Adv Electronics Sensors Instrumentation (524H1)
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Advanced Electronics, Sensors and Instrumentation
Module 524H1
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and industry standards to design and critically analyse complex electronic circuits including VCO/ phase-locked-loop used in applications such as modulators in modern communication systems
Systemically identify and analyse the limitations on the design of complex analogue integrated circuits, using literature and mathematical principles to calculate the effects of errors and devise advanced circuit techniques to improve the overall performance of sensors and instrumentation devices
Apply an integrated/systems approach to develop and understand advanced analogue system techniques including switch capacitor, complex filters and sensors using operational amplifiers
Learn how to develop a macromodel for an IC based on its terminal characteristics, I/O characteristics, DC transfer characteristics, frequency response, stability characteristic and sensitivity characteristic and be able to perform fault diagnosis of an electronic system including the selection of the appropriate components in a laboratory environment to build modern sensing applications
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 50.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | XVAC Week 1 | 60.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 6 | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 01111011100 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 00000000001 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
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