Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
1 x 2-hour practical fortnightly
Enrolment not permitted
ENGR2731 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge such as can be obtained in ENGR1201 Electronics or ENGR8703 Electronics GE.
Topic description

This topic covers: PN junction diodes, BJT & FET; BJT & FET biasing; BJT & FET models and small signal analysis; frequency response; multistage amplifiers; power amplifiers; voltage regulators, oscillators.

Educational aims

This topic aims to introduce students to the design and analysis of electronic circuits and systems, which are encountered in modern consumer electronics and industrial applications.

Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Understand the mechanisms of how electronic components operate
  2. Model electronic components mathematically
  3. Design basic electronic circuits
  4. Develop their logbook and scientific report writing skills
  5. Have a better understanding of the research directions in analog electronics and electronic circuits