Electronics Engineering
Analyse linear networks, design filters, amplifiers and oscillators, and confirm designs with frequency-response and sweep tools.
Degree-level circuit theory with every result checked on the bench.
Before you start: Algebra, complex numbers; calculus helps for transients
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Module 1: Circuit analysis
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Module 2: Network theorems
Module 3: Transients
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Module 4: AC and phasors
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Module 5: Filters and frequency response
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Module 6: Diodes and supplies
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- 12 V → 5 V regulators
- LM317 adjustable regulator
- Linear supply: transformer, bridge, capacitor, regulator
- Voltage doubler and Cockcroft–Walton multiplier
- Split supply: ± rails for op-amps
- Diode clipper and clamper
- Buck converter from parts
- Boost converter from parts
- SEPIC: output above and below the input
- Charge-pump inverter: a negative rail
- Adjustable bench supply 1.25–20 V
Module 7: Transistor amplifiers
- BJT current gain (β)
- Common-emitter amplifier
- Emitter follower (buffer)
- Push-pull output stage
- BJT small-signal model (hybrid-π)
Extra practice:
- Darlington pair
- Class A, B and AB output stages
- Long-tailed pair (differential amplifier)
- Current mirror
- Cascode amplifier
- LED constant-current driver
- Ideal-diode OR-ing: USB plus battery
Module 8: Op-amps and feedback
- Inverting amplifier
- Non-inverting amplifier
- Difference amplifier
- Integrator
- Instrumentation amplifier
- Negative feedback and stability
Extra practice:
- Summing amplifier
- Voltage follower (buffer)
- Precision rectifier (superdiode)
- Peak and envelope detector
- High-side current sensing
- ADC front end: reference and anti-alias filter
- Class-D amplifier from parts
Module 9: Oscillators and timing
- Op-amp relaxation oscillator
- 555 astable (LED flasher)
- Schmitt trigger
- Oscillator criteria (Barkhausen)
Extra practice:
- 555 monostable (one-shot timer)
- RC phase-shift oscillator
- Wien-bridge oscillator with lamp stabiliser
- Colpitts and Hartley LC oscillators
- Crystal oscillator (Pierce)
- UJT relaxation oscillator
- 555 delay-off timer with relay
Module 10: Digital systems
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