOSFET technology applied to range of analogue circuits, including filters, amplifiers and op-amps.

Additionally, conversion technology (digital to analogue and in the reverse) will be covered. A lab session will provide the opportunity for students to investigate a real amplifier circuit, applying different signals and observing waveforms and frequency response on the oscilloscope. Students will also learn how to write a technical report on the results and findings from the lab session.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

The mapping of certain AHEPv4 learning outcomes to each intended knowledge outcome is indicated in each point. By the end of the module a student will be able to:

1.       Define the basis for charge conduction in semiconductor materials, p-n junction in both optoelectronic and logic devices, the role of semiconductor diodes in optoelectronic and logic devices, (M1 and M2)

2.       Describe the operation of bipolar and MOSFET transistors, and how these are affected by the semiconductor physics. (M1 and M2)

3.       Describe the key transistor elements within amplifiers and filters – of both MOSFET and BJT varieties. (M2)

4.       Define their analysis, frequency response, error analysis and the effect of feedback. (M2)

5.       Recognise the pros and cons of different device and circuit choices as to suitable amplifier designs and filtering for different applications.

6.       To understand the tenets of analog to digital conversion and strategies for doing so for different applications. (M2 and M3)

Intended Skill Outcomes

The mapping of certain AHEPv4 learning outcomes to each intended skill outcome is indicated in each point. By the end of the module, it is expected students will be able to:

1.       Analyze and design MOSFET and BJT transistors for various applications (M1)
2.       An ability to create and analyze analog circuits from individual devices (M2 and M3)
3.       Describe a number of commonly used analogue circuits (M6)
4.       Use laboratory equipment to measure the performance of key circuits (C16, M12)

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Lectures provide the core material and give students the opportunity to engage with set questions and query material covered in the lecture.

Problem solving is introduced through tutorial sheets and class examples will help students’ understanding of each topic.

Laboratory sessions provide an opportunity to gain practical experience with a variety of instruments and validate the theory introduced in lectures.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The examination allows students to demonstrate their ability to solve engineering problems focused on semiconductor devices and analogue electronics, assessing knowledge outcomes 1 – 5 and skill outcomes 1 – 3.

The laboratory report assesses skill outcome 4

The formatively assessed tutorial sheets will be released throughout the semester after each topic is completed.

General Notes

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