Understand how simple elecgtronic circuits work
Assermble and test simple electronic cicuits
Simulate electronic circuits using computer software
Communicate results from eperiments or simulations effectively
Understand how simple elecgtronic circuits work
Assermble and test simple electronic cicuits
AC currecnt in passive circuits (description using complex numbers)
Passive filters
dB unit
Amplitiude modulation
Thevenin and Norton models of power sources
Semiconductor pn junction: electrostatics, I-V curves, junction capacitance, simple diode circuits)
Field effect transistors (principle, small signal amplifier)
Bipolar transistor tprinciple, small signal amplifier)
Opreational amplifiers (principle, feedback, use as ampmlifiers, non-linear cicruits)
Introduction to logic circuits
General physics: Electricity [SPHYB126]
Practical work in general physics [SPHYB207]
Lectures, computer simulation of circuits, laboratory
The assessment will be in two parts: an oral examination and a practical examination.
1) Oral examination
Students are given two questions relating to different chapters of the course. After written preparation (approximately one hour) they will discuss their answers with the instructor. Assessment focuses on the rigour of their reasoning, their understanding of the physical phenomena underpinning the operation of certain electronic devices, and their ability to analyse a simple circuit diagram.
2) Practical examination
Students must build two circuits and demonstrate that they work as expected.
The assessment focuses on the ability to build a simple electronic circuit and demonstrate its operation by taking the appropriate measurements.
If a student does not participate in one or more parts of the examination (oral, practical), the overall mark for the course is 0/20, regardless of the mark obtained for the other part.
If the course is not passed (overall mark < 10/20), the partial marks (oral, practical) are carried over to the next examination session or the following academic year if they are 10/20 or above.
| Training | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Physics | 2 | 5 | Yes |