ECE538 Analog FiltersIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Power Electronics and Clean Energy Systems (English) with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Power Electronics and Clean Energy Systems (English) with thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: ECE538
Course Name: Analog Filters
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 10
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDEM KIVANÇ TÜRELİ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To introduce the fundamental principles of amplifiers and feedback to the student so that they may analyze and design circuits.
Course Content: Multistage amplifiers. FET and BJT cascaded circuits. Frequency response of amplifiers. Differential amplifiers and the common mode reflection ratio (CMRR). OP-AMPs and OP-AMP applications. Analysis of circuits with feedback. Classification of power amplifiers. Class A, B and C power amplifiers.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Frequency analysis of amplifier circuits.
2) To be able to analyze differential amplifiers.
3) To be able to analyze and design OP-AMP circuits.
4) To be able to analyze feedback circuits.
5) To be able to analyze and design power amplifiers.
6) To use signal generators and DC voltage sources to build transistor and OP-AMP circuits, and to use a multimeter and oscilloscope to perform measurements on these circuits
7) To be able to function in a team to perform communication experiments.
8) To be able to communicate experimental and theoretical results using lab reports.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to analyze multistage amplifier circuits
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) Multistage amplifiers. Hybrid connection (FET and BJT cascaded)
2) Frequency response of amplifier. Standard forms of asymptotic plots.
3) Low-frequency response of amplifiers.
4) High-frequency response of amplifiers.
5) Differential amplifier. The effect of a transistor current source to improve CMRR.
6) Basic characteristics of operational amplifier (OP-AMP).
7) Application of OP-AMP (amplification, summation, subtraction, controlled voltage and current sources).
8) Application of OP-AMP (integration, differentiation, precision rectification). Slew rate.
9) Feedback theory. Effect of feedback on gain, stability and frequency response of amplifier.
10) Feedback in non-inverting and inverting amplifiers. Feedback examples by using reflected resistance method.
11) Classification of power amplifiers. Allowable dissipation. Resistive loaded class A power amplifier.
12) Class A power amplifier using transformer coupled load. Maximum output power.
13) Class B Push-Pull power amplifier. Complementary symmetry.
14) Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: ELECTRONICS DEVICES AND CIRCUIT THEORY, Robert Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, Prentice Hall, 2012.
References: http://web.mit.edu/klund/www/courses/filter.html
Kenall L. Su, Analog Filters, Springer Link 1996.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Reaches the information in the field of power electronics and clean energy systems in depth through scientific researches; evaluates the knowledge, interprets and implements.
2) Has the extensive information about current techniques and their constraints in the field of Power Electronics .
3) Using limited or missing data, completes the information through scientific methods and applies; integrates the information from different disciplines.
4) Aware of new and emerging applications of his/her profession; learn and examine them if needed.
5) Builds the Power Electronics problems, develops methods to solve and implements innovative ways for solution.
6) Develops new and/or original ideas and methods; develops innovative solutions for the design of a process, system or component.
7) Designs and implements the analytical, modeling and experimental-based researches; resolves the complex situations encountered in this process and interprets.
8) Leads multi-disciplinary teams, develops solution approaches to complex situations and takes responsibility.
9) Uses at least one foreign language at the general level of European Language Portfolio B2 and communicates effectively in oral and written language.
10) Presents the process and results of the work in national and international media systematically and clearly in written or oral language.
11) Describe the social and environmental dimensions of Power Electronics Engineering applications.
12) In the stages of data collection, interpretation and publication as well as all professional activities, he/she considers the social, scientific and ethical values.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Reaches the information in the field of power electronics and clean energy systems in depth through scientific researches; evaluates the knowledge, interprets and implements.
2) Has the extensive information about current techniques and their constraints in the field of Power Electronics .
3) Using limited or missing data, completes the information through scientific methods and applies; integrates the information from different disciplines.
4) Aware of new and emerging applications of his/her profession; learn and examine them if needed.
5) Builds the Power Electronics problems, develops methods to solve and implements innovative ways for solution.
6) Develops new and/or original ideas and methods; develops innovative solutions for the design of a process, system or component.
7) Designs and implements the analytical, modeling and experimental-based researches; resolves the complex situations encountered in this process and interprets.
8) Leads multi-disciplinary teams, develops solution approaches to complex situations and takes responsibility.
9) Uses at least one foreign language at the general level of European Language Portfolio B2 and communicates effectively in oral and written language.
10) Presents the process and results of the work in national and international media systematically and clearly in written or oral language.
11) Describe the social and environmental dimensions of Power Electronics Engineering applications.
12) In the stages of data collection, interpretation and publication as well as all professional activities, he/she considers the social, scientific and ethical values.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lab
Homework
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 10 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
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
Laboratory 10 2 20
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Homework Assignments 5 3 15
Midterms 1 12 12
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 171