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Linear amplifiers. Operational amplifiers. Operational amplifier circuits. Nonlinear devices: diodes & transistors. Switching circuits. Power supplies, AC to DC conversion.
This course introduces circuits and devices used in electronic systems for sensing andactuation. Topics covered include linear amplifiers, operational amplifiers and theircircuits, nonlinear devices (diodes and transistors), switching circuits, power supplies andAC to DC conversion. Applications covered include interfacing with sensors, analogue todigital conversion and switch mode power supplies.
At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:LO1: Identify, recognise, and apply fundamental electronic concepts in simple electronic systems (WA1)LO2: Identify electronic components, use these in simple electronic systems, and recognise their limitations (WA1, WA5)LO3: Identify, analyse, measure and predict the behaviour of opamp circuits for a specific application (WA2, WA3)LO4: Identify, analyse, measure and predict the behaviour of basic amplifier, transistor and multistage amplifier circuits (WA2, WA3)LO5: Perform experiments to determine, investigate and communicate electronic circuit behaviour in a team environment. (WA4, WA5, WA9, WA10)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Subject to the approval of the Faculty of Engineering Dean (Academic)
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Ciaran Moore
Paul Gaynor and Rick Millane
B. Carter and R. Mancini; Op Amps for Everyone ; E Book; Elsevier Science & Technology, 2018 (https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canterbury/detail.action?docID=4914160).
N. Storey; Electronics: A Systems Approach ; 5th Edition or later; Pearson, 2013.
R.L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky; Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory ; 11th Edition or later - E Book; Prentice Hall, 2014 (https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canterbury/detail.action?docID=5176598).
Scaling of marks:In order to maintain consistency across courses and fairness for students, scaling of raw marks occurs. In the Faculty of Engineering, target course GPAs are calculated based on the performance of the cohort of students in their courses in the previous year. Scaling of the raw total course marks is normally performed so that when converted to grades (using UC Grade Scale) the outgoing GPA is in line with the target GPA for a course. Scaling up or down can occur. The Grading Scale for the University: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/study-support-info/study-related-topics/grading-scale Artificial Intelligence Tools:The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for each of the assessments in ENEL270 is summarised below. No AI use is allowed in the test and exam because these are closed-book invigilated assessments. Students are always responsible for the accuracy of the submitted works, regardless of which tools are used. Quizzes: Generative AI tools are not restricted for this assessment. Laboratories: Generative AI tools are not restricted for this assessment.Test: Generative AI tools cannot be used for this assessment.Exam: Generative AI tools cannot be used for this assessment.
Activity Time (hours)Contact HoursLectures: 36 hours Tutorials: 12 hoursLaboratories: 27 hoursIndependent StudyReview of lectures: 36 hoursTest and exam preparation: 16 hoursQuizzes: 2 hoursTutorial preparation: 12 hoursLaboratory Preparation: 9 hoursTotal 150
Domestic fee $1,392.00
International fee $6,690.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .