Course detail

Electronic Circuits Theory

FEKT-NTEOAcad. year: 2011/2012

Introduction to the theory of electronic circuits and systems. Modern electronic components and functional blocks, their description modelling and application. . Circuit description in frequency and time domain. Network functions and their properties. Methods of analysis of nonlinear and linearized circuits. Advance network analysis, CAD. Basic principles of the synthesis and design of the electronic circuits. Principles of nonlinear parametric and switched circuits. Circuits in current mode.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Petržela, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students become familiar with the extended fundamentals of general circuits and systems theory, their application to electronic circuits, utilization of PC for their analysis, and with practical measurements of typical electronic circuits.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Performance of all laboratory measurements and passing their reports.
Active participation on all computer trainings.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with extended fundamentals of general circuits and systems theory and apply them to electronic circuits, to show utilization of PC for their analysis and to verify theory by practical measurements of typical electronic circuits.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

K.Vrba, F.Kouřil: Non-linear and parametric circuits, Ellis Horwood Ltd., Chichester, 1988 (EN)

Recommended reading

Ch. A. Desoer, E. S. Kuh:Basic circuit theory.McGraw-Hill, New York, 1969 (EN)
J. Vlach, K. Singhal: Computer methods for circuit analysis and design. VAN, New York, 1994 (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-TIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch MN-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Petržela, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to the theory of electronic circuits and systems.
Modern electronic components and functional blocks, their description and ABM modelling.
Modelling real electronic components and functional blocks.
Analysis of linearized circuits with regular elements.
Analysis of circuits with irregular elements and functional blocks.
General properties of network functions. Circuit description in frequency and time domain.
Sensitivity and tolerance analysis. Noise analysis.
Design and synthesis of the circuits. Synthesis of the RLC two-poles.
Computer aided analysis and synthesis. Studding of parasitic influences. Optimization.
Analysis of the network stability. Oscillation.
Principles of nonlinear and parametric circuits. Circuits in current mode.
Methods of analysis of nonlinear circuits.
Principles of switched networks, switched capacitors, switched currents.

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Petržela, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introductory information, analysis by the MATHCAD program
Symbolical circuits analysis by the SNAP program
Basic introduction to the PSPICE program
DC and AC analysis of electrical circuits
Time analysis, models of basic elements
Design and analysis of a simple amplifier
Final test.

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Petržela, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Operational amplifier, properties, applications
Two-poles with negative input resistance
Transistor amplifier and liniter
Change of frequency spectrum in nonlinear circuits
Diode rectifiers
Parametric AM modulator
Final test (15 pt.)