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:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Understand and analyse the operation of common amplifiers and electronic switches using BJT transistors
LO2
Understand and analyse the operation of common amplifiers and electronic switches using FETs transistors
LO3
Undertand and explain the operation of common aplifiers using operational amplifiers.
LO4
Design and implement significant combinatorial digital circuits using conventional gates and logic components.
LO5
Analyse a problem scenario leading to the design and implementation of a digital logic based solution using appropriate
techniques.
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
Bipolar Transistor Amplifiers
Describe the operation of basic BJT bias circuits.
- Explain the meaning of transistor parameters and characteristics.
- Describe and analyse the operation of a common-emitter amplifier.
- Describe and analyse the operation of a common-collector amplifier.
- Describe and analyse the operation of a common-base amplifier.
- Explain how a transistor can be used as a switch.
FET Transistor Amplifiers
Describe the operation of basic JFET and MOSFET bias circuits.
- Explain the meaning of transistor parameters and characteristics.
- Describe and analyse the operation of a common-source amplifier.
- Describe and analyse the operation of a common-drain amplifier.
- Describe and analyse the operation of a common-gate amplifier.
- Explain how a transistor can be used as a switch.
Operational Amplifiers
Describe the operation of a differential amplifier.
- Describe the effects of negative feedback in op-amp circuits.
- Calculate the input and output impedances and gains of basic op-amp configurations.
- Describe the open and closed loop responses of op-amps.
- Discuss the concepts of positive feedback and stability in op-amp circuits.
- Discuss the parameters of typical commercial operational amplifiers.
Logic Gates
CMOS and TTL logic gates. Gate minimization using Karnaugh maps and Boolean Algebra
Number Systems
Numbers Systems including 2's complement, floating point.
Sequential logic design
Sequential logic - counters, state machines etc
Memory
Semiconductor memory
Timing Considerations
Static Timing analysis for small gate level designs.
Memory Addressing
Memory Addressing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Practical
20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Other
% of Total Mark
30
Timing
n/a
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Class Test, Mini Project
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 Laboratory Experiments, Problem Solving practical exercises
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Formal Exam
% of Total Mark
50
Timing
End-of-Semester
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3,4
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description Formal written exam
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