Electronics Laboratory is an experimental lab course that provides the fundamentals of electronic design, simulation, construction, test and debugging of analog electronic circuits. Lectures will be devoted to design strategies and methods. The intensive use of LTspice simulations will allow circuit analysis before its fabrication. The course will include several measurement techniques to perform the experimental tests.
teacher profile teaching materials
Passive components (R, L, C); Active components (BJT, MOSFET, JFET); Amplifiers; Bias; Amplification configurations; Feedback and stability.
OPAMP recalls
Ideal operational amplifier; Basic configurations; Real amplifiers. Datasheets.
Noise theory
Introduction; Noise sources; Component noise models; Equivalent input noise; Noise in single stage amplifiers; Noise in OPAMPs; Low noise electronic design.
Preamplifiers
Introduction; BJT Input stages ; FET Input stages; BJT/FET hybrid input stages; OPAMP input stages. Examples.
Tone control/equalization
Recalls on active filters; Tone control; Graphic equalizers; Examples
Power stages
Recalls on output stages; class A output stages; Discrete class AB output stages; Integrated output stages; Integrated power amps + booster. Examples.
Power supply
Introduction; Regulated power supplies; Unregulated power supplies; Design example.
Thermal design
Dissipation; Derating characteristics; Examples; Safe Operating Area.
LTspice Tutorial
Part 1: Getting started, installation, schematic editor
Part 2: Analysis (operating point, DC sweep, time domain, frequency domain)
Part 3: Noise analysis
Part 4: Plot window, distortion analysis
Part 5: Parametric analyses, Monte Carlo analysis
LTspice simulations
Simulation and analysis of: audio preamplifier, tone control circuit, power amplifier.
Instrumentation
Picoscope 2206B (oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer)
Amprobe digital multimeter complete with test leads
Prototype station equipped with power supply and other functions
Computer and software for measurement management
Laboratory exercises
Audio preamplifiers; Tone control circuits; Power amps.
C.D. Motchenbacher, J.A. Connelly, “Low noise electronic system design”, Wiley Interscience.
P. Tobin, “PSpice for Circuit Theory and Electronic Devices”, Morgan&Claypool Pub.
+ additional learning material on Moodle platform
Programme
Device and circuit recallsPassive components (R, L, C); Active components (BJT, MOSFET, JFET); Amplifiers; Bias; Amplification configurations; Feedback and stability.
OPAMP recalls
Ideal operational amplifier; Basic configurations; Real amplifiers. Datasheets.
Noise theory
Introduction; Noise sources; Component noise models; Equivalent input noise; Noise in single stage amplifiers; Noise in OPAMPs; Low noise electronic design.
Preamplifiers
Introduction; BJT Input stages ; FET Input stages; BJT/FET hybrid input stages; OPAMP input stages. Examples.
Tone control/equalization
Recalls on active filters; Tone control; Graphic equalizers; Examples
Power stages
Recalls on output stages; class A output stages; Discrete class AB output stages; Integrated output stages; Integrated power amps + booster. Examples.
Power supply
Introduction; Regulated power supplies; Unregulated power supplies; Design example.
Thermal design
Dissipation; Derating characteristics; Examples; Safe Operating Area.
LTspice Tutorial
Part 1: Getting started, installation, schematic editor
Part 2: Analysis (operating point, DC sweep, time domain, frequency domain)
Part 3: Noise analysis
Part 4: Plot window, distortion analysis
Part 5: Parametric analyses, Monte Carlo analysis
LTspice simulations
Simulation and analysis of: audio preamplifier, tone control circuit, power amplifier.
Instrumentation
Picoscope 2206B (oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer)
Amprobe digital multimeter complete with test leads
Prototype station equipped with power supply and other functions
Computer and software for measurement management
Laboratory exercises
Audio preamplifiers; Tone control circuits; Power amps.
Core Documentation
P. Horowitz, W. Hill, “L’arte dell’elettronica”, ZanichelliC.D. Motchenbacher, J.A. Connelly, “Low noise electronic system design”, Wiley Interscience.
P. Tobin, “PSpice for Circuit Theory and Electronic Devices”, Morgan&Claypool Pub.
+ additional learning material on Moodle platform
Reference Bibliography
noneType of delivery of the course
42 hours of lessons including: lectures in the classroom, practical simulation exercises, practical laboratory experimentsAttendance
Attendance is optional but highly recommended.Type of evaluation
oral exam + technical report (optional)