DE5407 – Electronics 1
Module code
DE5407
Module title
Electronics 1
Prescription
To develop an understanding of the analysis of analogue circuits and the use of simulation programs to determine circuit performance.
Programmes
- EN1603
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Design and analyse first order RC filters.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of operational amplifiers as applied to the design of practical circuits.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of DAC and ADC circuits.
4. Explain the principles of switching regulators.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of active filters. - Content
- - First order RC low and high pass filters are identified, analysed, and component calculations are performed in accordance with industry practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of operational amplifiers as applied to the design of practical circuits
- Operational amplifiers are selected for a given application using supplied data sheets
- DAC and ADC operation and applications are described in accordance with industry practice
- Step-up and step-down switching regulator concepts, operation, and applications are explained in accordance with industry practice
- Active filter concepts, operation, and applications are described in accordance with industry practice - Assessment Criteria
- Assignments, Tests 30%
Laboratory (Practical)* 20%
Examination 50%
*See section 3.5 of Regulations.
