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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 and actuation. Topics covered include linear amplifiers, operational amplifiers and their circuits, nonlinear devices (diodes and transistors), switching circuits, power supplies and AC to DC conversion. Applications covered include interfacing with sensors, analogue to digital 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.
PHYS102, MATH103 or EMTH119; or Approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry
ENEL203
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Ciaran Moore
Paul Gaynor and Rachel Maw
Boylestad, Robert L. , Nashelsky, Louis; Electronic devices and circuit theory ; 11th ed., Pearson new international ed; Pearson Education, 2014 (EBook https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canterbury/detail.action?docID=5176598). (Earlier editions of these books are also good value if you can find them second hand).
Carter, Bruce. , Mancini, Ron; Op amps for everyone ; Fifth edition; Newnes, 2018 (https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canterbury/detail.action?docID=4914160).
Storey, Neil; Electronics: a systems approach ; 5th; Pearson Education, 2013.
Contact HoursLectures: 36 hoursTutorials: 12 hoursLaboratories: 27 hours Independent StudyReview of lectures: 36 hoursTest and exam preparation: 16 hoursQuizzes: 2 hoursTutorial preparation: 12 hoursLaboratory Preparation: 9 hours Total 150
Domestic fee $1,238.00
International fee $6,179.00
* 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 .