School of Advanced Technology

ELECTRONICS II

School of Advanced Technology

Course Number:
ELN 8278 / Contribution to Program:
Vocational/Core / Educator(s):
Claude Sauriol
Applicable Program(s):
Computer Engineering Technology(178XRI) / AAL:
05 / Approval Date:
Dec, 2002
Approved By:
Title:Steve Finnagan, Chair
Electronics and Telecommunications Dept.
Course Hours:
Delivered:80
Normative:3hrs Theory/2hrs Lab / Prerequisites:
ELN8221 Electronics I
Corequisites:
None
Approved for Academic Year: 2002 - 2003

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The object of this course is to describe and employ in circuits the following basic electronic building blocs; operational amplifiers, voltage comparators, three terminal regulars, D to A converters, A to D converters, filters, and sample and hold. The student is also introduced to heat sink calculation applied to three terminal regulators. The lab is used to provide hands-on building and troubleshooting of circuits discussed in theory.

RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
This is a vocational course that supports the following vocational program standards: / This course contributes to your program by helping you to achieve the following provincial generic skills standards:
To be provided / To be provided.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Learning Requirements/Embedded Knowledge and Skills

Course Learning Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

When you have earned credit for this course you will have demonstrated an ability to:
1. Define the ideal properties of an 'ideal' operational amplifier. Analyze op. amp. circuits using ideal analysis. Be able to design and analyze the following op. amp. circuits; inverting, non-inverting, buffer, summer and subtractor, etc. Use of op amps to level shift and amplify transducer signals, amplitude limiting and clipping circuits. Data sheet and selection of suitable op amps. Use of op amps to manipulate a transducer output to a suitable voltage output. Loading. Noise.-Ideal analysis of op. amp. circuits and design of common op. amp. circuits. / - Ideal analysis of op. amp. circuits and design of common op. amp. circuits. Ability to amplify , level shift and amplitude clip given signals using op. amps.
2. Be able to use comparators in the following circuits; voltage level detector, voltage level shifter, simple Schmitt trigger using DC hysteresis ( pos. f.b.) . RC oscillator circuits. Open collector comparators, selection of pull up resistor. Noise. / -Recognize, design and analyze fundamental comparator circuits. Be able to use comparators to detect voltage levels without cross over oscillations. Understand and design Schmitt trigger RC oscillators.
3. Power supplies. Description of the basic linear and switching power supply. Comparison between the two types of supplies (efficiency, size, weight, cost, line and load regulation, output ripple, noise transient response and hold-up time) Three terminal regulators. Current limiting. Constant current source. / -Be able to select a suitable power supply. Be able to convert a three terminal regulator into a current source. Understand the significance of current limiting.
4. Be able to describe and compare the following types of DAC’s; weighted resistor and R-2R ladder. Be able to use CMOS DAC’s (voltage O/P) and current O/P DAC’s and retrieve relavant information from the data sheets. DAC applications. Be able to select a DAC for a given resolution. Modify DAC output range. Noise. / -Be able to select a DAC for a given application and to modify its output to suit the application.
5. Describe and compare the following type of ADC's; digital ramp counter, tracking, successive approximation and flash. Data sheet and applications for a selected ADC. Log ADC. Noise. / -Ability to select and use an analog to digital converter.
6. Filters. Description of the various types. Frequency response, Bode plot. Passive and active filters. Switched capacitor filters. / -Ability to use an active filter and understand frequency response.
7. Describe the basic sample and hold circuit. Define relevant data sheet terms. Be familiar with the integrated circuit LF398 sample and hold. Noise. / -Use of sample and hold.
8. Build, test and trouble shoot some of the circuits mentioned above on a proto board. Display and measure data for the circuits and compare observed to predicted data. / -Developing practical assembly and test skills and obtaining a working understanding of theory.
9. Document all lab work in a journal. this includes equipment lists, all circuit diagrams, tables of predicted and observed results. and a meaningful discussion of the observed performance. / - Neat and complete recording of data, graphical analysis, ability to compare theory with experimental data.

Learning Resources

[1] All course material is to be provided through my website

or handed out at class time

Microcap VII demo sofware will be used for simulations and can be downloaded from the internet site The instruction manual can also be downloaded from the same site.

Teaching/Learning Methods

[2]Learning activities and learning assessment activities will include:

Weekly Quizzes (or assignments).

Two (50 min.) Tests during the course of the semester.

Final exam lasting 2 ½ hours.

Lab mark based on attendance and successful completion of all lab assignments.

