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This module aims to develop a basic understanding of fundamental analogue and digital concepts such as operational amplifiers, diode circuits, combinational and sequential logic circuits. It will introduce students to basic digital logic techniques, op-amp theory and applications, semiconductor devices and simple data acquisition techniques. Students will learn to explain circuit operations, design simple circuits, and develop both logic and sequential logic circuits to solve problems. The module will be delivered through lectures, seminars, directed learning and assessment will include an exam and laboratory work.

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EN108 Module Descritor

This module aims to develop a basic understanding of fundamental analogue and digital concepts such as operational amplifiers, diode circuits, combinational and sequential logic circuits. It will introduce students to basic digital logic techniques, op-amp theory and applications, semiconductor devices and simple data acquisition techniques. Students will learn to explain circuit operations, design simple circuits, and develop both logic and sequential logic circuits to solve problems. The module will be delivered through lectures, seminars, directed learning and assessment will include an exam and laboratory work.

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR EN108 - Electronics

Synopsis of Module:
A brief overview of aims, contents, methods and assessment This module aims to develop a basic understanding of the fundamental analogue and digital concepts.

In particular, the principles of operational amplifiers, and their applications are covered The module also introduces basic diode circuits and their use in electronic systems. use of combinational and sequential logic circuits.

Aims of Module:
Specified in terms of general aim of the teaching in its relation to the subject. 1. To introduce students to basic digital combinational and sequential logic techniques through formal teaching and problem solving. 2. To provide knowledge and understanding of basic op-amp theory, both ideal and non-ideal. 3. To design simple op-amp applications. 4. To provide knowledge and understanding of simple semiconductor devices and their applications. 5. To introduce students to simple data acquisition and conversion techniques.

Learning Outcomes:
Specified in terms of performance capability to be shown on completion of the Module. Upon completion of the unit, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the operation of basic components of logic systems (AND/OR/NOT/NAND/NOR). 2. Use these basic gates to develop logic circuits such as decoders, multiplexers and demultiplexers. 3. Develop basic logic circuits to solve particular problems using logic truth tables, Boolean algebra and karnaugh maps.

4. Explain and analyse the operation of ideal and non-ideal op-amp circuits. 5. Design simple op-amp circuits. 6. Explain the operation of basic sequential logic flip-flops (SRFF/DFF/TFF/JKFF). 7. Use these flip-flops to develop logic circuits such as binary counters and shift registers. 8. Develop basic sequential logic circuits to solve particular problems with state transition tables. 9. Explain the operation of simple semiconductor devices and applications. 10. Describe simple data acquisition and conversion techniques.

Outline Syllabus:
The content of the Module, identified in a component listing. Semester 1 Introduction to basic logic gates, AND/OR/NOT/NAND/NOR. Use of truth tables to solve simple logic problems involving switching logic and logic gates. Introduction to Boolean Algebra. Use of Boolean Algebra to solve some logic problems. Use of Karnaugh maps to help minimise Boolean Logic functions. The Exclusive OR (and Exclusive NOR), their use in binary adders, subtractors, bit comparators and word comparators. Use basic logic gates to develop decoders, encoders, multiplexes and demultiplexes. Introduction to the properties of an ideal op-amp. Simple inverting and non-inverting applications using virtual earth principles. Properties and parameters of a non-ideal op-amp including gain-bandwidth and off-sets. Op-amp applications including summer, integrator and differentiator. Semester 2 Introduction to sequential logic systems, the basic set-reset flip-flop (SRFF), derivation of the characteristic equation for the SRFF, the clocked SRFF; problems associated with the SRFF; the JKFF, the DFF, the TFF, the master-slave JKFF (and DFF). Use flip-flops to develop asynchronous binary counters with and without premature reset, using JKFF, DFF and TFF. Introduction to synchronous binary counter operation using JKFF and DFF. Shift registers, SISO, SIPO, PISO and PIPO.

Introduction to basic semiconductor physics: Electrical conductivity, intrinsic and extrinsic conduction in semiconductors, the law of mass action for semiconductors, the pn junction and rectifier equation. Properties of junction and Zener diodes. Simple rectifying circuits and voltage regulators. Simple data acquisition and conversion techniques including sampling, and D/A, A/D converters.

Learning, Teaching And Assessment Strategy:


The module will be delivered via a combination of lectures, seminars, directed learning and independent learning and will include IT in teaching.

Indicative Reading List or Other Learning Resources:


Warnes, L., 'Analogue and Digital Electronics', MacMillan Press, Ltd., 1998. ISBN 0-33-65820-5 Holdsworth, B., 'Digital Logic Design', Butterworth, 1993. ISBN 0-7506-1615-6 Floyd, T., 'Digital Fundamentals, 8th Ed.', Merrill, 2003. ISBN 0-13-046411-2 Story, A. and Smith, K., 'Electronics, A Systems Approach', Addison-Wesley, 1992. ISBN 0-201-17558-4 Bogart, Theodore F.: 'Electronic Devices and Circuits 3e'p. Pearson 1999 ISBN 0-130851787 Boylestad, R. et al; Electronics Devices and Circuit Theory, 8th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2005

Module Delivery Details - Notional Student Workload (Hours)


Mode and Location Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Work 12 Directed Learning 26 Independent Learning 87 Formal Assessment 3 Other Total

Full Time at City Campus (The duration is 30 weeks)

72

200

Module Summative Assessment


Assessment A This assessment is Exam The weighting of this assessment is 60% It does have an examination

The week(s) due are 30 Assessment B This assessment is Lab Work (4) - practical hands-on + simulation The weighting of this assessment is 40% It does not have an examination The week(s) due are 15 - Late submission = 0 marks (except with proper extension request letter) - Individual report - Plagiarism will not be tolerated

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