Electronic System Implementation

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

• Devices such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, switches, transducers, motors, diodes, transistors, op-amps, voltage regulators, comparators, oscillators, timers, A/D and D/A converters, microprocessors and controllers;
• Circuit functions and techniques such as buffering, referencing, signal conditioning, filtering, bridges, detection, waveform generation, and pulse-width modulation;
• Microprocessor programming, the role of assembly and high-level languages, assemblers, compilers and debuggers;
• PCB layout, circuit assembly, and soldering techniques;
• Measurement and test with multimeters and oscilloscopes;
• Design issues such as performance limits, robustness, modularity, reuse, reconfiguration, scalability, manufacturability and tradeoffs.

• Apply practical knowledge of a range of standard electronic devices and circuit functions and techniques.
• Identify choices in implementing a design for a given problem and make tradeoffs on the basis of the relative merits of different approaches.
• Assemble, test and debug the hardware and software components of simple electronic systems.

• One, written examination, not exceeding three hours, at the end of semester, worth 60% (must pass written exam to pass subject);
• Continuous assessment of project work, including submitted work, not exceeding 30 pages in total over the semester, worth 30%,
• A presentation at the end of semester, worth 10%.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
• Ability to conduct an engineering project
• Ability to manage information and documentation
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so