Module Details

Module Code: ELTR6025
Title: Mixed Signal Digital
Long Title: Mixed Signal Digital
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 gives the student a sound knowledge of the principles, practice, and applications of digital CMOS electronic circuits. The theoretical aspects of the module will be supported by practical laboratory sessions. The lab sessions will both build/test and simulate a range of CMOS circuits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the operation of the MOSFET and be able to measure and predict its large signal performance.
LO2 Explain the operation and key parameters of CMOS logic and flip flops and be able to build and test some of these circuits.
LO3 Explain the operation and applications for common AtoD DtoA and S/H architectures.
LO4 Explain the operation of different electronic memory and programmable logic devices.
LO5 Use simulation software for circuit design, construction, debug and understanding.
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Module Recommendations

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Requirements

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Indicative Content
MOSFET Operation
Operation of metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), principles of operation, derive large signal equations, notable metrics from a digital perspective.
CMOS Logic
Detailed description of CMOS inverter, CMOS logic gate operation and performance.
CMOS Sequential Blocks
CMOS latch and flip-flop, operation and performance parameters.
AtoD, DtoA and S/H Circuits
Operation and performance of common analogue-to-digital conversion (ADC) and digital-to-analogue conversion (DAC) circuits. Operation and performance of sample/hold (S/H) circuits.
Semiconductor Memory and Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs)
Characteristics of solid-state memory. Random access memory (RAM): static (SRAM) and dynamic (DRAM). Read-only memory (ROM): PROM, EPROM, EEPROM. Introduction to field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and PLDs.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In Lab assessment, MOSFET operation will be examined, MOSFET measurements and predictions from MOSFET equations will be tested.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Measurements and simulation of CMOS logic and Flip-flops
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Simulation and written examination of AtoD/DtoA, S/H, memory and programmable logic
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Theoretical foundations for CMOS circuits. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact CMOS circuit design, simulation and analysis software. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for lab assignments and reports. 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 Theoretical foundations for CMOS circuits. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact CMOS circuit design, simulation and analysis software. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for lab assignments and reports. 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
  • R. Jacob Baker IEEE Press Wiley. (2019), CMOS Circuit Design Layout and Simulation, 4th. [ISBN: 978-111 948 1].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Razavi, Behzad McGraw-Hill Education. (2016), Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits, 2nd. [ISBN: 978-125925509].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EELES_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EELXE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering 3 Mandatory