Electronics 3

Code:

EEC0028

Acronym:

ELEC3

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Electronics and Digital Systems

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2781
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computers Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEEC	69	Syllabus	3	-	7	70	189

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This curricular unit aims at empowering students with the competences of design and analysis of the main signal conditioning analogue and digital functions/modules, i. e., analogue sampling and multiplexing circuits, filters, tuned amplifiers, oscillators and multivibrators, PLL, A/D and D/A converters, and simple logic gates.  The theoretical study is complemented in the lab classes with the realization of simulation or experimental work, where the design and characterization of circuits is experienced and functional non-idealities are identified.

Learning outcomes and competences

Analysis and design of the main analogue functional blocks found in signal conditioning, A/D and D/A conversion, and telecommunications circuits.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Circuit theory, signals and systems theory, Laplace and Z transforms. Analysis of circuits with bipolar and MOS transistors. Attendance of Eletrónica I and Eletrónica II courses.

Program

1- Analogue and mixed-signal (A/D) functions in electronic systems.
2- Signal conditioning. Sampling of analogue signals, types of sampling circuits (sample-and-hold) and their characterization.
3- Filters: functions of approximation; passive filters; active filters; MOSFET-C and GM-C filters; switched-capacitor filters;
4 – Tuned amplifiers. Applications, analysis and design
5 – Oscillators: oscillation settling conditions, Barkhausen criterion. Topologies of oscillators and multivibrators.
6- Frequency synthesiser circuits and Phase-Locked Loop. Static and dynamic functional analysis. Topologies of circuits;
7- A/D and D/A converters: signal conditioning; characteristic and figures of merit; architectures and converters; fields of application of different architectures and converters;
8 – Simple CMOS logic gates.

Mandatory literature

David Johns, Ken Martin; Analog integrated circuit design. ISBN: 0-471-14448-7
Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith; Microelectronic circuits. ISBN: 0-19-514252-7
Lawrence P. Huelsman; Active and passive analog filter design. ISBN: 0-07-112519-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

1- Tutorial classes (3 hours per week): presentation of the topics foreseen in the course syllabus with reference to the suggested learning material; Analysis of examples and resolution of  problems.
2- Laboratory classes (2 hours per week): assignments of benchtop experiments and design and simulation exercises using CAD simulation tools.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Electronic engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	40,00
Participação presencial	24,00
Trabalho escrito	12,00
Trabalho laboratorial	24,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	63,00
Frequência das aulas	70,00
Trabalho laboratorial	56,00
Total:	189,00

Eligibility for exams

The continuous assessment component is based on the interaction with the students in the lab classes, and practical work assignments. To be admitted to exams, students have to reach a minimum average grade of 8/20 in the continuous assessment component. The lab classes are of compulsory attendance, being the legislation in force applied regarding the maximum number of admissible absences.
All students will be assessed with this procedure, even those with a special status (working students, students’ association leaders…). Any situation, in which students cannot attend to classes will be analysed on a case by case basis in order to minimize drifting from this process.

Calculation formula of final grade

1- Continuous Assessment component = 60%*Performance in the laboratory classes +40%*Assessment of the accomplished assignments. The admission to the final exam requires that this component is equal or higher than 8.0 in a 20 scale.
2- Final Grade = 60%*Continuous Assessment + 40%*Exam - Students have to reach a minimum grade of 9,0 out of 20 in the exam; and a minimum grade of 9.5 out of 20 in the final grade
3- Two exams will be made: one mid-semester exame (regarding the first half of the programme); another in the final exam (regarding the second half of the programme) - who did not achieved approval in the first exam can can repeat this component in the first exam.  The improvement of grades can be achieved in the Retake exam.
4- Students who attended this course in a previous year and reached a minimum grade of 8,0 in the Continuous Assessment Component, do not need to attend lab classes. The Final grade will be calculated as above.
Students who attended classes before the 2014/2015 academic year are required to attend again the lab classes.

Examinations or Special Assignments

All students are required to fully and objectively complete all assessment components, being not foreseen, in a first instance, other criteria for extraordinary situations. These will be subject to a case by case analysis.

Internship work/project

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Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

All students have to fully and objectively complete all assessment components, being not foreseen, in a first instance, other criteria for extraordinary situations. These will be subject to individual analysis.

Classification improvement

1. Final Grade: exam
2. Continuous Assessment: in a next year, subject to individual evaluation taking into consideration the accomplished components.