Applied Electronics
Objectives
At the end of this course, students should have acquired the knowledge, skills, and competencies to:
· Design, implement, and test electronic circuits.
· Develop typical circuits, such as power supplies and operational amplifier-based circuits.
· Properly use tools and instruments for testing and diagnosing electronic circuits.
· Understand the operation and sizing of electronic circuits, applying these concepts to practical cases.
General characterization
Code
10526
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Orlando Manuel Neves Duarte Teodoro
Hours
Weekly - 5
Total - 74
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Electromagnetism
Electrical circuits
Bibliography
Main Bibliography
· Malvino, A., Bates, D. Electronic Principles. McGraw-Hill, latest edition.
(General fundamentals of electronics with practical applied examples.)
· Amaral, A. M. R. Eletrónica Aplicada. Edições Silabo.
(Circuit analysis, semiconductor devices, and practical applications.)
Additional Bibliography
· Other supporting materials provided throughout the semester, including lecture notes, technical articles, and test instrument manuals.
Teaching method
Lectures and lab sessions
Evaluation method
Attendance in theoretical classes is mandatory, in accordance with the Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos da FCT NOVA, and is a requirement for obtaining course credit.
The assessment of this course consists of three components:
1. Laboratory Work
Practical assignments are conducted in the laboratory, in groups of two students, and evaluated based on their performance in executing the tasks described in the protocols. The instructor may assign individual grades to group members, assessing accuracy, autonomy, and efficiency in performing the experiments.
The evaluation of laboratory work accounts for 20% of the final grade.
2. Written Tests
Two written tests will be conducted, each weighing 30% of the final grade.
In the case of a justified absence (e.g., due to health reasons), the student may take a final exam covering only the missing test.
3. Mini-Project
The mini-project is developed and assessed through a report, prepared according to the provided guidelines. This report should demonstrate the acquired skills, technical reasoning, and the quality of the work performed.
The mini-project evaluation accounts for 20% of the final grade.
Final Weighting:
· Laboratory Work: 20%
· Mini-Project: 20%
· Written Tests: 60% (30% each)
The “frequência” grade is calculated based on the laboratory work and the mini-project. If it is 10 or higher, the student gains access to the resit exam and may use it in the following academic year.
Subject matter
The course is structured around selected practical assignments that represent real-world applications of analog electronics. Each assignment will be introduced in the classroom with the necessary theoretical background and practical design considerations.
This year’s practical assignments will be:
· Regulated power supplies – characterization and design.
· From transistor to operational amplifier – analysis and implementation of fundamental circuits.
· Design with operational amplifiers – practical applications and performance optimization.
· Mini-project: Switched-mode power supply – design and implementation of a DC-DC converter.
The program provides a solid and hands-on approach, focusing on real-world applications of analog electronics, aiming to develop students’ ability to design, analyze, and test electronic circuits.