Course syllabus - Basics in Electronics

Objectives

A lot of today´s technical equipment contains electronics of some kind. Large and complex electronic systems are vital parts of cars, airplanes, trains and computers. It is therefore important that any engineer well knows the fundamentals of electronics to be able to work with systems within any area of engineering. This is a basic course that will give the basic knowledge about electronic components and circuits. The course covers both basic analogue and digital electronics.

Learning outcomes

After passing the course the student should be able to:
- Apply electronic circuit laws to analyze DC circuits.
- Understand the ideal OP-amplifier and know it´s practical limitations.
- Identify and analyze standard OP-amp circuits.
- Know the basic digital components.
- Use binary and hexadecimal number system.
- Understand inductance and capacitance and be able to analyze transient behaviour of circuits containing these components.
- Analyze frequency characteristics of resonant circuits.
- In theory analyze the function of circuits.
- Reason about the practical applications of a circuit.
- Use measurement instruments to practically analyze circuits.
- Create circuits in practice for a given function.
- Analyze and value their solutions.

Course content

The course covers basic electronics, both analogue and digital. A short introduction to electro physics is first given followed by components like resistors, inductors, capacitors, OP-amps, gates and latches. The course covers both constant and transient signal component behaviour as well as frequency characteristics of circuits.

Tuition

Lectures and compulsory labs.

Requirements

General entry requirements

Examination

Exercise (LAB1), laboratory work, 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 6 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

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Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail