Circuits and Electronics 1
Duration
- 1 Semester
Contact hours
- 66 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
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Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and laws of electric circuit analysis, network theorems and semiconductor devices.
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
1. Apply circuit laws and theorems to the analysis of DC circuits and operational amplifier. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
2. Analyse and evaluate the transient and steady state response of RLC circuits. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
3. Apply complex numbers, phasor technique and circuit theorems to the analysis of steady state AC circuits and AC power calculation. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
4. Design and analyse electronic circuits involving diodes and transistors. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
5. Construct, measure and analyse the response of electrical and electronic circuits. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
6. Report laboratory experiment results. (K1, K2, S1, S2, A2).
1. Apply circuit laws and theorems to the analysis of DC circuits and operational amplifier. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
2. Analyse and evaluate the transient and steady state response of RLC circuits. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
3. Apply complex numbers, phasor technique and circuit theorems to the analysis of steady state AC circuits and AC power calculation. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
4. Design and analyse electronic circuits involving diodes and transistors. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
5. Construct, measure and analyse the response of electrical and electronic circuits. (K1, K2, S1, S2)
6. Report laboratory experiment results. (K1, K2, S1, S2, A2).
Swinburne Engineering Competencies for this Unit of Study
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside the specific discipline.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:
K1 Basic Science: Proficiently applies concepts, theories and techniques of the relevant natural and physical sciences.
K2 Maths and IT as Tools: Proficiently uses relevant mathematics and computer and information science concepts as tools.
K4 Emerging Disciplinary Trends: Interprets and applies current or emerging knowledge from inside and outside the specific discipline.
S1 Engineering Methods: Applies engineering methods in practical applications.
S2 Problem Solving: Systematically uses engineering methods in solving complex problems.
A2 Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Lectures (36 hours), Tutorials (12 hours), Labs (12 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 50-60% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Practical Work | Individual/Group | 30-40% | 5,6 |
| Test | Individual | 10-20% | 1,2 |
Content
- Review of circuit analysis techniques
- Network theorems
- Response of first-order RC and RL circuits
- Sinusoidal analysis
- Introduction to Discrete Devices: Diode: VI Characteristics, Diodes applications, Graphical solution of non-linear components, BJ - models, biasing, DC and AC analysis and applications. Frequency response of amplifier circuits
- Multi-transistor amplifiers
Study resources
- Reading materials and text books.
Reading materials
Alexander, C.K. & Sadiku, M.N.O. (2007). Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, McGraw-Hill.
Gray ,P. R, Meyer, R. G. (2001). Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, John Wiley.
Hambley, R. (1994). Electronics - A top-down approach to computer-aided circuit design. Prentice-Hall.
Horenstein, M.N. (1996). Microelectronic Circuits and Devices, Prentice Hall.
Smith, S. (2010) Microelectronic Circuits, 6th edition. Oxford University Press.
Gray ,P. R, Meyer, R. G. (2001). Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, John Wiley.
Hambley, R. (1994). Electronics - A top-down approach to computer-aided circuit design. Prentice-Hall.
Horenstein, M.N. (1996). Microelectronic Circuits and Devices, Prentice Hall.
Smith, S. (2010) Microelectronic Circuits, 6th edition. Oxford University Press.
Text books
Nilsson J.W. & Riedel S.A. (2008). Electric Circuits, 8th Ed., Prentice Hall.