Module Details

Module Code: ANAL H3601
Module Title: Analysis of Analogue Circuits
Title: Analysis of Analogue Circuits
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Mark Norton
Domains:  
Module Description: To give the students the specialised knowledge, technical competencies and conceptual skills to:
(a) Evaluate the performance of a multi-stage voltage amplifier.
(b) Analyse and use commercial data conversion and filter devices.
(c) Describe and calculate the frequency responses of passive and active filters.
(d) Analyse the operation of power electronic circuits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the performance of a multi-stage voltage amplifier.
LO2 Evaluate the performance of a power amplifier.
LO3 Analyse and use commercial data conversion and filter devices.
LO4 Analyse and design a special-purpose amplifier.
LO5 Analyse and design the response of passive and active filters.
LO6 Analyse the operation of power electronic circuits.
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
(a) Multistage Amplifiers
Capacitively and Direct-Coupled Amplifiers.
(b) Power Amplifiers
Class A, B & AB Power Amplifiers.
(c) Data Conversion Circuits
Sample & Hold Amplifiers; DAC Circuits; Integrating, Successive-Approximation & Flash ADCs.
(d) Special Purpose Amplifiers
Instrumentation Amplifiers; OTA Ampifiers; Log and Antilog Amplifiers.
(e) Filters
Response Characteristics; Active LP, HP, BP & BS filters; Active Filter Design; Commercial filter ICs.
(f) Power Electronics
Power Control Circuits using SCRs & triacs.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will sit a written examination during the module.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will complete a set of practical assignments together with brief reports during the module, for which a maximum total mark of 20% will be awarded. Each assignment will test the ability of the student to apply the course theory to a practical problem.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A final written examination will test the student’s ability to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
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 Lecture Every Week 4.00 4
Practicals Contact Practical Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas L. Floyd, David M. Buchla. (2001), Fundamentals of Analog Circuits, 2nd ed.. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 978-013060619].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Albert Malvino. (2015), Electronic Principles, 8th ed.. McGraw-Hill/Higher Education, Boston, [ISBN: 978-125925266].
  • Paul Horowitz, Winfield Hill. (2015), The Art of Electronics, 3rd ed.. Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 978-052180926].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: