Electrical Network Analysis and Design

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

120 hours

Prerequisite for this subject is:

None

Knowledge of the following subject is recommended

ELEN20002(431-210) Electrical Circuits 2

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This subject develops a fundamental understanding of linear time-invariant network models for the analysis and design of electrical and electronic systems. Topics include:

• Transient and frequency domain analysis of linear time-invariant (LTI) models – linearity, time-invariance, impulse response and convolution, oscillations and damping, the Laplace transform and transfer functions, frequency response and bode plots, lumped versus distributed parameter transfer functions, poles, zeros, and resonance;
• Electrical network models – one-port elements, impedance functions, two-port elements, dependent sources, matrix representations of two-ports, driving point impedances and network functions, ladder and lattice networks, passive versus active networks, multi-stage modelling and design, and multi-port generalisations;
• Analysis and design of networks involving ideal and non-ideal operational amplifiers.

These topics will be complemented by exposure to software tools for electronic circuit simulation and further development of laboratory skills.

On completing this subject the student should be able to:

• Model and analyse the linear time-invariant behaviour of electrical and electronic systems, in both the time and frequency domain;
• Design, construct and test passive and active electrical networks that achieve specified linear time-invariant behaviour;
• Use software tools to simulate the behaviour of linear electrical networks.

• 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, not exceeding 30 pages in total over the semester, worth 30%;
• A one hour mid-semester test, worth10%.

TBA

Electric Circuits (James W. Nillson, Susan Riedel)

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
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so