James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

EE3300 - Electronics 2

Subject Description

Semiconductor devices, and particularly transistors, are ubiquitous in the modern world. This subject deepens your knowledge of transistor-level design of electronics. It covers important topics across the spectrum from small signal through to high power applications. Key topics include small signal amplifiers, power amplifiers, regulated power supplies, frequency responses of circuits, the use of feedback, stability conditions, oscillators, current mirrors, differential pairs, and differential amplifiers. The subject emphases the recognition of circuit functionality by identifying common building blocks, combined with detailed analysis through hand calculations and simulation models. Students also complete a significant design project to gain hands-on experience.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the functionality and performance characteristics of analog electronic circuits
• Design electronic circuits at the transistor level using systematic engineering methods, taking into account the relevant constraints and performance requirements
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the working principles of power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers and other devices, and apply this knowledge in engineering analysis and design
• Critically evaluate an electronics design and effectively communicate the results of this analysis

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Project report - (10%) - Individual
• Electronics Design Project and Presentation to explain and critically analyse the result - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - 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.

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