Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the students can design, analyze, construct and measure basic operational amplifier circuits. They understand the limitations of the circuits due to the nonideal behavior of the amplifier chip. They understand the concept of the frequency response and are able to measure the amplitude and phase response of the amplifier circuits in the laboratory.

Content

Amplification and dB conversions
Input and output resistance
Operational amplifier
Inverting and non-inverting operational amplifier circuits
Voltage follower and weighted summer
Differential and instrumentation amplifier
First order active filters
Nonidealities of the operational amplifier circuit
Frequency response

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.