S K Palit
3 points · 26 lecture hours and 13 laboratory hours · First semester · Clayton · Prerequisites: ELE3261
Objectives Understanding the properties and application of tuned amplifiers as applicable to communications equipment such as radio and television. Familiarity with coupled tuned circuits and their advantages in wide band RF applications. Appreciation of the switching performance of electronic components in high speed logic circuits and also high power devices as used in power electronics.
Synopsis Single and double tuned circuits, tuned amplifier design including practical aspects such as neutralisation and impedance matching. The operation and design of various types of oscillators, class C operation of oscillators and tuned amplifiers, filters, large signal amplifiers, Schmitt trigger. Charge control models of diodes and transistors. Introduction to switched mode power supplies and their specialised component requirements.
Assessment Examination (2 hours): 60% · Laboratory work and small project: 40%
Prescribed texts
Palit S K High frequency electronic circuits and systems Mi-tec Publishing, 1997
Recommended texts
Hambley A R Electronics Prentice-Hall, 1994
Sedra A S and Smith K C Microelectronic circuits 3rd edn, HBJ, 1991
Young P H Electronic communication techniques Maxwell Macmillan, 1994