Study Guide

Objective

After completion of the course the students are able to apply their understanding of operational amplifiers to more complex systems such as active filters, oscillators, regulators as well as AD and DA converters. The students are able to design a printed circuit board using SMD components and how to outsource the fabrication of the board.

Content

Multistage differential transistor amplifiers as operational amplifiers, active load
Basic oscillator theory
Wien-Bridge and phase shift oscillators
Multiorder active filters
AD- and DA-converters
Regulators
Project

Prerequisites

Analog Electronics or equivalent knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.