EEE462 Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog ConvertersIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: EEE462
Course Name: Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog Converters
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ÖMER CİHAN KIVANÇ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course focuses on Digital to Analog and Analog to Digital converters. Different types of ADC and DACs are explained and their operating techniques are covered.
Course Content: Fundamental parameters of ADC and DAC, Nyquist-Rate DAC, Nyquist-Rate ADC, Oversampling DAC and ADC, Sample and Hold, Voltage and Current References, Comparator

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding of fundamental performance parameters of DAC and ADC
2) Understanding of operations of DAC and ADC
3) Ability to analyze DAC and ADC measurement results
4) Ability to design Digital-to-Analog Converters
5) Ability to design Analog-to-Digital Converters
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Logic Functions, Gates and Metrics None
2) Review MOS Transistor Theory; NMOS Inverter with Resistor Load None
3) NMOS Interter with Saturated Load; NMOS Interter with Depletion Load None
4) NMOS Logic Gates None
5) CMOS Inverter None
6) CMOS Logic Gates-Clocked CMOS; Transmission Gates None
7) Sequential Logic Gates; Memories None
8) RAM Memory Cells; ROM Memory None
9) Digital to Analog Converters (DAC); Analog to Digital Converters (ADC) None
10) Diode Transistor Logic (DTL) Gates: Emitter Coupled Logic (ECL) None
11) Transistor Transistor Logic (TTL) Gates None
12) Schottky TTL and BiCMOS Digital Circuits; Schmitt Trigger Circuits None
13) Astable and Monostable Multivibrators; 555 Timer Circuit None
14) Voltage Regulators; Oscillators None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Analog Integrated Circuit Design, David A. Johns, Ken Martin, ISBN: 978-0-471-14448-9
References: Integrated Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters, Rudy Van De Plassche, ISBN: 0-7923-9436-4
Understanding Delta-Sigma Data Converters, Richard Schreier, Gabor C. Temes, ISBN: 0-471-46585-2

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 3
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) 5
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 1
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 5
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. 3
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 3 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Project 1 24 24
Homework Assignments 2 16 32
Midterms 1 16 16
Final 1 24 24
Total Workload 138