Module Code - Title:

EE4313 - ACTIVE CIRCUIT DESIGN 1

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

2

Tutorial

1

Other

0

Private

5

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

EE4102

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

Introduction to Active Circuit Design and Analysis.

Syllabus:

REVIEW OF BASIC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS- Basic Circuit Elements, Phasors and Complex Impedance, Circuit Analysis TheoremsAC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS û Combining impedances, frequency response, source conversions, Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits, Mesh and Nodal Analysis, Bridge Networks, D-Y and Y-D conversions. RESONANCE û Series and Parallel Resonance CircuitsAMPLIFIERS: Properties of an ``ideal'' amplifier. Input and Output impedance. Introduce the Operational Amplifier as an approximation of an ideal amplifier. Simple inverting and non-inverting amplifier circuits. SMALL-SIGNAL MODELS: Modelling of simple MOS and BJT amplifiers. AMPLIFIER TYPES: Characteristics of common-emitter (common source), common-base (common gate) and common-collector (common-drain) topologies. Gain characteristics, input, output impedances and key application strengths of each type.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Determine and Simulate Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits of Linear Circuits Carry out Mesh and Nodal Analysis of AC Linear Networks by analysis and simulation Determine Properties and Characteristics of Series and Parallel Resonant Circuits Explain the basic models, characteristics and applications of Field Effect Transistors operating in DC and AC mode Analyse different BJT and FET amplifier circuits Simulate circuits to aid analysis and support the design process

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

None

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

Identify the range and types of IC components and the practical limitations imposed on these e.g. tolerances during manufacture

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

The module will be delivered through a combination of Lectures, interactive problem classes and hands on laboratory sessions. Assessment will be by coursework, class test and end of semester exam.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

None

Prime Texts:

Malvino, A. and Bates, D.J. (2006) Electronic Principles, , McGraw Hill.

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

Michael.Connelly@ul.ie