243-A06-HR Analog Circuits 1 (DC)Page

243-A06-HR Analog Circuits 1 (DC)Page 1


COURSE OUTLINE


Course Title

Analog Circuits 1 (AC)Semester

2Year

2010Official Course Number

243-A06-HRIn-house Course Number

Course Hours

75Weighting

2-3-3Credits

1 2/3Discipline

ElectronicsDepartment and/or Program

243.BB Computers & NetworksCourse Pre-requisites

Electronic Concepts, Computer as a Technologist’s ToolCourse Co-requisites

Digital Circuits 1Course DescriptionThis course examines AC circuits, and extends the resistor-based analysis techniquespresented in Electronic Concepts to steady state analysis of inductors and capacitors.Transient analysis of these reactive components is also covered. Circuit theory will bereinforced through laboratory experiments and circuit simulation.

Teacher(s)Office RoomNumber(s)

Office TelephoneExtension(s) email(s)

Hussam Al-Hertani 202 2020 [email protected]


Program Flow Chart

Competencies

This course will partially address the following competencies:

041R – Implement mathematical models related to electronics 037E – Diagnose an analog electronics problem 037C – Process technical information 041T – Replace electronics components

Program Context

Course Summary

In Analog circuits I, you will continue to learn fundamental concepts in electronics: circuittopology and assembly, components and their function, schematic representation of circuits,basic circuit network theory using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, experimental testing and data


gathering, component I-V characteristics, basics of reactive circuits using inductors andcapacitors and finally, concepts of power and energy.

You will perform experiments using electronic components and test equipment as well assoftware simulation.

Pre-requisite 243-A03-HR Computers as a Technologist’s Tool 243-A02-HR Electronic Concepts

Co-requisites 243-A07-HR Digital Circuits 1 – Combinatorial Logic

This is the first of three analog courses. The human senses are essentially analog in naturebecause they detect a continuous range of conditions. This class of electronic circuits istherefore an essential part of sensory systems such as vision, sound, feel, etc.

Co-op Outcomes

For the 1st co-op job placement, you will be able to perform entry level test, qualityassurance, and assembly tasks for competencies such as:

Read basic schematics. Breadboard electronic circuits. Make basic multi-meter and oscilloscope measurements. Use simulation software to duplicate hardware experiments. Use Microsoft office suite for reports, presentations, and documentation.

Student Outcomes

Simulate and assemble circuits. Perform various electrical measurements. Perform basic circuit analysis on circuits comprised of resistors, capacitors and inductors. Identify and service various electronic components. Synthesize black box concepts of electronic circuits. Draw basic electronic circuits block diagrams and schematics. Interpret and draw schematics based on industry (ANSI) standards. Provide net lists and part lists. Recognize circuit topology and interpret current flow. Analyze AC as well as DC circuits using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws. Illustrate circuit operating points via graphical analysis.


Employ the charging and discharging characteristics of a capacitor. Solve electrical power problems.

Moodle

The course Moodle page will contain:

Assignments, Lab instructions, due dates, marks etc. Additional resource documents Links to websites and educational videos

TextbookTitle: Electronics Technology Fundamentals: Conventional Flow Version. Publisher: Prentice Hall.Edition: 3rd Edition (Sep 12 2008).ISBN: 0135048745.

Most students should already have this book.A kit will have to be bought by the students from the bookstore later in the term.

Schedule

The weeks of the semester in the right hand column provide a rough guideline as to the length oftime spent on each topic.

Topic Chapter Approx. Week1. Alternating Current & AC Measurements (Review) Ch.9 12. Inductors & Transformers Ch.10 2-3

3. Introduction to Complex Numbers. Course Notes 44. Resistive-Inductive Circuits Ch. 11 5 - 65. Capacitors Ch.12 7 - 86. Resistive-Capacitive Circuits Ch. 13 9 - 107. RLC Circuits & Resonance Ch. 14 11 - 128. Frequency Response & Passive Filters Ch.15 13 - 149. RL & RC Circuit Pulse Response Ch.16 15 - 16

Attendance


You are expected to attend all classes and labs. If for any reason you are not able to attend,you must send me an email at your earliest convenience.

