CR 526 Design-Oriented Analysis of Electronic Circuits

Note: The following provides a suggested course description, objectives, and an outline. These may be modified pending discussion with the Faculty Chairs, proposing faculty, and other curriculum reviewers.

Course Description: Emphasis on obtaining analytical approximations for maximum insight into circuit behavior. Extra element theorem, feedback theorem, low-entropy design equations, frequency-domain measurement of loop gains, impedances.

Course Objectives: Help students make transition from analysis of electronic circuits to design of electronic circuits. Equip students with a number of specific techniques that speed up design and analysis. Teach students a structured approach to the design problem.

Course Outline by Topical Areas:

  • Low Entropy" Design Equations
  • Reduction of Algebra
  • Improved Formulas/Approximations for Quadratic Roots
  • Signal Injection
  • Null Double Injection
  • Doing Algebra on the Bode Plot for Gains and Impedances
  • The Extra Element Theorem
  • Properties of Feedback Systems
  • Frequency Domain Measurement Techniques
  • The Feedback Theorem