INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Engineering

Department / Centre

Mechatronics Engineering

Programme

B. Eng (Mechatronics) (Honours)

Name of Course / Mode

Analog Electronics /Full time

Course Code

MCT 3234

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

Dr. Shahrul Naim Sidek

Rationale for the

Required course for Mechatronics Engineering Programme
inclusion of the course /
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Every Semester

Status

Core

Level

Proposed Start Date

Sem 2 2009/2010

Credit Value / Hours

3/120

Pre-requisites (if any)

MCT 2120

Final

Assessments
Midterm

34

Practical

Tutorial

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Lecture

Face to Face

Independent
Learning

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Total
Student
Learning
Time

73

120

Co-requisites (if any)

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Expose students to the concepts of circuit design using analog
integrated circuits.
2. Introduce students to the use of operational amplifiers in
generating functions.
3. Familiarize students to the design and implementation of

analog interface hardware for Mechatronics applications.

4. Expose students to software tools for analog electronic circuit
simulations.

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify suitable op amp for various circuit
applications.(A2)
2. Analyze contemporary op-amp design techniques
including rail-to-rail swing, dynamic frequency
compensation, low-voltage, etc and its performance (C4)
3. Apply fundamental methods to analyze noise in op-amp
circuitry (C3)
4. Design active filters, oscillators, comparators, timers,
voltage and current regulators by using op amps and linear
integrated circuits. (P5)
5. Analyze analog circuit performance prior to fabrication
with standard simulation software (SPICE). (C3)
Skills and how they are developed and assessed:
Skills
Development
Assessment
Technical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Analytical

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy

Lectures, Discussion, Assignment reports, Quizzes and Exams

Course Synopsis

Overview of operational amplifiers (Op-Amps), characteristics

and applications, comparators and controls, signal generators, OpAmps with diodes; differential, instrumentation and bridge
amplifiers, active filters, analog multiplier and its applications in
arithmetic and modulation circuits, integrated circuit timers,
digital to analog converters, analog to digital converters, linear
voltage regulators, phase locked loops.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, Tutorial

LO
Method
%
3,4,5
Miniproject
5
1,2,3,4,5 Quiz/Assignment
25
1,2
Mid-term Exam
30
2,3,4
Final Examination
40
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course

Assessment Methods and

Type/Course Assessement
State weightage of each
type of assessment.

01

Identify suitable op amp for various circuit

applications
Analyze contemporary op-amp design techniques
including rail-to-rail swing, dynamic frequency
compensation, low-voltage, etc and its performance
Apply fundamental methods to analyze noise in opamp circuitry
Design active filters, oscillators, comparators,

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

timers, voltage and current regulators by using op

amps and linear integrated circuits
Analyze analog circuit performance prior to


fabrication with standard simulation software
(SPICE).
Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks
Topics
Task/Reading
Hours
1,2
Introduction to Operational Amplifier: Overview of
Chapters 1, 2
operational amplifiers, interpretation of data sheets and
characteristics of an Op-Amp, experience with Op-Amp
circuits and applications. Ideal Op Amp models,
3
Inverting and Noninverting amplifiers, voltage follower,
Chapter 3
ideal voltage source, adder, difference amplifier, Single
Supply versus Dual Supply Circuit Analysis
Simultaneous Equations
4

Comparators and Controls: Positive feedback, Zero

crossing detector with hysteresis, voltage level detectors
with hysteresis, on-off control principles, adjustable set
point controller, IC precision comparator and
applications, window detector.

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Selected applications of Op-Amps: High resistance

voltmeter, voltage to current and current to voltage
conversion and applications, phase shifter, temperature to
voltage converters, integrators, servo amplifier,
differentiator
Signal generators: Op-Amp based multivibrators,
triangular wave generator, sawtooth wave generator,
balanced
modulator/demodulator,
precision
triangle/square-wave generator, universal trigonometric
function generator AD639, and Precision sine wave
generator.
Op-Amps with diodes: Precision rectifiers, peak
detectors, dead-zone circuits, precision clipper.
Instrumentation
amplifiers:
Differential,
Instrumentation and Bridge Amplifiers, Differential and
single ended amplifiers
DC performance: Bias, Offsets and Drift

Chapter 9

10

AC performance: Bandwidth, Slew Rate, Noise

Chapter 10

11

Active Filters: Filter characteristics, basic low pass

filter, low pass and high pass Butterworth filters, band
pass, wideband and narrow band filters, notch filters
active filter simulation with SPICE.
Active Filters: Active filter simulation with SPICE.