Classroom Behavior

No food items will be allowed in the lab. You must not deface the lab benches. You musttreat all equipment with respect.

You will not be allowed to use the lab periods to play games, download or play audio files,enter chat rooms, or use the computers for anything other than a legitimate classroomactivity.

A respectful and professional decorum must be maintained at all times. Disruptive studentswill be asked to leave the classroom. Anyone who fails to comply will be reported to theDean of Student Services.

Lectures

There will be 2 hours of lecture each week Wednesdays at 10:00-12:00. You are expected toread the textbook in advance and take notes during the class. Course slides and additionalresource materials are located on the course Moodle site.

Bring your textbook to the lectures and follow the presentation.

Labs (18%)

There are 3 hours of lab a week on Tuesdays at 08:00-11:00. You will be building a numberof circuits and performing experiments as shown below:

Lab 01 Inductors and Reactance Lab 02 Transformers Lab 03 Series and Parallel RL Circuits Lab 04 Capacitors and Reactance Lab 05 Series and Parallel RC Circuits Lab 06 Series and Parallel LC Circuits


Lab 07 Series RLC circuits Lab 08 Parallel RLC circuits Lab 09 Passive Filters Part 1 Lab 10 Passive Filters Part 2 Lab 11 RL and RC Switching Circuit Pulse Response Lab 12 Metal Detector Circuit

English Language Assessment (5%)

The College policy is that 5% of your final mark be reserved for assessing the quality of yourwritten language skills.

Soldering Exercise (2%)

During the last 4 weeks of the term. A soldering kit will be provided to thestudents. The students will be required to solder the kit correctly. Full marks willbe provided for those able solder the kit correctly and make it functional.

Assignments (12%)

You will be assigned to answer questions from the course textbook. These can be found onthe course Moodle site. The class will be organized into study groups so that you may sharethe workload and help each other to complete the assignments. All work must be submittedby the due date. Late assignments will be devalued 10% per day until received.

Assignment 01 - Alternating Current & AC Measurements Assignment 02 - Inductors & Transformers Assignment 03 - Complex Numbers. Assignment 04 - Resistive-Inductive Circuits Assignment 05 - Capacitors Assignment 06 - Resistive-Capacitive Circuits Assignment 07 - RLC Circuits & Resonance Assignment 08 - Frequency Response & Passive Filters Assignment 09 - RL & RC Circuit Pulse Response

You may be assigned up to 3 hours of homework per week. By using your time wisely, mostof this work can be completed while at school.


Quizzes (8%)

Weekly Quizzes will be given to the students. They will not be longer than 10 minutes.

MidTerm (15%)

There will be one MidTerm that will Take place in the Week of March the 8th.

Final Exam (40%)

The final exam will be closed book and cover all of the course material.

Evaluation

The final mark will be comprised of:

Assignments 12%Quizzes 08%MidTerm 15%Labs 18%Soldering Exercise 02%English Assessment 05%Final Exam 40%

100%

Course Survey

There will be an annonymous survey at the end of the course. This is not for marks but willbe used to evaluate your impresions of the course. This feedback will help the Department tomake adjustments in the program.

Availability

An appointment for consultation can be made at any time. However, I will generally beavailable in my office or in the lab, during the following times:

Monday 10:00-16:00


Tuesday 11:00-14:00WednesdayThursdayFriday 09:00-12:00

Bibliography & References

Required Textbook

Electronics Technology Fundamentals by Payne

Websiteshttp://moodle.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/

http://www.delmarlearning.com/companions/content/0766820831/quizzes/index.asp?isbn=0766820831

http://moodle.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/

http://www.delmarlearning.com/companions/content/0766820831/quizzes/index.asp?isbn=076682083125�20

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Appendix

The course delivery and content will be adapted as circumstances change, however the followinginstitutional requirements must always be met.

