Module Details

Module Code: ELTR6003
Title: Analogue Electronics 2
Long Title: Analogue Electronics 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5230 - Electronic Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the analysis and design of voltage regulators and bipolar transistor amplifiers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design, build, test and analyse simple voltage regulator circuits.
LO2 Describe bipolar junction transistor structure, symbols, currents, and characteristics, and interpret data sheets.
LO3 Describe the operation of bipolar transistors in linear applications and build and test these circuits.
LO4 Compare transistor bias arrangements.
LO5 Design, build, test and analyse common emitter transistor amplifier circuits.
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).
Analogue Electronics 1
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Zener diodes and Regulators
Zener breakdown, characteristics, and parameters. Principles of voltage regulator circuits. Stabilisation ratio, line and load regulation. Typical zener diode applications such as signal clipping, voltage reference, and overload protection.
Bipolar Junction Transistors
Structure and symbols, case outlines and data sheets. Bias voltages, currents, and equations for linear operation. Leakage current. Typical applications for different configurations.
Transistor Operation
Common emitter transfer characteristics. Load line analysis and power dissipation curves. Saturation and cutoff points. Transistor as a switch.
Transistor Biasing
Quiescent point stability. Biasing considerations.
Common Emitter Amplifiers
Coupling and bypass capacitors. Common emitter amplifiers.
Laboratory Programme
Zener diode characteristics. Line and load regulation. Transistor identification and testing. Common emitter transistor amplifiers; quiescent voltages and currents, ac voltage gain, applications using LEDs and LDRs. Component catalogues. Demonstrations to enhance understanding of key points arising during the programme, and to illustrate correct use of laboratory equipment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Non-MTU Exam % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material covered during weeks 1 to 6.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
The labs will consist of a circuit design, build, measure and record. Each lab will have a brief 1 to 2 page report capturing the significant results. Weeks 4, 8 and 12 will have labs that test the learnings of the previous 3 labs.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination, which will test the material introduced in lectures and labs.
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 Class based instruction and discussion. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory based exercises and demonstrations. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class material and recommended resources. 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 Class based instruction and discussion. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory based exercises and demonstrations. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class material and recommended resources. 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 Floyd. (2018), Electronic Devices, 10. Pearson International, [ISBN: 1-29-222299-8].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Neil Storey. (2004), Electrical & Electronic Systems, Pearson Prentice-Hall, [ISBN: 0130930466].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Websites, To be advised at commencement of study period..
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EELES_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EELXE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering 2 Mandatory