Advanced Electronics and Communication Technology (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:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) By carrying out scientific research in their field, graduates evaluate and interpret deeply and broadly, their findings and apply their findings.
2) Graduates have extensive knowledge about current techniques and methods applied in engineering and their limitations.
3) Graduates can complet and implement knowledge using scientific methods using limited or incomplete data; can use the information of different disciplines together.
4) Graduates are aware of new and evolving practices of their profession, examinining new knowledge and learning as necessary
5) Graduates can define and formulate problems related to the field, develop methods to solve them and apply innovative methods in solutions.
6) Graduates develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and develop innovative / alternative solutions in their designs.
7) Graduates design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; analyze and investigate the complex problems encountered in this process.
8) Lead in multidisciplinary teams, develop solution approaches in complex situations, work independently and take responsibility.
9) A foreign language communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Transfers the processes and outcomes of their work in a systematic and explicit manner, either written or verbally, in the national or international contexts of that area.
11) Recognize the social, environmental, health, safety, legal aspects of engineering applications, as well as project management and business life practices, and are aware of the limitations they place on engineering applications.
12) Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, announcement of data and in all professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	By carrying out scientific research in their field, graduates evaluate and interpret deeply and broadly, their findings and apply their findings.
2)	Graduates have extensive knowledge about current techniques and methods applied in engineering and their limitations.
3)	Graduates can complet and implement knowledge using scientific methods using limited or incomplete data; can use the information of different disciplines together.
4)	Graduates are aware of new and evolving practices of their profession, examinining new knowledge and learning as necessary
5)	Graduates can define and formulate problems related to the field, develop methods to solve them and apply innovative methods in solutions.
6)	Graduates develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and develop innovative / alternative solutions in their designs.
7)	Graduates design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; analyze and investigate the complex problems encountered in this process.
8)	Lead in multidisciplinary teams, develop solution approaches in complex situations, work independently and take responsibility.
9)	A foreign language communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10)	Transfers the processes and outcomes of their work in a systematic and explicit manner, either written or verbally, in the national or international contexts of that area.
11)	Recognize the social, environmental, health, safety, legal aspects of engineering applications, as well as project management and business life practices, and are aware of the limitations they place on engineering applications.
12)	Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, announcement of data and in all professional activities.

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