EC0206 Linear Integrated Circuits: Course Description

Academic Course Description

SRM University Faculty of Engineering and Technology Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

EC0206 Linear Integrated Circuits

Fourth Semester, 2009-10 (odd semester) Course (catalog) description This is a course on the design and applications of operational amplifiers and analog integrated circuits. This course introduces basic op-amp principles and show how the op-amp can be used to solve a variety of application problems. Much attention is given to basic op-amp configurations, linear and non-linear applications of op-amp and active filter synthesis, including switched capacitor configurations. It also deals with oscillators, waveform generators and data converters. Compulsory/Elective course: Compulsory for ECE students Credit hours: 3 credits Course coordinator(s) Mrs. M. Malathi, Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Department of ECE Instructor(s)
Name of the instructor Mrs. P. Malarvizhi Mrs. R. Manohari Mrs. N. Saraswathi Mr. A.V. M. Manikandan Ms. P. Radhika Mrs. M. Malathi Class handling A B C D E F manohatisrm@yahoo.co.in n.saraswathi@yahoo.co.in avm_mani@yahoo.com send2radhika@yahoo.com Office location Office phone Email Consultations
Mon 2.30 to 4.30 pm Wed 9.30 am to 12 noon Wed & Fri 8.30 am to 12 noon Tue & Fri - 1.30 to 4.30 pm Mon & Wed - 1.30 to 4.30 pm Thu - 8.30 am to 12 noon Tue & Fri 9.30 am to 12 noon Wed 1.30 to 4.30 pm

mmalathi@ece.srmuniv.ac.in Thu & Fri 9.30 am to 12 noon

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EC0206 Linear Integrated Circuits: Course Description

Relationship to other courses Pre-requisites : EC0203 Electron Devices Basic knowledge in circuit analysis and in phasor algebra or elementary calculus EC0301 Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation Assumed knowledge : Following courses :

Text book(s) and/or required materials 1. Roy Choudhury and Shail Jain, Linear Integrated Circuits, Wiley Eastern Ltd,1995 2. Ramakant A.Gayakwad, Op-Amps and Linear Integrated Circuits, 4th edition, Pearson education. References 1. Coughlin & Driscoll, Operational-Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits, 6th edition, Pearson education. 2. Sergio Franco, Design with operational amplifier and analog integrated circuits, McGraw Hill, 1997. Computer usage: OrCAD Pspice and Capture is used to facilitate analysis and design of circuits. Class schedule : Four 50 minutes lecture sessions per week, for 14-15 weeks
Section A B C D E F Schedule Tue 5 & 6, Thu 4, Fri 2 Mon 1 & 5, Fri 5 & 6 Tue 2 & 3, Wed 7, Fri 2 Mon 1 & 2, Tue 5 & 6 Tue 5 & 6, Thu 1 & 5 Tue 5, Wed 2 & 3, Thu 1

Professional component General Basic Sciences Engineering sciences & Technical arts Professional subject

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Broad area : Communication | Signal Processing | Electronics | VLSI | Embedded

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Course objectives
The objectives of this course is to 1. To study the basic principles, configurations and practical limitations of op-amp. 2. To understand the various linear and non-linear applications of op-amp 3. To analyze and deign op-amp oscillators, single chip oscillators and frequency generators 4. To analyze, design and explain the characteristics and applications of active filters, including the switched capacitor filter 5. To understand the operation of the most commonly used D/A and A/D converter types and its applications. Correlates to Program Objective (2) (2), (3) (3) (3), (4)

(3), (4)

Course Learning Outcome

This course provides the foundation education in operational amplifier and other linear integrated circuits.. Through lecture, laboratory, and out-of-class assignments, students are provided learning experiences that enable them to: 1. To discuss the op-amps basic construction, characteristics, parameter limitations, various configurations and countless applications of op-amp. 2. Analyze and deign basic op-amp circuits, particularly various linear and non-linear circuits, active filters, signal generators, and data converters 3. Become proficient with computer skills (eg., Multisim, OrCAD Pspice and Capture) for the analysis and design of circuits H: high correlation, M: medium correlation, L: low correlation Correlates to program outcome H c M a L b

