James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

EE5310 - Power Electronics and Electronics Applications

Subject Description

Power supplies: linear and switched mode; SCR devices, SCR controls; Large signal power amplifiers (Class A, B, C, D); Feedback Circuits; frequency compensation of operational amplifier circuits; Operational Amplifier circuits; Electronic multipliers and comparators. Planning, managing and implementing a group design project with emphasis on power electronics.

Learning Outcomes

• research and critically review advancements in electronic engineering systems
• design different types of electronic circuits such as oscillators and investigate their differences in terms of signal quality and performance
• use a range of software tools available in the area of electronic engineering for design and performance investigation of the electronic circuits
• write a design proposal, problem formulation, solution, and validation for correctness, and write a professional report and performing a professional presentation

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (25%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (15%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EE3300

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