Subject Description Form
Subject Code
EIE3305
Subject Title
Integrated Analogue and Digital Circuits
Credit Value
3
Level
3
Pre-requisite
Basic Circuit Analysis (EIE2100)
Basic Electronics (EIE2102)
Analogue Circuit Fundamentals (EIE3100)
Co-requisite/
Exclusion
Nil
Objectives
To develop an in-depth understanding of the design principles and
applications of integrated analogue and digital circuits.
Intended Subject
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Category A: Professional/academic knowledge and skills
1. An understanding of the fundamental principles and applications of digital
logic circuits.
2. An ability to design periodic signal generators from digital logic circuits.
3. An understanding of filter design principles and circuit technologies.
4. An ability to apply theory and realize analog filter circuits.
5. An understanding of designing digital system with HDL language.
6. An ability to perform logic synthesis using FPGA tools.
Category B: Attributes for all-roundedness
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. An ability to think critically and creatively
9. An ability to assimilate new technological development in related field
Contribution of the
Subject to the
Attainment of the
Programme
Outcomes
Programme Outcomes:
Category A Professional/academic knowledge and skills
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Programme Outcome 1: This subject contributes to the programme
outcome through teaching of some of the elements of integrated
analogue and digital circuits and providing the students with an
opportunity to practice the application of knowledge.
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Programme Outcome 4: This subject contributes to the programme
outcome by providing opportunity for students to solve practical
engineering problems pertaining to the field of integrated analogue and
digital circuits.
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Programme Outcome 5: This subject contributes to the programme
outcome through providing the students with an opportunity to practice
computer/IT tools, e.g., Xilinx FPGA, SPICE.
Category B Attributes for all-roundedness
 Programme Outcome 7: Work in a team collaboratively. This subject
contributes to the programme outcome by providing the students with an
opportunity to practice working in a team.
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
Syllabus:
1. Digital Circuits
1.1 Digital logic circuit families: Transistor-transistor logic (TTL),
emitter-coupled logic (ECL), and CMOS logic. Input and output
characteristics. Fan-in (in CMOS) and fan-out (in TTL). Noise
margin. Time delay. Power loss. Switching speed.
1.2
1.3
Multi-vibrators:
Mono-stable, bi-stable and astable circuits.
Saturating and non-saturating multi-vibrators. Schmitt trigger and
555 timer.
Memory circuits: RAMs, ROMs and EPROMs.
2. Analog Filter Design
2.1 Basic filter principles. Filter approximations (e.g., Butterworth,
Chebychev, elliptic, Cauer, etc.). Transfer functions for low-pass,
band-pass, high-pass, and band-stop filters. Frequency responses
(magnitude and phase).
2.2 Analogue filters: lossless passive realization and active RC
realization. Standard first-order filters and biquads.
2.3 Discrete-time realizations. z-domain functions. Active switchedcapacitor realization. Standard first-order filters and biquads.
3. Introduction to HDL Styles Digital Design and Synthesis
3.1 Basic language structures: data types and modules. Structural and
behavioural specifications: basic gates, user-defined primitives,
modelling
levels,
synthesizable
operations,
continuous
assignments. Procedural specifications: blocks, functions and
tasks, blocking and non-blocking assignments, control and
conditional constructs.
3.2 Basic design methodology: small module design, module
validation, finite state machines. Managing large complexity
leading to large designs.
3.3 Synthesis to FPGA: timing, area and power considerations.
Laboratory Experiments:
1. Design of electronic circuits using Xilinx FPGA tools.
2. Simulation of filter design using SPICE.
Teaching/ Learning
Methodology
Teaching and
Learning Method
Intended
Subject
Learning
Outcome
Remarks
Lectures
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
fundamental principles and key
concepts of the subject are
delivered to students
Tutorials
2, 4
students will be able to clarify
concepts and to have a deeper
understanding of the lecture
material;
problems
examples
discussed
Laboratory sessions
4, 6, 7, 8, 9
and
are
application
given
and
students in groups of 2-3 will
conduct practical measurement
and evaluate the performance of
electronic circuits
Alignment of
Assessment and
Intended Subject
Learning Outcomes
Specific
Assessment
Methods/Tasks
%
Weighting
1. Continuous
Assessment
Intended Subject Learning
Outcomes to be Assessed
(Please tick as appropriate)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
40%
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2. Examination
60%
Total
100%
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The continuous assessment consists of assignments, quizzes and two tests.
Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in
assessing the intended learning outcomes:
Specific Assessment
Methods/Tasks
Remark
Short quizzes
mainly objective tests (e.g., multiple-choice
questions, true-false, and matching items)
conducted to measure the students’ ability to
remember facts and figures as well as their
comprehension of subject materials
Assignments, tests and
examination
end-of chapter type problems used to evaluate
students’ ability in applying concepts and skills
learnt in the classroom;
students need to think critically and creatively
in order to come with an alternate solution for
an existing problem
Laboratory sessions,
mini-project
each group of students are required to produce
a written report;
accuracy and the presentation of the report will
be assessed;
oral examination based on the laboratory
exercises will be conducted for each group
member to evaluate his technical knowledge
and communication skills
Student Study Effort
Expected
Class contact (time-tabled):
•
Lecture
24 Hours
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Tutorial/Laboratory/Practice Classes
18 hours
Other student study effort:
•
Lecture: preview/review of notes;
homework/assignment; preparation for
36 Hours
test/quizzes/examination
•
Tutorial/Laboratory/Practice Classes: preview of
materials, revision and/or reports writing
Total student study effort:
Reading List and
References
27 Hours
105 Hours
Textbooks:
1. R. Schaumann and M.E. Van Valkenburg, Design of Analog Filters, New
York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
2. J.P. Hayes, Introduction to Digital Logic Design, Reading: AddisonWesley, 1993.
Reference Books:
1. P.R. Gray, Paul J. Hurst, Stephen H. Lewis and Robert G. Meyer, Analysis
and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, New York: Wiley, 2001.
2. D. Van den Bout, The Practical Xilinx Designer Lab Book, Englewood
Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1999.
nd
3. S. Yalamanchili, VHDL – A Starter’s Guide, 2 edition, Prentice Hall
International.
4. 4. D.R. Smith and P.D. Franzon, Verilog Styles for Synthesis of Digital
Systems, Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 2000.
Last Updated
Aug 2012
Prepared by
Dr Martin Chow