Course Name |
Communication Electronics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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EEE 536
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
|
7.5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
Second Cycle
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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;
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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. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
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 |
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 |
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
|
#
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PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
|
3
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4
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5
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1 | Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; evaluates, interprets and applies information |
-
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X
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-
|
-
|
-
|
|
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
|
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6 | Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs. |
-
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
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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
|
-
|
-
|
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9 | Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale. |
-
|
-
|
X
|
-
|
-
|
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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
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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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
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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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
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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