Module Details

Module Code: DIGT C2603
Module Title: Analogue and Digital Electronics 2
Title: Analogue and Digital Electronics 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Dorel Picovici
Domains:  
Module Description: To give the students the knowledge, competencies and skills to analyse commonly used analogue and digital systems
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the operation of common electronic circuits using operational amplifiers such as comparators and oscillators using operational amplifiers
LO2 Analyse the operation of linear power supplies
LO3 Describe battery operation, construction, shelf live and safe disposal.
LO4 Design and implement significant combinatorial digital circuits using conventional gates and logic components.
LO5 Explain the operation of a microprocessor-based system including operation of bus, memory and input/output.
LO6 Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a group, undertaking personal, administrative and organisational activities associated with an efficient team.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Sequential logic design
Sequential logic - counters, state machines etc
Assembly code
Introduction to assembly code instructions.
Embedded C
Introduction to Embedded C for microcontrollers.
Microprocessors
Microprocessor architecture
Memory Addressing
Memory Addressing
Operational Amplifiers
Explain the operation of several basic comparator circuits. - Describe the topology and applications of integrator and differentiator circuits. - Describe and analyse the operation of a summing amplifier. - Describe the topology and application of Schmitt trigger circuits.
Linear Power Supplies
Describe line and load regulation. - Analyse the basic operation of both series and shunt voltage regulators. - Describe applications of IC voltage regulators. - Analyse the performance of a regulator using a commercial IC.
Batteries
Describe battery operation and construction
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test, Mini Projects
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Laboratory experiments, Problem Solving Exercises
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Formal End of Module Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery will consist of lectures / tutorial sessions. Every Week 6.00 6
Laboratory Contact Delivery will consist of computer based practical sessions. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Reading, projects, study, tutorials Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 10.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas Floyd. (2021), Electronic Fundamentals-Circuits, Devices & Applications.
  • David Buchla. (2021), Lab Manual for Electronics Fundamentals and Electronic Circuits Fundamentals, Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices & Applications.
  • Thomas L. Floyd. (2016), Digital Fundamentals, 8th. [ISBN: 0-13-080850-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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