Module Details
| Module Code: |
ELTR6029 |
| Title: |
Signals & Sensors
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Long Title:
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Signals Sensors & Actuators
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5230 - Electronic Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This modules introduces AC signal waveforms, AC to DC conversion, and basic concepts of digital systems. Analogue and digital sensors are described and signal conditioning using the transistor is shown. Interfacing with various actuators is discussed.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Apply single phase AC theory to analyse and understand electrical AC quantities. |
| LO2 |
Convert between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems. Draw logic symbols, truth tables, and Boolean expressions for all basic logic gates, and identify suitable SSI chips. |
| LO3 |
Identify and understand the basic operation of various analogue and digital sensors and actuators |
| LO4 |
Describe the operation of the transistor operating as a switch and as an amplifier |
| LO5 |
Use simulation based tools to analyse and understand circuits |
| LO6 |
Maintain a weekly design file completed in accordance with accepted engineering professional standards |
| 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).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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AC waveforms
AC vs DC, AC to DC Conversion: half-wave and full wave rectification. AC amplitude and frequency, average and RMS values, peak and form factor, trigonometric expression, phasors
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Sensors
Introduction to analogue and digital sensors, switches, resistive, capacitive and inductive sensors, photoelectric sensors. Wheatstone bridge circuit.Characteristics. Datasheets. Emphasis on IOT type devices.
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Transistors
Operation of the transistor as a switch. Operation of the transistor as an amplifier.
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Intro to Digital Concepts
Digital and analogue quantities. Logic levels. Typical voltages encountered. Digital waveforms: clock and pulse. Binary and Hexadecimal number systems.AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, EX-OR gates: truth tables. Boolean expressions for associated logic functions. Pinout diagrams of SSI chips
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Actuators
Introduction to actuators. Linear motion, motors, relays, solenoids. Digital outputs
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Interfacing Sensors and Actuators
Requirements for signal conditioning. interfacing. practical examples
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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 Lectures |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Semester long PBL design exercise. Students will maintain a design file. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Re-visit notes and solve problem sets. Report writing. |
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 Lectures |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Semester long PBL design exercise. Students will maintain a design file. |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Re-visit notes and solve problem sets. Report writing. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Thomas L. Floyd. (2015), Digital Fundamentals, 11th. Pearson Education Limited, [ISBN: 9781292075983].
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John Bird. (2017), Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138673496].
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Thomas Floyd. (2018), Electronic Devices, 10th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292222998].
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Clarence W. de Silva. (2015), Sensors and Actuators: Engineering System Instrumentation, 2nd. CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781466506824].
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| Other Resources |
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Web, Journal of Sensor and Actuators (Open
Access),
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