Analogue and Digital Electronic Fundamentals

Course aim

To introduce students to the basic building block of a modern digital/analogue system, their characteristics and performance.

Course content

DC and AC circuit theory, semiconductors component characteristic and application, principles and applications of operational amplifiers, binary number systems and hexadecimal representation, binary arithmetic, signed and unsigned numbers, Boolean algebra, logic gates, flip-flops, logic families, conversion between analogue and digital signals, specification of D/A and A/D converter, microprocessor and microcontroller architecture, microcontroller programming.

Textbook(s)

Hambley A. R 2010, Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 5, Prentice Hall, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1064	Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2
EEET 1025	Electricity and Electronics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 11 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	20 hours x Block

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical Logbook, Test (Mid semester)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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