Course detail

Analogue Electronic Circuits

FEKT-BKC-AEYAcad. year: 2023/2024

Basic circuits of modern analogue technology with the emphasis on the combination of intuitive and computer-aided analysis and design.
Linear, nonlinear and parametric circuits, spectrum modification.
Transistor- and OpAmp-based amplifiers.
Feedback and stability.
Frequency filters.
RC oscillators.
Nonlinear applications.
Selected analogue integrated circuits.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

The student enrolling in this course would be able to:
- analyze simple linear resistive circuits via Ohm's law, KCL, KVL, and basic theorems
- utilize phasor method for computing of circuits in harmonic steady state
- solve DC states in simple nonlinear circuits containing diodes and transistors
- describe characteristics which define resistor, capacitor, and inductor
- explain general relationships between voltage and current for resistor, capacitor, and inductor

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Up to 30 points for the activity during the semester.
Up to 70 points for exam.
The content and form of controlled classwork as well as the way of its execution are specified by a regulation issued and yearly updated by the guarantee of the course.

Aims

The aim of this course is to make students familiar with the state-of-the-art of analogue signal processing by a suitable combination of theory, intuition, and computer simulation. The subject respects the co-existence of discrete components and permanently increasing amount of special integrated circuits.
The graduate is able to:
- explain what is the linear and nonlinear electric circuit
- specify the causes of linear and nonlinear distortion of signal passing through the circuit
- describe the basic properties of BJT's and MOSFET's and the way they affect the parameters of amplifiers
- describe basic linear and nonlinear characteristics of operational amplifiers
- draw schematics of basic amplifiers employing operational amplifiers and to explain their operation
- discuss advantages and drawbacks of modern active elements such as VFA, CFA, TIA, CCII, OTA
- explain possible strategies of the synthesis of higher-order frequency filters
- describe the features of common types of the approximations of amplitude frequency characteristics
- draw schematics of universal active biquads and to explain their purpose and operation
- explain the operation of basic feedback RC oscillators
- explain the purpose and circuit implementation of the hysteresis in integrated comparators
- describe a key idea of waveform generator via comparator and inertia filters
- explain the methods of the operation of modern voltage references

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BIOLEK, D. Analogové elektronické obvody - P. Elektronické učební texty, UMEL FEKT VUT Brno, 2007. (CS)
BIOLEK, D. Analogové elektronické obvody -L. Elektronické učební texty, UMEL FEKT VUT Brno, 2003. (CS)
BIOLEK, D. Analogové elektronické obvody. Hybridní studijní texty. Nesetrvačné obvody s operačními zesilovači. VUT Brno, 2015. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BKC-MET Bachelor's, 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Linear, nelinear and parametric circuits, spectrum transformation
Rectifiers, smoothing filters
Passive stabilizers
Voltage and power amplifiers
Feedback and stability of amplifiers
LC and RC oscillators
Mixers
Modulators and demodulators
Basic blocks of analogue integrated circuits
Operational amplifiers
Operational networks
Integrated stabilizers and lf power amplifiers
A/D and D/A converters

Fundamentals seminar

12 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Opening lesson
Operating point and its motion - design of amplifiers containing BJT and MOSFETs
Verifying OpAmp basic features
OpAmp networks
Operational rectifiers
Astable Flip-Flops and signal generators

Exercise in computer lab

12 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

MicroCap simulation:

Opening lesson
Operating point and its motion
Verifying OpAmp basic features
OpAmp networks
Operational rectifiers
Astable Flip-Flops and signal generators

Laboratory exercise

12 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Opening lesson
Operating point and its motion
Verifying OpAmp basic features
OpAmp networks
Operational rectifiers
Astable Flip-Flops and signal generators