The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of the analysis and design of analog circuits. It continues on the basic concepts of operational amplifiers, diodes and DC transistor circuits that were explored in ELET1400. Topics to be covered include circuit application of solid state devices to the designs of various diode and transistor circuits. The differential amplifier and its use in the design of operational amplifiers are discussed. The students are also introduced to the functional operation of commonly used linear ICs along with the basic concepts of oscillations. The course ends with some examples of data conversion circuits that demonstrate the operational relationships between analog and digital circuits.
The use of manufacturers’ data sheets for the design of analog circuits is an integral part of this course. The learning experience is enhanced with computer-based exercises and assignments. The assignments will include: (1) a take home problem solving questions design to test student understanding of the theory; and (2) a report in the form of an IEEE paper structure on a survey of the state-of-the-art in analogue circuit designs. The intent is to expose the student to high level technical publications. Circuit simulation tools will be used throughout this course.
Amplifiers Review of amplifier characteristics. Design and analysis of op-amp circuits including inverting, non-inverting and buffer amplifiers. Integrating and Differentiating amplifiers. Logarithmic and exponential amplifiers.
Comparators Design and use of zero-crossing and level-sensing comparator circuits. Schmitt trigger and window-detecting circuits.
Active Filters Frequency and phase response of different filter types. Design and use of multiple Butterworth low-pass and high-pass filters. Design and analysis of both low-Q and high-Q bandpass and band-rejection filters.
Power Supplies Design of simple linear power supplies and capacitor filtering. Simple regulator circuits using op-amps. Principle, design and analysis of switch-mode power supplies.
Oscillators Conditions for oscillations in a circuit. Design and analysis of oscillators using devices such as timers and PLLs
One 2-hour final exam 60%
One 1-hour in-course tests 20%
Assignments 20%
After completing this course, students should be able to:
Text Book:
“Fundamentals of Analog Circuit”by Thomas L. Floyd and Dave Buchlu, 3rd Edition, 2008
Supplemental Reading :
“Electronics devices and Circuit Theory” – by Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, 2008
Internet Resources:
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