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SUBJECT OUTLINE 48520 Electronics and Circuits Course area

UTS: Engineering

Delivery

Spring 2020; City

Subject Fields of practice: Electrical Engineering classification Credit points 6cp Requisite(s)

48510 Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering AND 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1

Result type

Grade and marks

Attendance: Forms of attendance and mode of delivery in this subject have changed to enable social distancing and reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19 in our community. Recommended studies: basic physics and single-variable calculus are essential for this subject, as well as a basic understanding of electrical circuits and their analysis

Subject coordinator Dr Negin Shariati Email: [email protected] Office:11.08.111

Teaching staff Dr Danny Phung Email: [email protected] Dr Fan Wang Email: [email protected] Mr Danon Bradford Email: [email protected]

Subject description The main objective of this subject is to familiarise students with basic electronic circuits, mainly with op-amps as active elements, and their applications. By the end of the subject, students should have acquired reasonable proficiency in the analysis of basic electronic circuits and be able to build and test circuits in the laboratory. Particular emphasis is placed on the practical, hands-on aspect of electronics to provide a solid foundation of working knowledge for basic analog electronic circuits using op-amps. Laboratory work is a significant proportion of in-class delivery so as to make students proficient in circuit construction, testing, troubleshooting and to give them a sound knowledge of the use of test instruments. Another objective is to show that practical electronic applications are relevant to other engineering and technical disciplines and may often be placed within a wider social or commercial context.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs) Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to: 1. Perform the DC, AC and transient analyses of simple passive and active linear circuits. 2. Analyse and design basic electronic circuits with operational amplifiers (op-amps) as active elements. 3. Identify various op-amp circuit topologies and their applications. 4. Build, test and troubleshoot basic analogue passive circuits and electronic circuits containing op-amps using appropriate laboratory equipment and/ simulation tools.

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Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1) Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1) Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1) Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)

Teaching and learning strategies Students are required to undertake independent learning before attending timetabled activities. Independent Learning UTSOnline Students are required to study UTSOnline material. This includes: reading the Topic Notes and undertaking the associated problems watching videos that develop key ideas slowly with illustrated examples that emphasise the practical applications of the theory engaging with other Open Educational Resources via hyperlinks Textbooks Students are required to read the relevant sections of the textbooks and undertake relevant exercises and problems. WebTutor WebTutor is custom-written software that presents students with exercises based on the subject topics. The exercises are unique, as they are randomly generated by WebTutor each time an exercise is viewed. Students are able to practice questions on a topic as many times as they like. This allows students to focus on a particular topic, to pace their learning, and to obtain immediate feedback on their efforts. Online help is available for most exercises from within WebTutor. Students are encouraged to consult the WebTutor questions each week during Tutorial sessions (see the paragraph of Tutorial for detailed arrangements). Timetabled Activities Tutorial There is generally one 2-hour tutorial every week (1 hour for solving tutorial questions, and 1 hour for consulting WebTutor questions). Prior to the tutorial, students attempt the problems posted on UTSOnline for each tutorial session. At the beginning of the tutorial, the tutor will discuss with the entire group the principles underlying the problem set, and any challenges they are facing. Students then work on particular selected problems in groups of around 8-10 students. The tutor is then available to assist each group or individual and will facilitate collaborative discussions amongst the group where needed. The tutorials are meant to be only partially directed by the tutor - most of the time the tutor will be addressing the needs of individual groups and students, but occasionally the tutor may address the whole class if a particular key concept needs to be revised or elaborated on. Fully-worked solutions to a subset of the selected problems are available after the tutorials have been conducted - this allows students to form their own solutions independently of a 'model answer', and then check whether their approach to the solution was correct, or could be improved upon. Laboratory There is generally one 2-hour laboratory every week.

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Each lab involves the simulation of several circuits that are used in real applications. Some of the circuits involve elements of design. The aim is for students to become proficient in moving from theory to practice. The recording, graphing and interpretation of practical results, and how they compare with theory, is also practised. During the lab, students can seek assistance from a lab tutor in relation to the experimental procedure, the expected results, and the use of the tools.

Content (topics) Definitions and Experimental Laws, Op-Amps and Basic Amplifiers, Circuit Analysis Techniques, Linear Op-Amp Applications, Reactive Components, Diodes and Basic Diode Circuits, Source-free RC and RL Circuits, Nonlinear Op-Amp Applications, First-Order Step Response, Op-Amp Imperfections, The Phasor Concept, Circuit Simulation, The Sinusoidal Steady-State Response, Amplifier Models, Frequency Response, First-Order Op-Amp Filters, Second-Order Step Response, Waveform Generation, Second-Order Frequency Response, Second-Order Op-Amp Filters, Complex Frequency, Specialty Amplifiers, Transfer Functions, Sensor Signal Conditioning, System Modelling.

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OWs

20 Jul

Orientation Weeks. Students to download from UTSOnline, read Subject Outlines,lecture and lab notes, watch the relevant videos, get familiarised with the lab equipment and WebTutor, and pre-study contents of Week 2 (Chapter 1 Basic Laws, Chapter 2 Amplifiers, & Lab 1). Work on the relevant exercises on lecture notes and practice WebTutor Topic #0 (Revision); Prepare lab 1 by reading the introduction and lab 1 part on lab notes.

1A

27 Jul

3 Nodal and Mesh Analysis Review 48510 Topic 3, read 48520 Topic 3 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 3 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 02 (Resistive Circuits 1). Prepare for Tut 1 / Lab 1 before coming to class.

1B

27 Jul

4 Circuit Analysis Techniques Review 48510 Topic 4, read 48520 Topic 4 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 4 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 02 (Resistive Circuits 1). Prepare for Tut 1 / Lab 1 before coming to class.

