ECE538 Analog FiltersIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PhD in Mechatronic Engineering (English) with a bachelor's degreeGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
PhD in Mechatronic Engineering (English) with a bachelor's degree
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

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:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. 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) Knowledge and ability to apply the interdisciplinary synergetic approach of mechatronics to the solution of engineering problems
2) Ability to design mechatronic products and systems using the mechatronics approach
3) Knowledge and ability to analyze and develop existing products or processes with a mechatronics approach
4) Ability to communicate effectively and teamwork with other disciplines
5) Understanding of performing engineering in accordance with ethical principles
6) Understanding of using technology with awareness of local and global socioeconomic impacts
7) Approach to knowing and fulfilling the necessity of lifelong learning

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knowledge and ability to apply the interdisciplinary synergetic approach of mechatronics to the solution of engineering problems
2) Ability to design mechatronic products and systems using the mechatronics approach
3) Knowledge and ability to analyze and develop existing products or processes with a mechatronics approach
4) Ability to communicate effectively and teamwork with other disciplines
5) Understanding of performing engineering in accordance with ethical principles
6) Understanding of using technology with awareness of local and global socioeconomic impacts
7) Approach to knowing and fulfilling the necessity of lifelong learning

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