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)	Prof. Dr. Murat AŞKAR
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

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	learn how to design circuits for implementing analog and digital modulations,
2	learn how to analyze and evaluate performance of communication electronic circuits,
3	learn how to realize PLL, amplifiers, and oscillators used in communicaiton circuits,
4	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	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4
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
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	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	-	-	-	-