2A

3 Aug

5 Linear Op-Amp Applications Read Topic 5 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 5 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 03 (Resistive Circuits 2). Prepare for Tut 2 / Lab 2 before coming to class.

2B

3 Aug

6 Reactive Components Read Topic 6 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 6 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 03 (Resistive Circuits 2). Prepare for Tut 2 / Lab 2 before coming to class.

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3A

10 Aug

7 Diodes and Basic Diode Circuits Read Topic 7 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 7 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 04 (Ideal Operational Amplifiers). Prepare for Tut 3 / Lab 3 before coming to class.

3B

10 Aug

8 Source-Free RC and RL Circuits Read Topic 8 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 8 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 04 (Ideal Operational Amplifiers). Prepare for Tut 3 / Lab 3 before coming to class.

4A

17 Aug

9 Nonlinear Op-Amp Applications Read Topic 9 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 9 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 05 (Diodes and Basic Diode Circuits). Prepare for Tut 4 / Lab 4 before coming to class.

4B

17 Aug

10 First-Order Step Response Read Topic 10 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 10 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 05 (Diodes and Basic Diode Circuits). Prepare for Tut 4 / Lab 4 before coming to class.

5A

24 Aug

11 Op-Amp Imperfections Read Topic 11 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 11 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 06 (Reactive Components). Prepare for Tut 5 / Lab 5 before coming to class.

5B

24 Aug

12 The Phasor Concept Read Topic 12 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 12 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 06 (Reactive Components). Prepare for Tut 5 / Lab 5 before coming to class.

6A

31 Aug

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13 The Sinusoidal Steady-State Response Read Topic 13 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 13 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 07 (First-Order Transients). Prepare for Tut 6 & Lab 6 before coming to class. © University of Technology Sydney

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6B

31 Aug

14 Circuit Simulation Read Topic 14 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 14 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 07 (First-Order Transients). Prepare for Tut 6 & Lab 6 before coming to class.

7A

7 Sep

15 Amplifier Characteristics Read Topic 15 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 15 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 08 (Steady-State Sinusoidal Analysis).

7B

7 Sep

16 Frequency Response Read Topic 16 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 16 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 08 (Steady-State Sinusoidal Analysis). Prepare for Lab 7 before coming to class.

14 Sep

Stuvac

9A

28 Sep

17 First-Order Op-Amp Filters Read Topic 17 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 17 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 09 (Op-Amp Imperfections). Prepare for Tut 7 before coming to class.

9B

28 Sep

18 Second-Order Step Response Read Topic 18 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 18 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 09 (Op-Amp Imperfections). 19 Waveform Generation Read Topic 19 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 19 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 10 (AC Power). Prepare for Lab 8 before coming to class.

10A

5 Oct

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20 Second-Order Frequency Response Read Topic 20 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 20 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 10 (AC Power). Prepare for Tut 8 / Lab 9 before coming to class. © University of Technology Sydney

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10B

5 Oct

21 Second-Order Op-Amp Filters Read Topic 21 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 21 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 11 (Amplifier Principles).

11A

12 Oct

22 Complex Frequency Read Topic 22 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 22 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 11 (Amplifier Principles). 23 Specialty Amplifiers Read Topic 23 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 23 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 12 (Frequency Response). Prepare for Tut 9 / Lab 10 before coming to class.

11B

12 Oct

24 Transfer Functions Read Topic 24 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 24 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 12 (Frequency Response). Prepare for Tut 9 / Lab 10 before coming to class.

12A

19 Oct

25 Sensor Signal Conditioning Read Topic 25 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 25 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 13 (Second-Order Circuits). Prepare for Tut 10 before coming to class.

12B

19 Oct

26 System Modelling Read Topic 26 and attempt the problems, study the material in Module 26 on UTSOnline, read the relevant sections in the textbook and undertake the set exercises as specified in the Learning Guide and practice WebTutor Topic 13 (Second-Order Circuits). Prepare for Tut 10 before coming to class. 27 Revision - preview of final exam

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26 Oct

Final StuVac No class Notes: No official consultation sessions but can be requested on demand

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Assessment Assessment task 1: WebTutor Exercises Intent:

To spread the learning load evenly throughout the session; to test students' understanding of basic electronics concepts and provide timely feedback.

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and F.1 Type:

Exercises

Groupwork:

Individual

Weight:

35%

Task:

Weekly submission of solutions to unique problems related to each lecture topic

Due:

Due dates for each Topic are listed on the Main Menu page of WebTutor.

Assessment task 2: Lab assignment Intent:

To make students proficient in circuit construction, testing and troubleshooting.

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 Type:

Laboratory/practical

Groupwork: Group, group assessed Weight:

40%

Task:

A group lab assignment will be released in week 5. Students are required to form a group with 4 team members to work on the assignment. Each group must submit a written report and an oral presentation slide. The oral presentation will be delivered by the group in scheduled lab classes. Marking of the group assignment will be in class by lab demonstrators. In the written report, students should make it clear which group member completed which section of the report. Based on individual contributions to both the written report and the oral presentation, different students within the group may be awarded different marks reflecting their relative contributions and understanding of the lab topics. At least 10% of the mark for this task will be considered for individual effort.

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Length:

3000 word report (no more than 12 pages including figures and tables)

Due:

Written submission due 9:00AM on Monday 12 October 2020; Oral presentation is due in class during lab sessions in Week 11

Assessment task 3: Final Exam Objective(s):

This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1

Type:

Examination

Groupwork:

Individual

Weight:

25%

Task:

Open book examination

Length:

90 minutes

Due:

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