Unit information: Electronics 2 in 2008/09

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Unit name Electronics 2
Unit code EENG26000
Credit points 10
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Professor. Morris
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

EENG11002
Co-requisites

None
School/department School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Science and Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit deals with a broad and essential range of topics in analogue electronics at an intermediate level. It covers the design of circuits using MOSFET and BJT devices, the effects of feedback, the design of high power amplifiers, and the operation of oscillator circuits.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • describe the operation of a BJT and carry out the associated DC circuit design.
  • apply small-signal models such as the hybrid-pi and the T-model to analyse the performance of single stage circuits.
  • describe the operation of the MOSFET and carry out associated discrete DC circuit design.
  • describe the basic concepts of MOSFET-based multi-stage amplifiers such as the differential pair, and cascode.
  • describe the different amplifier output stages (A, B and AB) and be able to carry out basic biassing of a class AB stage.
  • describe the general principles of sinusoidal oscillators and be able to analyse and design simple oscillators based on RC and LC circuits.

Assessment Information

Name: Large Signal Amplifier

Type: Full report

% of final mark: 15

Description: Large Signal Amplifier lab assignment

Name: Oscillator

Type: Lab test

% of final mark: 5

Description: Oscillator lab assessment

Name: Terminal Exam

Type: Exam

% of final mark: 80

Description: 2 hour written paper

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