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| Unit name |
Application of Electronics |
| Unit code |
EENG16200 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
C/4
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Yu |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
An introduction to the application of analogue and digital electronic systems for non-electrical engineering students. The aim is to develop students' high-level knowledge and skills to enable them to be effective specifiers and users of analogue and digital subsystems, electrical/electronic sensors and actuators. It also provides a basic understanding of electrical power. The unit consists of lectures, example classes, and labs. Students will gain theoretical as well as hands-on experience of both analogue and digital aspects of electronics.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- list the basic functions and elements of electrical and electronic systems
- explain terms such as range, resolution, accuracy, precision, linearity and sensitivity
- describe the role of sensors and the interface between typical sensors and electronic instruments
- describe the characteristics of electric sources
- describe the DC and AC electrical voltage and current
- describe the characteristics of resistors, capacitors and inductors
- explain the concept of weak signal amplification and the key specifications of signal amplifiers
- have a knowledge on different types of amplifiers
- carry out simple calculations relating to amplifiers
- understand the main issues relating to power amplifiers
- describe typical filter characteristics including amplitude and phase response
- design simple networks using resistors and RC, RL, and RLC circuits
- understand analogue to digital interface: anti-aliasing filters, sampling, and A/D converters
- make use of Microcontrollers, Microprocessors and Digital Signal Processors
- realise simple digital filters, carry out frequency analysis, and define transfer functions
- understand the use of A/D and D/A converters
- describe the role of actuators in electrical and electronic systems, and their interface with electronic systems
- have a knowledge of mains power and power factor
- describe the characteristics of the main types of motor
- select a suitable motor for a given application
Teaching Information
Lectures and Laboratory classes
Assessment Information
Name: Lab assessment
Type: WebCT based test
% of final mark: 30
Description: Questions on results obtained in the lab. Marks weighted by lab attendance
Name: Terminal Exam
Type: Exam
% of final mark: 70
Description: 2 hour written paper
Reading and References
- Electrical and Electronic Systems, Neil Storey, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004.
