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
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 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
1,2,3,4,5,6
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