Value of AttendanceRegular attendance in course activities is essential for active participation in studentlearning. Students therefore, have an obligation to attend course activities and to arriveon time. Students who miss classes on a regular basis are not considered to beparticipating actively and thus decrease the possibility of academic success.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism or Academic Fraud occurs when you copy, reproduce, or paraphrasesignificant portions of someone else’s words or ideas without proper acknowledgement ofthese sources. Plagiarism is considered to be a serious offence (to avoid plagiarism,please refer to page 27 of the Heritage Handbook for English).

Grades

A passing grade in this course is 60%.

A mid-term grade will be not be given in this course; however, you will be regularlyinformed of your progress near mid-term. Marks can be examined at any time on thecourse Moodle page

Passing this course is a requirement for graduation.

Academic Integrity: In accordance with Heritage College’s Policy #33, Article 3,“Heritage College believes that the academic value of the diplomas and attestations itgrants rests upon the honesty of the learning relationship that exists between studentsand teachers. An act of academic dishonesty (such as cheating, plagiarism, or thefabrication of records) undermining the integrity of this relationship shall be considereda grievous offence.”


Program Competency Grid



041R – Mathematical modelsStatement of the Competency

041R – To implement mathematical models related toelectronics

Achievement Context For work activities associated with taking

measurements, diagnosing electronic problems,making modifications, conducting tests, and settingparameters

Using reference documents, data sheets, tables anddiagrams

Using measuring instruments and a calculator

CompetencyElements

Performance criteria: The student must be able to: Department/College ResponseEnabling criteria: (How toenable)

Assessing criteria: (How toassess)

1. Become familiarwith the situationrequiring theimplementationof a model

Interpret the situation, goals, documentation

2. Select the model Interpret mathematical concepts Interpret symbols, terminology and conventions Determine the relationship between model

components Select model considering the: situation, goals,

application3. Apply the model

to the situation Use mathematical formulas Use scientific notation, units of measurement Use problem solving methods Accurately calculate Recording results

4. Assess theresults

Check application results Review plausibility Make accurate corrections

Familiarize Students readingdatasheets and writingreports.

Through examples andinstruction, demonstrate tostudents how Mathematicalmodeling can be used toanalyze AC/DC circuits

Use Maple (othermathematical software) toolsto aid mathematical modeldevelopment

Use circuit simulation softwareand hands-on experiments todemonstrate the validity of thecircuit models.

Encourage students to buildand solder circuits.

Make successful completionof labs dependent on; i)data-sheet comprehension,and ii) a lab report writeup.

Through the use of targetedassignments, quizzes andexams.

Evaluate the use ofsimulation tools andmathematical software byintegrating them into theassignments and labs.

A lab writeup is requiredafter in each lab. In thesewrite-ups the students isrequired to compareexperimental and analyticaldata.

Labs and soldering projectscan be used to evaluate thestudents ability to build andsolder circuits.


5. Present theresults

Clearly present the results and methods used


037E – Analog TroubleshootingStatement of the Competency

037E – To diagnose an analog electronics problem

Achievement Context With various analog circuits, analog circuit diagrams

and equipment with and analog defect Following procedures Using appropriate French and English technical

documentation, measuring instruments and tools,antistatic equipment, a networked computer, diagnostictools and simulation software

In conformity with occupational health and safety rulesCompetencyElements



1. Become familiarwith the problemandspecifications

Interpret the problem Interpret the circuits, schematics, standards,

check methods

2. Identifyanomalies

Checks components’ conformity with schematicdiagrams

Inspect components Record inspection results

3. Takemeasurements

Select and use measuring instruments Observance proper procedures Make measurements, considering the effects of

the instruments Record results

4. Analyze theresults

Interpret the check results Perform calculations in accordance with:

applicable laws, concepts and theorems, circuits Process the results

Teach students how touse measuringinstruments such asmulti-meters andoscilloscope to facilitatethe debugging process.

