Large-signal circuits
K C Ng
4 points * 26 lectures, 24 laboratory hours * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: ECS3361 (Small signal amplifiers), ECS3311 (Circuit theory II)
Non-linear and large-signal electronics. Rectifiers, filters; wave-shaping circuits; clamps, clippers, pulse circuits; logic gates; static characteristics, switching speed; multivibrators - astable, bistable, monostable; op amps: offset voltages and bias currents; non-linear applications - logarithmic amplifiers, rectifiers, peak detectors; gain-bandwidth considerations, slew rate; differential amplifiers - common mode rejection, transducers and instrumentation amplifiers; interference - hum, ground-loop effects, decoupling; oscillators - Barkhausen criterion, RC oscillators.
Assessment
Examinations (2 hours): 75% * Laboratory work and assignments: 25%