Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Senior Lecturer
Sourabh Khandelwal
Contact via 9153
Room 319, 9 Wally's Walk
Mondays 12 noon to 1 pm Room 319, 9 Wally's Walk
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEngElecEng and 30cp at 3000 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
From modern telecommunications to tablet computing and from mobile handsets to the cloud, the limits of integrated circuit technology are being pushed to the limits of what is possible in terms of speed, size, and power. Beyond the IC itself, packaging concerns, both electrical and thermal, provide additional constraints in the design of the modern high performance integrated circuit. This unit will be taught from the research of both resident and visiting staff as well as from the latest research around the world.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more overall to obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD.
The submission of lab reports and assignments will be done via iLearn. Any lates submissions will lose 5% points per day after the submission deadline. No resubmissions permitted for lab reports and assignments. Extensions depeding on circumstances may be permitted at the discretion of unit convenor.
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. 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.
Final project presentation will be in Week 13 during laboratory hours.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Lab report | 15% | No | Week 4, Week 8, Week 13 |
Assignment | 15% | No | Week 3, Week 6 |
Lab participation | 5% | No | Weekly lab |
Design Presentation | 15% | No | Week 13 |
Final examination | 50% | No | Exam date |
Assessment Type 1: Lab report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 4, Week 8, Week 13
Weighting: 15%
Three lab reports on design works
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 3, Week 6
Weighting: 15%
Assignments based on lecture material
Assessment Type 1: Design Task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weekly lab
Weighting: 5%
Active and passive circuit implementation in the practical activities. Participation workload is assumed to take place inside the schedule teaching activity.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
Powerpoint or other suitable format presentation on the final design task.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 49 hours
Due: Exam date
Weighting: 50%
Final examination held in the formal exam period.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Industry standard CAD tool Microwave Office will be used for design project and laboratory excercises. Students will be provided with details on how to access this tool.
Refer to iLearn and lecture notes for the lecture schedule.
There will be practical during week-1. The first week laboratory will get students oriented to the CAD tool which will be used in this unit.
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Based on student feedback, the laboratory excercises in the initial weeks have been modified so that they cover main parts of building the final design project.
ALTUM RF (https://www.altumrf.com/) will award the top student of this unit during week 13 fianl project presentation session.
Top student is the student with highest marks in the unit by week-13. Final exam marks are not included for Altum RF award.
The award amount is 250$. The award may be shared between multiple students is top students have eual marks.
Based on student feedback, the laboratory excercises in the initial weeks have been modified so that they cover main parts of building the final design project.
Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook