Courses & Units
Analog Electronics ENG741
Introduction
The unit introduces the fundamental concepts of modern electronics based on semiconductor devices. On completion of this unit you will be able to design amplifier circuits with feedback. Beginning with the basic atomic structure of doped silicon substrates, diode construction, operations and characteristic curves are introduced, leading to DC and AC analysis. This is expanded to quiescent point setting and AC small-signal analysis of common transistor types (BJTs, JFETs, MOSFETs). Capacitive decoupling, voltage gain, input and output impedance, effective bandwidth, cascaded systems (both with and without the loading effect) will be explored, along with circuit component interaction on low frequency responses and parasitic effects on high frequency responses (Miller capacitance). The construction of common operational amplifiers will be reviewed and used to design active filters, with non-ideal equivalents used to describe its limitations. The benefits of an instrumentation amplifier over an operational amplifier will be investigated. Finally, the effect of shunt and series feedback on stability, gain and effective bandwidth will be analysed. These are fundamental circuit types required for control and communications systems, and advanced embedded systems, which are studied later in the degree.
Summary
| Unit name | Analog Electronics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG741 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Brian Salmon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the characteristics and operation of low frequency (audio and below) analogue electronic circuits.
- Design low frequency analogue electronic circuits using electronic mathematical models.
- Construct analogue electronic circuits applicable to a communication system.
- Analyse analogue electronics circuits with regards to their operation, characteristics and implementation.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031303 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,085.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KAA112 Engineering CircuitsTeaching
| Assessment | Assessed tutorial (10%)|Design laboratory (15%)|Semester test (15%)|Practical laboratory (20%)|Final Exam (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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