NG2S924 - Advanced Electronic Systems  01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S924
Module Title: Advanced Electronic Systems 
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Information and Electronics
Faculty Sub Group: Electronics
Module Leader: Leshan Uggalla
Module Team: Eurfyl Davies, Adam Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
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 develop an understanding of the underlying principles and technologies used in electronic circuit design.

Design and synthesise electronic circuits and systems to meet technical and commercial specifications.

Content Summary

The content of this module will provide a detailed understanding of Analogue and Digital electronics concepts and technologies. This covers the underline theory, practical and the potential applications of these technologies.??The module content includes:

• Amplifier Circuits - Feedback amplifier configurations and their characteristics. Input and output impedance, gain, bandwidth, and stability; frequency compensation.
• Oscillators and Signal Sources
• Design and application of general-purpose RC, LC and Crystal Oscillators; amplitude and frequency stability.
• Power supplies (Linear)
• Parallel and series regulators; theory, devices and applications.
• Filter circuits up to second order (active) analysis; configuration and applications.
• State machine design: Moore and Mealy machines, flip-flop output equations, synchronous counters and sequence detectors.
• Logic families: TTL, CMOS, electrical requirements, propagation delay, noise margins, interfacing TTL and CMOS.
• Interface Electronics; interfacing techniques for digital systems; the use of the USB in interfacing; Noise in digital systems and noise minimisation.
• Memory: static and dynamic RAM, write and read operations, RAM ICs.
• Programmable Logic ' System design using various implementation technologies ASCICs, PLDs and FPGAs.
• Encoders, decoders and multiplexers.
• Sensor technologies
• Internet of things (IOT)
• Introduction to Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Encryption and Management

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 Be able to select and apply the appropriate technologies in the design of electronic circuits and systems.
LO2 Be able to use mathematical and engineering approaches to provide solutions for analogue and digital system design.

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 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 End of year examination 120 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1

Reading List

Tertulien Ndjountche, Ndjountche. Digital Electronics. Vol. 1. Wiley-Blackwell, 2016. Print. - https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/994btm/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781119371113

Stephan, Karl David.?Analog and Mixed-Signal Electronics. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2015. Print. - https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/1ghk6k3/alma99100358821502424

Bucci, Davide.?Analog Electronics for Measuring Systems. 1st edition. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2017. Print.? https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/1ghk6k3/alma99100360355102424

Platt C (2015), Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 3: Light, Sound, Heat, Motion, Ambient, and Electrical Sensors

Scherz P (2013), Practical Electronics for Inventors 3rd edition, McGraw Hill, ?ISBN: 978-0-07-177134-4