EEEN30020 Circuit Theory

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module contains an advanced presentation of the circuit theory needed for the analysis of electrical and electronic circuits. Topics to be covered include:
- two-ports and their matrix descriptions
- methods of circuit simulation as applied to linear resistive circuits (modified nodal analysis), nonlinear resistive circuits (Newton-Raphson) and dynamic circuits (numerical integration)
- definition and properties of the Laplace transform and the use of the transform in circuit analysis
- analogue filters: transfer functions, scaling and transformation, passive and active realisations

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Define what is meant by a two-port, explain how a two-port can be described in matrix form, and derive the matrix descriptions of appropriate two-ports.
2. Explain the methods used by a simulator such as Spice to simulate lumped circuits, both resistive and dynamic, linear and nonlinear. Implement these methods for small sample circuits. Simulate circuits from the scope of the module.
3. Analyse the operation (transient and steady state) of lumped linear circuits with general source waveforms.
4. Design active and passive filters to meet given specifications.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36

Tutorial

6

Laboratories

6

Autonomous Student Learning

72

Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures and labs 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

EEEN20020


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
EEEN20020 - Electrical&Electronic Circuits


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Homework, In-Class or Online Tests, Tutorials and Attendance Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

Examination: Final Examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Lab Report: Laboratories Unspecified n/a Graded No

20


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 12:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 15:00 - 15:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 9 Fri 15:00 - 16:50
Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 4, 10 Fri 15:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 5, 11 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 7, 12 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 6, 10 Fri 12:00 - 13:50
Autumn