Building on the material from Stage 1, in this module you will delve further into electronic engineering topics covering the principles and operation of essential electronic components and systems. You will learn about different passive and active electronic components (e.g., passive and active filters) focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects pertaining to the design of modern analogue and digital systems including frequency response characteristics, power-consumption and noise. You will learn about modern digital Integrated Circuit (IC) design at the circuit, chip/silicon and board level, through an introduction to the metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) and Complementary MOS (CMOS) logic. You will also learn the principles of microwave technology, including the design of microwave filters and transmission lines. The module proceeds via a sequence of lectures supported by example classes, exercises and workshops designed to give practical experience of the concepts introduced in the lectures.
Lecture 34, Lab 4, Example class 4, Workshop 6, Revision lecture 2
2 x take-home test worth 20%.
Simulation worth 20%.
2-hours Examination worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like Including composite form of reassessment for failed coursework components – practical project/task, and examination.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate critical understanding of the operation of passive and active electronic components
Apply fundamental principles and concepts to the design of CMOS Digital ICs
Apply fundamental principles and concepts to the design of basic RF filters and circuits involved in the process of high-frequency signal transmission
Apply fundamental principles and concepts to the design of active and passive filters
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