ECE3161 Analogue electronics
Faculty of Engineering
ECE3161 Analogue electronics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ECE2131 or ECE2031 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE3161
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE3161
1 unit list ECE3161 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
The unit consolidates MOS and BJT single ended amplifiers, and introduces the design of advanced analogue building blocks, such as differential amplifier circuits, current mirrors, reference voltage circuits, regulators and operational amplifiers. Opamp design and its corresponding frequency response, as well as ways to improve arising stability issues (e.g. using pole compensation) are discussed.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Experimental sessions: Set laboratoriesThreshold hurdle25%
- Experimental sessions: Mini projectThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply semiconductor theory to the design of analogue electronic circuit structures.
- 2
Apply detailed device knowledge and small signal modelling to the analysis of electronic circuits.
- 3
Reflect on how transistors and electronics are used in more complex circuits, and in higher frequency and oscillator applications.
- 4
Apply feedback, stability and dominant pole compensation to operational amplifier structures.
- 5
Design electronic circuits using hand calculations and simulation tools.
- 6
Appraise the operation of electronic circuits in the laboratory.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities12 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Laboratories22 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The online expert-led sessions are used to present common learning objectives of all students. The practice class will be an interactive experience, where students are expected to participate in a set of problems. The experimental sessions involve hardware and/or simulation of electronic circuits, performed individually or in small groups.
Learning resources
Required resources
Experimental Sessions Workbook, LTspice (SW), Scopy (SW)
Lecture notes and practice class question set.
Recommended resources
Microelectronic Circuit Design, Jaeger & Blalock, McGraw Hill, 5th Ed.
Technology resources
Where it fits
ECE3161 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
- ECSYSENG04Parts C. and D. Electrical and computer systems engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceElectrical and computer systems engineeringNo reviews yet
- ROBMCTRN03Parts C. and D. Robotics and mechatronics engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceRobotics and mechatronics engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Arthur Lowery
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Arthur Lowery
- Ir Mithila Seva Bala Sundaram
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE3161?
You need ECE2131 or ECE2031 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ECE3161?
ECE3161 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ECE4191.
When is ECE3161 offered?
In 2023, ECE3161 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE3161?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE3161 have an exam?
No. ECE3161 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE3161?
ECE3161 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.