Module Information: Amplifiers 1
Amplifiers 1 is a core module in the Electronics, Computer Field Service,
and Telecommunications Certificate 1V courses. It is a nominal 40 hour module
covering basic amplifier concepts and Operational Amplifier circuits.
You are viewing a trial online version of this module, conducted by the Centre for Electronics and Communications. The teacher concerned is Jon Hull. His email address is j.hull@bhtafe.edu.au.
Accesss to this material is not limited. However, in order to obtain a pass in this module you must enrol at the Centre for Electronics and Communications, and to be assigned an online tutor. You will need to arrange with your tutor a suitable day to personally attend at the Center of Electronics and Communications to do the required practical exercises and to sit for the final examination. Three online quizzes are regularly provided during the module. Satisfactory completion of these quizzes will prepare you for the final examination, and collectively they can be considered as a practice exam.
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Module Topics: (Approximate Weekly Breakdown)
1. General amplifier concepts. Voltage gain, input resistance, output
resistance and their measurement. Introduction to voltage, current,
transconductance, transresistance amplifier concepts. Frequency response
and bandwidth limits.
2. Op Amp basics. Characteristics of ideal Op Amp. Inverting, non
inverting, and voltage follower circuits and their characteristics.
3. Summing amplifier and difference amplifier circuits. C.M.R.R.
calculations given difference and common mode gains. Comparator
circuits.
4. Some Op Amp non idealities: Gain Bandwidth product. Slew rate.
Use of data sheets to determine parameters.
5. Revision and practice exam.
6. Final Exam.
Assessment: Assignment work 10%, Practical work 10%, Final exam 80%.
All four prescribed practical tasks must be performed to a satisfactory level.