Electronics 3

Code:

EEC0028

Acronym:

ELEC3

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Electronics and Digital Systems

Instance: 2014/2015 - 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	72	Syllabus	3	-	7	66	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. It is also addressed the analysis of noise in analogue circuits and are studied the principles of MOS integrated circuits technology. 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 – Noise in analogue circuits
9 – Simple CMOS logic gates
10 – Introduction to microelectronics technology

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 of the course unit with reference to the suggested learning material; Analysis of examples and solving 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
Trabalho escrito	24,00
Trabalho laboratorial	36,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	70,00
Frequência das aulas	70,00
Trabalho laboratorial	56,00
Total:	196,00

Eligibility for exams

The continuous assessment component is based on the interaction with individual  students during lab classes, practical assignments and individual closed book exercises of quick answer (15 to 20 minutes). To be admitted to exams, students have to reach a minimum average grade of 8/20 in the continuous assessment component. Laboratorial classes are mandatory and students cannot miss them in a number higher than that allowed by the rules.
All students will be assessed with this procedure, even the ones 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 during laboratory classes +40*individual exercises
2- Final Grade = 60*Continuous Assessment + 40%*Exam- Students have to reach a minimum grade of 8 out of 20 in the exam and a minimum grade of 9.5 out of 20 in the final grade
3- Students who attended this course in previous year and reached a minimum grade of 8 do not need to attend classes. Final grade will be calculated as above mentioned.
Students who attended classes before the 2012/2013 academic year are required to repeat the individual exercises in the lab classes.

Examinations or Special Assignments

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.

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: attendance to all laboratorial classes