COURSE OUTLINE

Academic Session Department Programme Course Code Course Title Semester Credit Hours Contact Hours Total Lecture Hours Prerequisite Lecturer Telephone No E-mail COURSE SYNOPSIS ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS emphasizes the concept of electronic devices applications. The course covers the fundamental electronic circuit applications which include power supply unit, filters and operational amplifier, timer, oscillator and AD/DA converters. The contents cover circuit configurations, operations and applications. LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. NO OBJECTIVES Explain correctly the basic principles of linear dc power supply and various types of sinusoidal oscillator by using block diagram or circuit schematic. Explain correctly the basic principles of operational amplifier PLO 1 based on appropriate configuration. Identify correctly the methods of converting digital signals to PLO 2 analogue signals (DAC) and vise versa by using the related circuits. Construct application electronic circuits during practical works based on the theory and principle operation of the circuits. PLO 1 Deliver an oral presentation to display good communication PLO 2 skills. PLO 3 PLO LEARNING DOMAINS C1,C2,C3,C4, C5, C6, P1,P3,P4, A4 C1, C4, C5,P1, P3,A4 C1, C2,C4,C5,C6, P1,P3A3,A4 C1,C3,P2,A4 C1,P1 : June 2011 : Electrical Engineering Department : Diploma in Electrical Engineering (DET) & Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Communication ) DEP : EE301 : Electronic Circuits :3 :2 : 4 (Theory : 2 Hours , Practical : 2 Hours) : 60 (Theory : 30 Hours, Practical : 30 Hours) : Nil : Lian Ai Chen 06- : 06-2636687 (1165) : lianaichen@pmm.edu.my

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PLO 1 : Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to well defined electrical and electronic engineering procedures and practices. PLO 2 : Demonstrate practical skills which includes the ability to troubleshoot, repair and do maintenance work for electrical and electronics equipment. PLO 3 : Communicate effectively with the engineering community and the society at large. Legend:
Cognitive Domain C1: Knowledge C2: Comprehension C3: Application C4: Analysis C5: Synthesis C6: Evaluation Psychomotor Domain P1: Imitate P2: Manipulate P3: Precision P4: Articulation P5: Naturalization Affective Domain A1: Receiving Phenomena A2: Responding to Phenomena A3: Valuing A4: Organizing Values A5: Internalizing Values

STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT) NO 1. 2. Lecture Self Learning : Theory Preparation before theory class viz.review/ download lesson notes. Preparation after theory class viz. additional references. Preparation for theory test. Practical Practical work Skill/Practical Report Self Learning : Practical Preparation before practical class viz.review/ download lesson notes. Preparation after practical class viz. additional references. Preparation for practical test. Tutorial Other Assessment Task End of Chapter Problem Essay Question Total Credit = SLT/40 LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES SLT (HOURS) 30 9

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEK

W1 (04.07.2011 08.07.2011)

TOPIC & SUBTOPICS

ASSESSMENTS

STUDENT REGISTRATION

W2 W3 (11.07.2011 22.07.2011) W4 W5 (25.07.2011 05.08.2011) W6 W10 (08.08.2011 09.09.2011)

1.0 LINEAR DC POWER SUPPLY Block diagram and functions of a transformer, rectifier, filter, voltage regulator and divider. Types of rectifier, filter and regulator circuits. 2.0 OSCILLATORS Types of Sinusoidal wave oscillator; Phase Shift. Armstrong, Hartley, Colpitts, Crystal Oscillator. Comparison between the different types of oscillator. 3.0 OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS (OP-AMP) Basic concept of Differential Amplifier, Op-Amp characteristics. Different configurations of op-amp: inverting amplifier, noninverting amplifier, voltage follower, summing amplifier, subtractor, instrumentation amplifier, differentiator, integrator. Linear applications: log and antilog amplifier, voltage-to-current converter, current-to-voltage converter. Non-linear applications: comparator. MID SEMESTER BREAK 4.0 TIMERS Operation and applications of timer integrated circuits; 555/556 ICs. Different modes of timer circuit: astable, bistable and monostable modes. Schmitt trigger. 5.0 FILTERS Different types of passive filters: low-pass filter, high-pass filter, band-pass filter. Frequency response curve. Application of op amp in active filters. 6.0 AD / DA CONVERTERS The working principles of analogue to digital and digital to analogue converters. Analogue to digital converter circuits: resistive divider circuit and R-2R ladder circuit. Digital to analogue converter circuits: digital ramp, successive approximation. STUDY WEEK

Quiz 1 (Topic 1) Quiz 2 (Topic 2) End Of Chapter

(Topic 2)
Theory Test 1 (Topic 1, 2 & 3)

W9 (29.08.2011 02.09.2011) W11 W12 (12.09.2011 23.09.2011) W13 - W14 (26.09.2011 07.10.2011) W15 - W17 (10.10.2011 28.10.2011)

Quiz 3 (Topic 4)

Practical Test (Topic 4)

Quiz 4 (Topic 5)
End Of Chapter

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Presentation (Topic 6) Theory Test (Topic 6)

W18 W19 (31.10.2011 11.11.2011) W20 - W21 (14.11.2011 25.11.2011) ASSESSMENT

FINAL EXAMINATION FOR SESSION JUNE 2011

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Types Of Assessment 1. Continuous Assessment (CA)

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CLO1,CLO4,CLO5 CLO2, CLO4,CLO5 CLO2, CLO5 CLO1,CLO2,CLO4, CLO5

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Quiz (minimum 4) Theory Test (minimum 1) Practical Test (minimum 1) Practical Work (minimum 6) Other Assessment Task a) End of Chapter (minimum 2) Presentation (minimum 1)

CLO1, CLO4, CLO5 CLO3, CLO4 CLO1,CLO2,CLO3, CLO4, CLO5

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REFERENCES

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Theodore F. Bogart, Electronic devices and circuit (6th), Prentice Hall Donald A. Neamen, Electronic Circuit Analysis And Design, Mc Graw Hill Addison Wesley, Elelctronics and system approach (2nd), Neil Storey Albert Paul Malvino, Electronic Principles (6th), Mc Graw Hill Naemen, Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design (2nd), Mc Graw Hill Theodore F. Bogart Jeffrey S. Beasley, Guillermo Rico, Electronic devices and circuit (6th), Prentice Hall

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Ronald J. Tocci, Digital System: Principles & Applications, Prentice Hall, Inc

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