Teach students todistinguish betweenfunctional and faultycomponents.

Instruct students on theart of building circuits withminimal chance for error.

Instruct students on effectivedebugging techniques. Encourage students to

document theirobjectives, followedprocedure, theirnumerical findings andtheir conclusions for alllabs.

Evaluate ability todevelop functionalcircuits via lab reports.

Evaluate ability todebug circuits duringlab periods.

Lab requirements willinclude proper use andinterpretation ofmeasurements

Lab requirementsinclude comparison ofmeasured and expectedresults

Lab requirementsinherently include theability to followinstructions and build acircuit from a providedschematic


5. Determine thecause or causesof the problem

Interpret deviations Perform diagnostics Verify hypotheses Verify diagnosis

6. Write a report Produce clear and accurate documentation Use appropriate terminology


037C - Information ResearchStatement of the Competency

037C - To process technical information

Achievement Context Processing information related to current and new

technologies Following standards, data sheets, specifications,

diagrams and manufacturer’s recommendations Using appropriate French and English technical

documentation, a networked computer and appropriatesoftware

CompetencyElements



1. Gather technicalinformation

Determine the information needed Use computer, software and search tools Determine reliability of various information

sources Communicate clearly when consulting resource

people Gather relevant and comprehensive information

2. Organize theinformation

Interpret information Sorting information Comparison of data Organize data

3. Record theinformation

Observe spelling and grammar rules Observe writing standards Use of software programs

4. Present theinformation

Prepare a presentation Select software programs Use software programs Organize and presentation information Consider the reader’s interest level

Access to informationsources:

4.1. Internet4.2. Textbooks4.3. Datasheets4.4. Library4.5. Technical dictionaries4.6. Glossaries4.7. Acronym lists Access to

Presentation Software4.1. Browser4.2. Word-processing4.3. Slide presentation

Class presentations Demonstrations Peer reviews Use of acronyms Use of jargon



041T - Electronic RepairStatement of the Competency

041T - To replace electronic components

Achievement Context Following standards and manufacturer’s

recommendations Using appropriate French and English technical

documentation, replacement circuits and components,equipment used for replacing components in variousmedia, antistatic equipment and measuring instruments

Department/College ResponseCompetencyElements

Performance criteria: The student must be able to: Enabling criteria: (How toenable)


1. Interpret therequest

Clarity of communication Accurate interpretation of: English and French

terminology, safety and protective measures,standards, schematic diagrams and assemblydrawings, manufacturer’s recommendations

2. Plan the work Accurate determination of techniques to use inaccordance with the request

Accurate identification of components to bereplaced

Appropriate selection of: equipment andaccessories, replacement components, productsto be used

Accurate determination of operations to perform Meticulous preparation of equipment and

measuring instruments3. Remove the

components Appropriate use of equipment Observance of disassembly techniques and

methods Careful cleaning of component location

Access to Repairequipment

6.1. Soldering iron6.2. Extraction tools6.3. Nuts & bolts Understanding of

componentcharacteristics

Laboratory exercises Common projects Unique project

Conformity toacceptable standards

Evaluate solderquality

Cold or rosin joint Amount of solder Fillet angle Wetting Shorts Shine Evaluate hardware

installation Insulation integrity Mechanical integrity Electrical integrity


4. Install thecomponents

Appropriate use of measuring instruments andequipment

Observance of assembly techniques andmethods

Careful cleaning of component location5. Check the work Careful inspection of the quality of the installation

Relevance of the tests performed Systematic detection of anomalies Accuracy of corrective measures

6. Record theinformation

Accuracy of information regarding the work done Relevance and clarity of explanatory notes

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