Chapter 11

7
8

12

Chapter 6

Chapter 7
Chapter 8

Chapter 11

13

14

Analog Multiplier, Modulation, Demodulation,

Frequency Change Applications: Four quadrant
multiplier circuit, frequency doublers, phase-angle
detection, amplitude modulation and demodulation
circuits, frequency shifting, universal amplitude
modulation receiver.
Oscillators, Phase Lock Loops, and Direct Digital
Synthesis: Essentials of Simple Oscillators, Principles
of Oscillation, Crystal Oscillators, Phase-Locked
Loop Systems, Building Blocks of PLL Systems, Phase
Detector, Voltage-Controlled Oscillator, Frequency
Divider.
Required references supporting the course

Chapter 12

Sergio Franco,
(2002)

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Robert F. C. and Fredrick F. D. (2000), Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits,
(6th ed.), Prentice Hall.
Recommended references supporting the course
Sergio Franco, (2002), Design with operational amplifiers and analog integrated circuits (3rd
ed.) McGraw-Hill.
Gayakwad, R., (1999), Op-Amps and Linear Integrated Circuits, (4th ed.), Prentice Hall.
Razavi, B., (2002), Design of Analog CMOS Circuits, (1st ed.), McGraw-Hill.

Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:
Programme Learning Outcome (PO)

MQF Domain

1. Engineering Knowledge (T) - Apply knowledge of mathematics,

Knowledge
sciences, engineering fundamentals and specialization to solve
complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis (T) Identify, formulate, perform relevant
literature review and analyze complex engineering problems, and
Knowledge
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
3. Design/Development of Solutions (A) Design solutions whilst
exhibiting innovativeness, for complex engineering problems and
design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs;
Knowledge
with appropriate consideration of cost, sustainability issues,
environmental impact, public health and safety, engineering ethics as
well as cultural and social needs
4. Investigation (D) - Conduct investigation on complex problems
whilst displaying creativity, by using research-based knowledge and
Practical Skills
method, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation
of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern Tool Usage (A & D) - Create and apply appropriate
techniques, resources and modern engineering/IT tools, which
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
includes making prediction and modelling of the complex engineering
activities with understanding of limitations.
6. The Engineer and Society (ESSE) - Apply reasoning based on
contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural,
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practices
7. Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) - Understand the impact of
Communication,
professional engineering solutions in societal, global, and
Leadership and Team
environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for
Skills
sustainable development.
8. Ethics (ESSE) Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and
Managerial and
commit to responsibilities and norms of professional engineering code
Entrepreneurial Skills
of practices.
9. Communication (S) - Communicate effectively within the
engineering community and with the society at large, which include
Information
Management and
but not limited to writing effective reports and documentation,
delivering effective presentation as well as giving and receiving clear Lifelong Learning Skills
instructions.
10. Individual and Team Work (S) - Able to function effectively both
Social skills and
as an individual or member of a team, or a leader in a diversified
Responsibilities
multi-disciplinary team settings.
11. Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the
Value, Attitudes and
preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning
Professionalism
in the broadest context of technological change.
12. Project Management and Finance (S) - Demonstrate and apply
engineering management and financial principles into ones work
Information
Management and
which include being an effective member/leader in projects with
Lifelong Learning Skills
multidisciplinary settings and identify opportunities of
entrepreneurship.

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to
matters pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the
environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.

Bloom's Taxonomy

New Version
Remembering: can the student recall define, duplicate, list, memorize, recall, repeat,
or remember the information?
reproduce state
Understanding: can the student
explain ideas or concepts?

classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate,

recognize, report, select, translate, paraphrase

Applying: can the student use the

information in a new way?

choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate,

interpret, operate, schedule, sketch, solve, use,
write.

appraise, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate,

Analyzing: can the student distinguish
discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment,
between the different parts?
question, test.
Evaluating: can the student justify a
stand or decision?

appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support,

value, evaluate

Creating: can the student create new

product or point of view?

assemble, construct, create, design, develop,

formulate, write.