Degree in Health Engineering La Salle Campus Barcelona

Bachelor in Health Engineering

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Analog electronics

Description: 

This subject delves into the analysis, design and applications of electronic circuits with diodes, transistors (bipolar and unipolar) and operational amplifiers.

Type Subject
Primer - Obligatoria
Semester
Second
Course
1
Credits
6.00

Titular Professors

Previous Knowledge: 

Electronics fundamentals.

Objectives: 

Students acquire the knowledge and develop the skills indicated below:

1. Master the basic concepts of electronic circuit theory.

2. Application of electronics to solve engineering problems.

3. Design analog and digital electronic circuits for health engineering applications, such as sensors and medical instrumentation.

4. Identify and have the ability to apply knowledge in practice, in electronics problems in a laboratory environment within a work team.

Contents: 

1. Diodes

2. Transistor polarization

3. Small-signal transistor analysis.

4. Frequency response of the amplifiers.

5. Feedback.

6. Analysis of BODE diagrams

7. Operational amplifiers.

8. Nonlinear applications of operational amplifiers.

Methodology: 

The methodology used in this subject separates classes into two types: theoretical and practical. Within the theoretical classes, basically what is taught are master classes in which the theoretical content of the subject is explained and related problems are solved. In each theory block, problems are proposed for students to do at home and deliver to the teacher in order to carry out a more continuous evaluation. Likewise, within these classes, some are dedicated to proposing problems and having students solve them in situ, so that the student actively participates in them. The practical classes try to capture in practical examples everything that is being explained in class throughout the year. To carry out practical classes in the electronics laboratory, students are divided into smaller groups and a teacher is assigned per group. These classes are in person and are always done with the teacher at your side to advise on whatever is necessary. Students carry out their practices in groups of two.

Evaluation: 

The assessment elements for this subject are exams: mid-term, final (regular and extraordinary sessions), continuous assessment exercises (completed in and out of class) and laboratory sessions.

Evaluation Criteria: 

The following will be assessed:

  • The ability to rigorously analyze and justify the operation of basic circuits.
  • The correct application of electronic models and laws to obtain consistent results.
  • The ability to locate and interpret relevant data from specification sheets.
  • The appropriate selection and justification of components based on technical parameters.
  • The understanding of the operation of electronic circuits for healthcare engineering applications.
  • The quality of assembly, the correct use of instrumentation, and the reliability of measurements.
  • The ability to document results, interpret measurements, and troubleshoot problems.

Basic Bibliography: 

Llibre de problemes Apunts d'Electrònica J. Margalef, Anàlisi i Disseny de Circuits Analògics, Enciclopèdia Catalana, 1994 Boylestad, R. L., Nashelsky, L, Electrónica: Teoría de Circuitos y Dispositivos Electrónicos, PRENTICE HALL INC., 2009. Rashid, M.H. Circuitos Microelectrónicos: Análisis y Diseño, Editor: International Thomson Editores, USA, 2000. Rashid, M.H. Microelectronic Circuits Analysis and Design, Cengage Learning, USA 2011.

Additional Material: 

No additional bibliography is required.