NG1S924 - Analogue & Digital Electronics 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Analogue & Digital Electronics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Leshan Uggalla | ||
| Module Team: | Alexandre Oleon, Adam Jones, Eurfyl Davies, Elango Nagasundaram | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide an understanding of the essential principles and functionalities of basic Analogue and digital electronic systems in terms of background theory, mathematical explanations, and applications.
To develop an ability to analyse and understand the technology and theories of these systems.
Content Summary
The content of this module will provide a fundamental/basic understanding of Analogue and Digital electronics concepts and technologies. This covers the theory, practical and the potential applications of these technologies.
The module contents includes
• Analogue fundamentals -AC/DC, frequency concepts, RMS, electric power, voltage and current
• Semiconductor principles,?PN Junctions & Diode Operation,
• Transistor operation - Characteristics of?Bipolar (NPN & PNP), Field Effect Transistors (FET/JFET/MOSFET)
• Timing Circuits - The R-C, R-L Circuits
• Operational Amplifiers - General Characteristics, voltage Amplifier, inverting & non inverting, voltage, frequency response and slew rate.
• Feedback systems
• Introduction to digital signals and systems: need to convert from analogue to digital and vice versa; digital quantities, quantisation, quantisation error, resolution.
• Number Systems: decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal. Conversion between systems, addition and subtraction, handling of negative numbers, 2's complement, signed binary.
• Combinational logic: Logic gates, OR, AND, NOR, NAND, XOR and XNOR.
• Simplification of Boolean equations using Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps.
• Design, simulation and implementation of combinational logic circuits to solve simple problems. Use of half and full adders for arithmetic applications.
• Sequential logic:, D-type and J-K flip-flops, latches. Asynchronous counters to any base, up/down counters.
• Encoders, decoders and multiplexers.
• Sensor technologies
• Internet of things (IOT)
• Introduction to Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Encryption and Data Security
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 104 |
| Directed Study | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To be able to explain and analyse the use of range of analogue and Digital electronic technologies, systems and applications |
| LO2 | To be able to identify and review analogue and Digital electronic systems and related applications based on their use, functionality and technology. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Design, Develop, Simulation, Lab based and written assessment | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | End of year examination | 120 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |