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Electronic Circuit Design (ELEN90056)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Ranjith Rajasekharan Unnithan: r.ranjith@unimelb.edu.au
Prof Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas: nirmalat@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email:
Dr James Bullock: james.bullock@unimelb.edu.au
Prof Kenneth Crozier: kenneth.crozier@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject provides an in-depth coverage of transistor (MOSFET and BJT) devices and their use in common circuits. In particular, students will study topics including: transistor operating modes and switching; principles of CMOS circuits; transistor biasing; current-source/emitter-amplifiers; low-frequency response; followers; class B amplifiers; current limiting; current sources and mirrors; differential pairs; feedback in amplifiers and stability; operational amplifiers; operational amplifier circuits; and voltage regulation. This material will be complemented by exposure to circuit simulation software tools and the opportunity to further develop circuit construction/test skills in the laboratory.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Design-focused field-effect and bipolar elementary transistor models, and design of elementary amplifier stages and biasing circuits. Static and dynamic behaviour of amplifier circuits including frequency response, feedback and stability, slew-rate and clipping. Operational amplifiers and opamp based circuits; voltage regulators, references and voltage converters. Verification of electronic circuits using simulation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject the student should be able to:
- Model and quantitatively analyse circuits with transistors and other nonlinear devices
- Design and test amplifier circuits
- Construct and test complex electronic circuits in the laboratory
- Use software tools to simulate the behaviour of electronic circuits
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed the following skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN30009 | Electrical Network Analysis and Design |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN30014 | Analog and Digital Electronics Concepts | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN30011 | Electrical Device Modelling | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Please note that the above prerequisites do not apply to students admitted to the 200 pt progam of the Master of Engineering.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
The anti-requisite for this subject is:
ELEN30007
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One written examination
| End of semester | 70% |
Continuous assessment of submitted group project work (2-3 students), not exceeding 30 pages over the semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
A mid-semester test
| Mid semester | 10% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 4 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, and continuous assessment of submitted project work. ILOs 3 and 4 are assessed as part of submitted laboratory exercises, and project work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Ranjith Rajasekharan Unnithan and Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures (3 x one hour lectures per week) and up to 30 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Ranjith Rajasekharan Unnithan: r.ranjith@unimelb.edu.au
Prof Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas: nirmalat@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinators Kenneth Crozier and James Bullock Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures (3 x one hour lectures per week) and up to 30 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Email:
Dr James Bullock: james.bullock@unimelb.edu.au
Prof Kenneth Crozier: kenneth.crozier@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
TBA
Recommended texts and other resources
B. Razavi, Fundamental of Microelectronics, John Wiley & Sons, January 2008
- Subject notes
Credit may not be obtained for both ELEN30007 (431-331) Electronic Circuit Design 2 and ELEN90056 Electronic Circuit Design.
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
In-class lectures will alternate subject exposition by the reader with interactive discussion and problem solving. Laboratory experience will focus on solving meaningful design problems through circuit design and implementation, and verifying completed designs using real-world testing and simulation infrastructure.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Lecture and lab notes developed by instructors, textbook. Some material (lecture notes from other institutions, etc) is publicly available through online resources.
Students will be using Digilent's Analog Discovery Kit in the laboratory for circuit implementation and testing. Students will need to buy the Analog Discovery Kit and further information will be given in the lectures during Week 1.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Subject will also incorporate guest lectures from industry to provide an industry context to the topics covered.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022