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    M.SC. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (With Thesis)

    EEE 536 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Communication Electronics
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    EEE 536
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    7.5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Second Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator -
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives This course aims to provide a graduate-level introduction to communication electronics. Course content includes the topics such as review of communication systems, transistor models and distortion creation, large-signal performance of basic gain stages in analog ICs; amplifier power series and distortion, distortion creation using source resistance and nonlinear beta, distortion in feedback amplifiers, basic output stages of ICs, simple bandpass amplifiers, transformators, basic electronics oscillators, analog multipliers, mixers, modulators, demodulators and detectors, phase-locked loop.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • learn how to design circuits for implementing analog and digital modulations,
    • learn how to analyze and evaluate performance of communication electronic circuits,
    • learn how to realize PLL, amplifiers, and oscillators used in communicaiton circuits,
    • have knowledge of the advantages and limitations of communication electronics design methods.
    Course Description Transistor models and distortion generation, large-signal performance at basic gain stages of analog ICs; power series and distortion in amplifiers, distortion generation using source resistance and nonlinear beta, distortion in feedback amplifiers, basic output stages of ICs, simple bandpass amplifiers, transformators, basic electronic oscillators, analog multipliers, mixers, modulators, demodulators and detectors, phase-locked loop.

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction, Review of Communication Systems Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 1)
    2 Large-signal performance of basic gain stages in analog ICs Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 2)
    3 Amplifier Power Series and Distortion Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 3)
    4 Distortion Generation Using Source Resistance and Nonlinear Beta Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 4)
    5 Distortion in Feedback Amplifiers Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 5)
    6 Basic IC Output Stages Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 6)
    7 Transformers Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 7)
    8 Midterm
    9 Simple Bandpass Amplifiers Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 9)
    10 Basic Electronic Oscillators Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 10)
    11 Analog Multipliers, Mixers and Modulators Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 13)
    12 Demodulators and Detectors Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 14)
    13 Phase-Locked Loops Pederson & Mayaram, Analog Integrated Circuits for Communication, 2nd ed., Springer, 2011 (Ch. 15)
    14 In-class Presentations
    15 In-class Presentations
    16 Review of the Semester  

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks The textbook referenced above and course slides
    Suggested Readings/Materials Related Research Papers

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    5
    30
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    1
    30
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    6
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    15
    4
    60
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    5
    10
    50
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    1
    45
    45
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    0
    Final Exam
    1
    22
    22
        Total
    225

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1 Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; evaluates, interprets and applies information
    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    2 Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and their limitations
    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    3 Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; can combine and use information from different disciplines
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    4 Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    5 Defines and formulates problems related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    X
    6 Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs.
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    7 Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modeling; analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    X
    8 Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations; can work independently and takes responsibility.
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    9 Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale.
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    10 Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form.
    X
    -
    -
    -
    -
    11 Is knowledgeable about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications, knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications.
    X
    -
    -
    -
    -
    12 Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity. Adheres to the principles of research and publication ethics.
    X
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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