Evaluation/Earning Credit

% OF TOTAL MARK

QUIZZES25%

2 TERM TESTS33.3%

FINAL EXAM16.6%

LABS25%

TOTAL100%

NOTE: To pass the course the student must achieve a final mark of 50% or better in both the theory and lab components of the course.

[3]Prior Learning Assessment

[4]

PLA candidates may challenge this course if they show documentary proof of appropriate experience and an acceptable portfolio of technical documentation that they have personally originated.

Successful challenges will require candidates to:

a)score a minimum mark of 60% in a 2½ hour exam of a level comparable to the regular Final Exam and covering the full range of course material.

b)Successfully complete two lab exercises of a level comparable to the later labs of the regular LAB program, perform all measurements with skill, confidence, and accuracy, then document and analyse the data, and summarize the results.

GENERAL CLAUSES - School of Advanced Technology COURSE OUTLINES

Harassment/Discrimination/Violence will not be tolerated. Any form of harassment (sexual, racial, gender or disability_related), discrimination (direct or indirect), or violence, whether towards a professor or amongst students, will not be tolerated on the college premises. Action taken will start with a formal warning and proceed to the full disciplinary actions as outlined in Algonquin College Directive _ A8.

Harassment means one or a series of vexatious comment(s) or conduct related to one or more of the prohibited grounds that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome/ unwanted, offensive, intimidating, derogatory or hostile.

This may include, but is not limited to: gestures, remarks, jokes, taunting, innuendo, display of offensive materials, offensive graffiti, threats, verbal or physical assault, academic penalties, stalking, slurs, shunning or exclusion related to the prohibited grounds.

For further information, a copy of the official policy statement can be obtained from the Student Association.

The Use of Electronic Devices, with the sound turned on, during classes is strictly prohibited. In particular, cell phones are not to be used to communicate during a class. The use of any electronic devices during exams and mid_term tests, other than those sanctioned by the faculty in charge of the examination, is strictly prohibited.

Anyone caught using a prohibited device will be considered to have plagiarized, and will be treated as such in accordance with College Plagiarism Policy. For further details on this directive, consult the Algonquin College Directive E39 on the use of Electronic Devices in Class and Exams.

The School of Advanced Technology’s Standard Operating Procedure on Plagiarism and Academic Honesty defines plagiarism as an attempt to use or pass off as one’s own idea or product, work of another without giving credit. Plagiarism has occurred in instances where a student either directly copies another person’s work without acknowledgement; or, closely paraphrases the equivalent of a short paragraph or more without acknowledgement; or, borrows, without acknowledgement, any ideas in a clear and recognizable form in such a way as to present them as one’s own thought, where such ideas, if they were the student’s own would contribute to the merit of his or her own work.

Plagiarism is one of the most serious academic offenses a student can commit. Anyone found guilty will, on the first offense, be given a written warning and an “F” on the plagiarized work. If the student commits a second offense, an “F” will be given for the course along with a written warning. A third offense will result in suspension from the program and/or the college.

For further details on this directive, consult the Algonquin College Directive - E16 and the School of Advanced Technology’s Standard Operating Procedure on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty.

Disruptive Behaviour is any conduct, or threatened conduct, that is disruptive to the learning process or that interferes with the well-being of other members of the College community. It will not be tolerated.

Members of the College community, both students and staff, have the right to learn and work in a secure and productive environment. The College will make very effort to protect that right.

Incidents of disruptive behaviour must be reported in writing to the departmental Chair as quickly as possible. The Chair will hold hearings to review available information and determine any sanctions that will be imposed. Disciplinary hearings can result in penalties ranging from a written warning to expulsion.

For further details consult the Algonquin College Directive - E27.

GRADING SYSTEM

PERCENTAGE CONVERSION

GRADING SYSTEM
LETTER GRADE / % GRADE
Course learning outcomes are met in a
consistently outstanding manner / A+
A
A- / 90 – 100
85 – 89
80 – 84
Course learning outcomes are met in a consistently thorough manner / B+
B
B- / 77 – 79
73 – 76
70 – 72
Course learning outcomes are met satisfactory / C+
C
C- / 67 – 69
63 – 66
60 – 62
Course learning outcome objectives are met at a minimal level of achievement / D+
D
D- / 57 – 59
53 – 56
50 - 52
Course requirements are not met / F

1.A pass in each course is (50) per cent. In some courses, students may be required to achieve more than a minimal level of achievement in order to proceed in their program. For those courses, the course outline will stipulate the progression requirements, as will the supplementary program regulations.

2.PASS (P)/FAIL (F) designation can be used in certain courses, with the approval of the program academic manager

Students, it is your responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.

[1]Enter the LEARNING RESOURCES after this prompt.

[2]List the TEACHING METHODS after this prompt.

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