DE5403 – Electronic Principles
Module code
DE5403
Module title
Electronic Principles
Prescription
To provide the students with an understanding of general electronics and the basic building blocks of electronics as required for subsequent courses.
Programmes
- EN1603
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Not Web enabled
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of circuit theorems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of, and apply fundamental principles of digital electronics.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of, and apply fundamental principles of power supplies.
4. Demonstrate and understanding of, and apply fundamental principles of analogue electronics.
5. Demonstrate the use of electronic measuring equipment. - Content
- • Thevenin’s theorem, superposition theorem and maximum power transfer theorem.
• Combinational logic circuits, sequential logic, registers, counters and encoders.
• Diodes, rectification and smoothing. Simple Zener and three-terminal regulated power supplies. Switching power supplies.
• Linear and switching operation of BJT and MOSFET devices.
• Operational Amplifier theory and applications.
• Electronic meters, oscilloscope, function generators and component testers. - Assessment Criteria
- Assignments, Tests30%
Laboratory (Practical)* 30%
Examination 40%
*see section 3.5 of regulations
