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:
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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.
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 Assessment
20.00%
Practical
20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
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].