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 | ✔ | ✔ | |