CIT236

Analog And Digital Electronics

Sciences
200 level
3 credit units
134 pages
11 units

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of analogue and digital electronics. It covers various transistor types, biasing arrangements, and amplifier configurations. Students will learn about feedback principles, operational amplifiers, and DC power supply systems, including voltage regulators and heat sinks. The course also explores Boolean algebra, logic gates, and Karnaugh maps, providing a foundation for analyzing and designing electronic circuits and understanding digital electronics.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 192 hours
Maths: Intermediate
Content: Theoretical, practical, problem solving
Practical work: Yes

Before you start

Basic Circuit Theory
Introductory Physics

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor Marked Assignments
Final Examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of CIT236, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

CIT236 · UNIT 1: BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS

In the common emitter configuration, the input terminal is the base while the output terminal is the collector and the emitter is common to both the input and the output as shown in figure 1.3 below.

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What you should be able to do

Identify different types of transistors and their configurations.
Design feedback circuits and analyze their topologies.
Explain the principles behind operational amplifier-based circuit design.
Analyze and design DC power supplies and voltage regulators.
Describe the principles and operation of Boolean algebra and logic gates.
Apply Karnaugh maps to simplify logic circuits.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Electronics Technician
Circuit Designer
Instrumentation Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Embedded Systems Developer

Where it is applied

Telecommunications
Power Systems
Consumer Electronics
Industrial Automation
Aerospace

Tools

Circuit Simulation Software (e.g., Multisim, LTspice)
Breadboards
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 1:
Unit 1: Bipolar Junction Transistors
Involves understanding of semiconductor physics and transistor behavior, requiring a strong foundation in basic electronics.
Module 3:
Unit 2: Voltage Regulators
Requires understanding of feedback control systems and stability analysis, involving advanced mathematical concepts.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1:
- Unit 1: Bipolar Junction Transistors · 4 hours
  Study Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) types, characteristics, and operation.. Analyze BJT configurations (NPN and PNP).. Solve problems related to BJT parameters and current flow..
Week 2Module 1:
- Unit 1: Bipolar Junction Transistors · 4 hours
  Continue studying Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) types, characteristics, and operation.. Analyze BJT configurations (NPN and PNP).. Solve problems related to BJT parameters and current flow..
Week 3Module 1:
- Unit 2: Small Signal Amplifiers · 4 hours
  Analyze small-signal amplifier circuits using transistor hybrid parameters.. Calculate input impedance, output impedance, and voltage gain.. Design single-stage transistor amplifiers..
Week 4Module 1:
- Unit 3: Field Effect Transistors · 4 hours
  Study Field Effect Transistor (FET) types and characteristics.. Analyze FET configurations (common source, common drain, common gate).. Solve problems related to FET parameters and circuit design..
Week 5Module 2:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Feedback · 4 hours
  Understand the concept of feedback in amplifiers.. Study different types of feedback arrangements (positive and negative).. Analyze the effects of negative feedback on amplifier performance..
Week 6Module 2:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Feedback · 4 hours
  Continue studying the concept of feedback in amplifiers.. Study different types of feedback arrangements (positive and negative).. Analyze the effects of negative feedback on amplifier performance..
Week 7Module 2:
- Unit 2: Operational Amplifiers · 4 hours
  Study the characteristics and applications of operational amplifiers (op-amps).. Analyze op-amp configurations (inverting, non-inverting, summing amplifier).. Solve problems related to op-amp circuits..
Week 8Module 2:
- Unit 2: Operational Amplifiers · 4 hours
  Continue studying the characteristics and applications of operational amplifiers (op-amps).. Analyze op-amp configurations (inverting, non-inverting, summing amplifier).. Solve problems related to op-amp circuits..
Week 9Module 3:
- Unit 1: DC Power Supplies · 4 hours
  Study the components and operation of DC power supplies.. Analyze half-wave and full-wave rectifiers.. Calculate rectifier efficiency and ripple factor..
Week 10Module 3:
- Unit 1: DC Power Supplies · 4 hours
  Continue studying the components and operation of DC power supplies.. Analyze half-wave and full-wave rectifiers.. Calculate rectifier efficiency and ripple factor..
Week 11Module 3:
- Unit 2: Voltage Regulators · 4 hours
  Study voltage regulator types and characteristics.. Analyze series pass voltage regulators.. Design voltage regulator circuits with protection circuits..
Week 12Module 3:
- Unit 3: Heat Sinks · 4 hours
  Understand the principles of heat transfer and heat sink design.. Calculate thermal resistance and power dissipation.. Select appropriate heat sinks for electronic components..
Week 13Module 4:
- Unit 1: Boolean Algebra · 4 hours
  Study Boolean algebra laws and identities.. Simplify Boolean expressions using algebraic manipulation.. Apply DeMorgan's theorem..
- Unit 2: Logic gates · 4 hours
  Study logic gate types and characteristics (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR).. Analyze logic circuits using truth tables.. Design logic circuits using logic gates..
- Unit 3: Karnaugh Maps · 4 hours
  Study Karnaugh map principles and construction.. Simplify Boolean expressions using Karnaugh maps.. Design simplified logic circuits using Karnaugh maps..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review transistor characteristics and biasing techniques (Units 1-3).
Practice operational amplifier circuit analysis and design (Module 2).
Focus on DC power supply design and voltage regulation (Module 3).
Master Boolean algebra and logic gate simplification using Karnaugh maps (Module 4).
Solve all example problems in the study units and TMAs.
Create concept maps linking feedback principles to amplifier performance.
Practice designing simple logic circuits from truth tables.
Allocate time for thorough revision of all modules.
Attempt past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
Ensure a strong understanding of key formulas and circuit analysis techniques.

Questions students ask about this course

What is CIT236 about?

How many units does CIT236 have?

CIT236, Analog And Digital Electronics, has 11 units across 4 modules, over 134 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is CIT236?

CIT236 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Sciences.

Is CIT236 hard?

CIT236 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does CIT236 take to study?

About 192 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.

How is CIT236 assessed?

CIT236 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.

What do I need before starting CIT236?

Basic Circuit Theory Introductory Physics

What can I do with CIT236?

Electronics Technician, Circuit Designer, Instrumentation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer and Embedded Systems Developer.