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Unit Overview

Description

This unit covers analogue circuits; linear operational amplifiers (op-amps) applications; nonlinear applications of op-amps; characteristics of practical op-amps (CMRR, Bias currents, DC offsets); op-amp frequency and phase response; stability and compensation; low noise design; noise processes; characterisation of noise processes (mean and RMS voltage, auto-correlation function, power spectral density); transistor noise models; general amplifier noise models; low noise circuit design; phase noise characteristics of amplifiers; and phase noise characteristics. Students gain an understanding of the design of analogue electronic circuits and an appreciation of the factors that limit their performance including the effects of noise. They gain hands-on experience and proficiency in design according to application requirements.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2025UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) locate and assess information in relevant databases; (2) express information effectively and succinctly; (3) model feedback amplifier using two port network theory; (4) model and describe electrical noise of common circuit elements; and (5) apply computer-aided design (CAD) tools in design and analysis of amplifier.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratories; (2) project assignment; and (3) examinations. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Tyrone Fernando
Unit rules
Prerequisites
62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation)
Advisable prior study
(ELEC3015 Signals and Systems
or ENSC3015 Signals and Systems) and (ELEC3014 Electronic Materials and Devices
or ENSC3014 Electronic Materials and Devices) and (ELEC3021 Circuits and Electronics
or ENSC3021 Circuits and Electronics)
Contact hours
lectures, practical classes and laboratories
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.