Overview

This topic provides students with an understanding of basic electronics. It includes: Digital Electronics: digital design concepts, number systems and signed numbers, combinational logic and design, minimisation of logic expressions, hazards, sequential logic and design, finite state machinesAnalog Electronics: circuit variables and elements, simple resistive circuits, techniques of circuit analysisMicroprocessors: … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of combinational and sequential digital logic
  • Develop the fundamental theoretical and practical skills required to carry out the design and analysis of digital electronic circuits
  • Introduce the elements and basic operation of a microprocessor
  • Introduce the manufacture and processes of thick and thin film microelectronics, printed circuit boards, and surface mount packages the processes, practice, and assessment of soldering, component mounting and other connection methods, and fire safety

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Analyse, design and construct simple digital circuits
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Analyse, design and construct simple finite state machines
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Understand and apply basic principles of electric circuit theory
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Understand and use electrical components and instruments
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Have knowledge and understanding of microprocessors, motors and sensors
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Write simple programs for a microcontroller
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Have knowledge and understanding of microelectronics, printed circuit boards and surface mount technology
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Perform and assess electronics assembly tasks, such as soldering and wiring

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