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ELEC876 – Advanced Electronics Engineering

2018 – S1 Day

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convener
Sourabh Khandelwal
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Room 131, 7 Wally's Walk
Friday 2-3 pm
Tutor
Surya Sharma
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7 Wally's Walk
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Credit points Credit points
4
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MEng and ELEC643 and ELEC676
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
ELEC476
Unit description Unit description
This unit integrates prior learning in a specialist area of engineering with problem solving, emerging technology and aspects of engineering application, technical reporting and self-management to prepare students to work at a professional capacity. The unit aims to address the application of fundamental principles and methods at an advanced level in the context of standards and practices, modelling, analysis, design and practical implementation. The unit also develops skills in the critical evaluation of information, software and sources of error and experimental methods. Learning will be achieved using case studies, laboratories, presentations, group work and traditional lecture format. The specific topics will focus on current advances in the area including advanced electronics systems such as PLLs, oscillators, analogue-to-digital conversion, power conversion and control, IC design, radio circuits and systems, RF measurements, and CAD.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Understand operation of MOSFETs and their mathematical models.
  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design digital CMOS circuits using EDA tools
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Understand the concepts of noise in MOSFETs and its implication on analog circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design analog CMOS circuits using EDA tools

General Assessment Information

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. 

Reports

Late submission on lab reports will get 10% mark deducted per day after the deadline

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
In-Class Mid Term Test 25% No Week6 or Week7
Final Exam 40% No TBD
Practicals 35% No Biweekly

In-Class Mid Term Test

Due: Week6 or Week7
Weighting: 25%

In-class test at the mid term.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understand operation of MOSFETs and their mathematical models.
  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Understand the concepts of noise in MOSFETs and its implication on analog circuits

Final Exam

Due: TBD
Weighting: 40%

3 hours final exam.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understand operation of MOSFETs and their mathematical models.
  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Understand the concepts of noise in MOSFETs and its implication on analog circuits

Practicals

Due: Biweekly
Weighting: 35%

Practicals will be on simulations using EDA tools on different modules. Students should submit reports on the laboratory/simulation work.

Format for reports will be given in iLearn.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design digital CMOS circuits using EDA tools
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Understand the concepts of noise in MOSFETs and its implication on analog circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design analog CMOS circuits using EDA tools

Delivery and Resources

Text Books:

Sedra and Smith "Microelectronic Circuits", Cambridge University Press.

Ben G. Streetman and S. Banerjee "Solid State Electronics Devices", Pearson

Reference Books/Resources:

Series of engineering journal references

Notes:

Lecture notes will be provided 

EDA tools:

AWR will be provided for simulations

Consultation hour:

This will be posted on iLearn

 

Unit Schedule

Check in iLearn

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Graduate Capabilities

PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative

Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design digital CMOS circuits using EDA tools
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Understand the concepts of noise in MOSFETs and its implication on analog circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design analog CMOS circuits using EDA tools

PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills

Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understand operation of MOSFETs and their mathematical models.
  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design digital CMOS circuits using EDA tools
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Understand the concepts of noise in MOSFETs and its implication on analog circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design analog CMOS circuits using EDA tools

Assessment tasks

  • In-Class Mid Term Test
  • Final Exam
  • Practicals

PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Understand operation of MOSFETs and their mathematical models.
  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design digital CMOS circuits using EDA tools
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Understand the concepts of noise in MOSFETs and its implication on analog circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design analog CMOS circuits using EDA tools

Assessment tasks

  • In-Class Mid Term Test
  • Final Exam
  • Practicals

PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability

Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Apply understanding of MOSFET operation for design of CMOS logic circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design digital CMOS circuits using EDA tools
  • Apply MOSFET understanding to analog circuits
  • Ability to simulate and design analog CMOS circuits using EDA tools

Assessment tasks

  • In-Class Mid Term Test
  • Final Exam
  • Practicals

PG - Effective Communication

Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Assessment task

  • Practicals

Changes from Previous Offering

Content of selected topics has been reduced, based on feedback.

Tutorials have been added, also based on feedback.