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ELEC2070 – Linear Circuits and Devices
2021 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Stuart Jackson
Contact via 9850 9137
Rm 315, 9 Wallys Walk
Tuesdays 3 - 5 pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(PHYS1520 or PHYS143 or ENGG150) and (MATH1020 or MATH1025 or MATH136 or MATH133)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit develops the fundamentals in electric and electronic circuits and the laboratory investigation and reporting. The unit covers the key electric circuit elements and their models, and analysing circuits including these models. Topics include: linear electrical components; energy dissipation, energy storage and power transfer; Kirchhoff's laws; transient versus steady-state. Linear electrical components include voltage and current sources, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Time domain vs frequency domain circuit analysis, and impedance concept is introduced, leading to ac circuit analysis and ac power concepts.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Calculate the response of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power.
- ULO2: Apply the method of time domain analysis of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power when an abrupt change is applied to the circuit.
- ULO3: Analyse circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of energy with a sinusoidal time dependence to determine the circuit’s response in terms of current, voltage and power.
- ULO4: Apply the method of frequency domain analysis and the Laplace Transform to determine the circuit response for all applied frequencies.
- ULO5: Physically construct and experimentally characterise circuits with one or more linear components
- ULO6: Write concise reports summarising methodologies used and the results obtained.
General Assessment Information
Notifications
Formal notification of assessment tasks, grading rubrics and due dates will be posted on iLearn. Although all reasonable measures to ensure the information is accurate, The University reserves the right to make changes without notice. Each student is responsible for checking iLearn for changes and updates.
Weekly Plan
A weekly plan of lectures, assignments, tests, laboratory and workshop sessions will be posted on iLearn. Students are expected to consult it and be aware of possible minor variations.
Assignment Tasks
Assignment questions will be posted on iLearn at least two weeks before their submission date. Assignment solutions will be posted within one to three days after the submission date. Submissions will not be accepted after the due date. All assignments must be submitted electronically through iLearn (in pdf format). Submissions are expected to be neatly written (or typed) in a logical layout and sequence. Markers WILL NOT grade poorly organised or illegible scans or drafts. The expected workload includes preparation of final copies and clear diagrams. Re-submissions will be permitted up to the original due date. All assignments should be prepared individually by you. It is expected that students consult tutors, lecturers or other students while learning the concepts, but copying assignments from others is not accepted. Students are expected to have read and understood the academic honesty policy.
Late submissions
Late submissions of assignments or absences from laboratories will not be accepted without prior arrangement made at least one week before the submission date. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgment of a formal notice of disruption of studies.
Grading
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more overall or obtain a passing grade P / CR / D / HD.
Supplementary Exam
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Assignment 1 | 3% | No | 14/3/2021 |
| Assignment 2 | 3% | No | 18/4/2021 |
| Assignment 3 | 3% | No | 9/5/2021 |
| Assignment 4 | 3% | No | 30/5/2021 |
| Test 1 | 5% | No | 10/3/2021 |
| Test 2 | 5% | No | 21/4/2021 |
| Test 3 | 5% | No | 19/5/2021 |
| Practical laboratories | 23% | No | Week 2 to Week 13 |
| Final Exam | 50% | No | TBA |
Assignment 1
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: 14/3/2021
Weighting: 3%
This is a take home activity
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Calculate the response of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power.
Assignment 2
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: 18/4/2021
Weighting: 3%
This is a take home activity
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply the method of time domain analysis of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power when an abrupt change is applied to the circuit.
Assignment 3
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: 9/5/2021
Weighting: 3%
This is a take home activity
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of energy with a sinusoidal time dependence to determine the circuit’s response in terms of current, voltage and power.
Assignment 4
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: 30/5/2021
Weighting: 3%
This is a take home activity
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply the method of frequency domain analysis and the Laplace Transform to determine the circuit response for all applied frequencies.
Test 1
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 10/3/2021
Weighting: 5%
20 minute test
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Calculate the response of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power.
Test 2
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 21/4/2021
Weighting: 5%
20 minute test
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply the method of time domain analysis of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power when an abrupt change is applied to the circuit.
Test 3
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 19/5/2021
Weighting: 5%
20 minute test
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of energy with a sinusoidal time dependence to determine the circuit’s response in terms of current, voltage and power.
Practical laboratories
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 2 to Week 13
Weighting: 23%
These are carried weekly from Week 2 onwards
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Calculate the response of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power.
- Apply the method of time domain analysis of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power when an abrupt change is applied to the circuit.
- Analyse circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of energy with a sinusoidal time dependence to determine the circuit’s response in terms of current, voltage and power.
- Apply the method of frequency domain analysis and the Laplace Transform to determine the circuit response for all applied frequencies.
- Physically construct and experimentally characterise circuits with one or more linear components
- Write concise reports summarising methodologies used and the results obtained.
Final Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 50%
End of session final examination. This is not a hurdle.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Calculate the response of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power.
- Apply the method of time domain analysis of circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of constant energy to determine all currents, voltages and power when an abrupt change is applied to the circuit.
- Analyse circuits composed of linear circuit elements with a source of energy with a sinusoidal time dependence to determine the circuit’s response in terms of current, voltage and power.
- Apply the method of frequency domain analysis and the Laplace Transform to determine the circuit response for all applied frequencies.
- Physically construct and experimentally characterise circuits with one or more linear components
- Write concise reports summarising methodologies used and the results obtained.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The unit will comprise of 12 lectures + Exam revision lecture in Week 13 with all the review material placed on iLearn.
Textbooks
PRIMARY TEXT:
J. A. Svoboda, R. C. Dorf, “Introduction to Electric Circuits 9th edition,” Wiley, 2014 (or 8th edition)
SECONDARY TEXTS:
W. H. Hayt, J. E. Kennedy, S. M. Durbin, "Engineering Circuit Analysis," McGraw Hill 2007 (8th edition)
A. R. Hambley, “Electrical Engineering, Principles and Applications, International Sixth Edition,” Pearson, 2014.
Required unit materials: • The textbook J. A. Svoboda, R. C. Dorf, “Introduction to Electric Circuits 9th edition,” is the primary text. Hayt can be used to supplement the unit. • Lecture notes and worksheets for laboratory sessions (available from iLearn) • Bound logbook for all practical sessions
Technology used: Typical electronic and electrical laboratory instruments such as voltage and current sources, voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, simulation software such as MATLAB and LT Spice will be used.
Unit Schedule
Introduction and Review of Thévenin and Norton circuits. Maximum available power.
Energy Storage
The Operational Amplifier
Complete Response: First and second order circuits
Steady state sinusoidal analysis. Concept of impedance.
AC circuit analysis. AC Thévenin and Norton circuits
Complex power: Maximum available, average power
Time domain vs frequency domain. Frequency response. Simple filters.
The Laplace Transform
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook