Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6024
Title: Analog Industrial Electronics
Long Title: Analog Industrial Electronics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the student with an introductory knowledge in electronics in preparation for work in the industrial sector. Circuit theory relating to resistors and loading will be examined. Resistor capacitor timing circuits will be investigated. Semiconductors and the operation of various diode circuits including rectifiers and power supplies will be investigated. In parallel, a laboratory programme will involve the simulation and physical building and testing of the circuits, with the results being documented in reports to a specified engineering standard..
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify commonly used electronic components and explain ratings.
LO2 Investigate potential divider networks and RC timing applications.
LO3 Describe the characteristics of diodes.
LO4 Outline the operation of rectifier circuits and waveforms.
LO5 Physically build and test electronic circuits and simulate circuits in a software environment.
LO6 Write a short laboratory report to meet a specified engineering standard.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
14610 ELEC6024 Analog Industrial Electronics
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Electronic Components
Unit sizes, power, voltage and current ratings.
Basic Circuits
The theory of resistor circuits including the voltage divider, resistor-capacitor (RC) timing circuits.
Diodes
The operation and circuit theory of various diodes, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), silicon and Zener.
Rectification
The theory and operation of half-wave, full-wave rectifiers and capacitive smoothing.
Laboratory Programme
Circuit simulation software, prototyping tools, test & measurement instrumentation, e.g. breadboard, digital multimeter (DMM), digital oscilloscope (DSO) to support circuit theory.
Written Report
Learning from laboratory work will be documented. Use of the passive voice, spelling and grammar, units, appropriate figures, diagrams and tables. Produce reports to a specified engineering standard.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5,6
Assessment Description
Resistor circuits built and simulated in lab programme are analysed and formulated into a formal report (3,000 words).
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Assessment on resistor circuits
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Capacitor and diode circuits built and simulated in lab programme are analysed in formal report. (3,500 words).
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course electronic circuits and worked examples Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Simulation of electronic circuits; prototyping, test & measurement of electronic circuits using appropriate tools and instrumentation Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of theory, preparation for and processing of practicals Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course electronic circuits and worked examples Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Simulation of electronic circuits; prototyping, test & measurement of electronic circuits using appropriate tools and instrumentation Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of theory, preparation for and processing of practicals Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas L. Floyd. (2018), Electronic Devices, 10. Pearson, p.928, [ISBN: 9781292222998].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert L. Boylestad. (2015), Introductory Circuit Analysis, 13. Pearson, p.1224, [ISBN: 978129209851].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 1 Mandatory