Weekly teaching plan

Week # Topics Introduction to operational amplifier: op-amp fundamentals block diagram representation of op-amp 1 ideal op-amp and its characteristics practical op-amp and its characteristics Op-amp input modes Open loop and closed loop configurations of op-amp Page 3 of 6 [1] chapter(s) - 2, 3 [2] chapter(s) Text / Chapter

EC0206 Linear Integrated Circuits: Course Description

Week # Topics Basic op-amp circuits: inverting amplifier, non-inverting amplifier and voltage follower 2 Summing, scaling, averaging and differential amplifiers AC amplifier AC characteristics of op-amp 3 Op-amp Data sheets and interpretation Internal Schematic of 741 op-amps Linear applications of op-amp: instrumentation amplifier, V to I converter and I to V converter 4 integrator, differentiator Non-Linear op-amp circuits: Rectifier, Clipper, Clamper Log and Antilog ampligfiers, Sample and Hold circuits, Multipliers and Dividers, Programmable Transconductance amplifier Basic Comparator circuit, its operation and applications Sample-and hold circuit op-amp oscillators: +ve feedback and Barkhausen criterion 6 Phase shift and Wein bridge oscillator Square wave, traingular wave and saw-tooth wave generator Single Chip oscillators and Frequency generators: VCO and its applications 7,8 555 Timer and its applications PLL and its applications Active filters: Basic filters and their characteristics 9 Differences among a Butterworth, a Chebyshev and a Cauer filter I order active LPF and HPF II order active LPF and HPF Wide band pass and narrow band pass filter 10 Wide band reject and narrow band reject filters State Variable Filters, All-pass filter Switched Capacitor Filters 11 Voltage Regulators: Linear Regulators-Monolithic IC Regulators (78xx,79xx,LM 317,LM 337,723) Switching Regulators [1] chapter(s) - 6 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 7 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 7 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 8, 9 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 5 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 5 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 4 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 4 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 4 [2] chapter(s) Text / Chapter

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Week # Topics D/A converter: Characteristics & specifications D/A types: Weighted resistor DAC 12 R-2R Ladder DAC, Inverted R-2R Ladder DAC Monolithic DAC A/D converter: Characteristics & specifications A/D types: Flash type ADC, Ramp type ADC Counter type ADC 13, 14 Successive Approximation type ADC Dual Slope ADC, Tracking type ADC Monolithic ADC [1] chapter(s) - 10 [2] chapter(s) [1] chapter(s) - 10 [2] chapter(s) Text / Chapter

Evaluation methods Cycle Test I Cycle Test II Model Test Surprise Test Final exam 10% 10% 15% 15% 50%

Prepared by: Mr. A.V.M. Manikandan, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of ECE Dated: 9th December 2009 Revision No.: 00 Date of revision: NA Revised by: NA

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Addendum ABET Outcomes expected of graduates of B.Tech / ECE / program by the time that they graduate:
a. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. b. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. c. Graduate will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data. d. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a system, component or process as per needs and specifications. e. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to visualize and work on laboratory and multi-disciplinary tasks. f. Graduate will demonstrate the skills to use modern engineering tools, softwares and equipment to analyze problems. g. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. h. Graduate will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. i. j. Graduate will show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the society and also will be aware of contemporary issues. Graduate will develop confidence for self education and ability for life-long learning.

k. Graduate will show the ability to participate and try to succeed in competitive examinations.

Program Educational Objectives 1. To prepare students to compete for a successful career in Electronics and Communication Engineering profession through global education standards. 2. To enable the students to aptly apply their acquired knowledge in basic sciences and mathematics in solving Electronics and Communication Engineering problems. 3. To produce skillful graduates to analyze, design and develop a system/component/ process for the required needs under the realistic constraints. 4. To train the students to approach ethically any multidisciplinary engineering challenges with economic, environmental and social contexts 5. To create an awareness among the students about the need for life long learning to succeed in their professional career as Electronics and Communication Engineers.

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