Electronics, incl. System Theory

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module FUR000B440 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 60,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Herbert Peremans Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in June Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Electromagnetism and Optics (2Ba HI) Electro-technique (3Ba HI) *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The students will acquire the techniques required to reason about systems and their dynamic properties.  In particular, they will learn to apply these techniques to the analysis of lin ear, time-invariant system models of electric/electronic circuits.  Both through the theory and the examples taught, they will gain an understanding of the basic principles in analog and digital electronics and how these explain the operation of widespread electronic equipment.  3. Course content The application of basic linear algebra and calculus to the analys of (linear) systems: -definition of system properties like linearity, time-invariance, causality, stability; -impulse response of linear systems; -Fourier analysis of periodic and non-periodic signals and the frequency response of Linear Time-invariant systems (LTI); -Laplace transformation and the systemfunction of LTI systems. After this general introduction in systems theory we pay special attention to its application on the analysis of electronic systems.  For this, we start from semiconductor physics and analyse the behaviour of the most common electronic components: diode, bipolar transistor and FET.  Next, these physical models are used to derive electric models for these components.  In the second part these electric models are used to analyse electronic circuits executing the classic analog functions: amplification, signal generation and modulation.  Finally, digital electronics and its application in logic circuits and computer memory are discussed.   As part of this course there are also a set of lab experiments the students have to perform.  During those, the students will get acquainted with standard lab equipment like multimeter and oscilloscope. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Practical sessions Personal work: Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Oral, with written preparation Open book Practical exam 6. Compulsory reading – study material Book: H. Mannaert en H. Peremans, 'Kijk op elektronica', Acco, 2005 Practicumnotes + CD/DVD (Universitas) 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 24/07/2007 11:48 annemie.schelfhout