SUBJECT OUTLINE

48521 Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Technology

Course area UTS: Engineering
Delivery Spring 2023; City
Subject
Fields of practice: Electrical Engineering major
classification
Credit points 6cp
Requisite(s) 48510 Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering AND 68037 Physical
Modelling AND 33230c Mathematics 2
Result type Grade and marks

Recommended studies: basic physics and single-variable calculus are essential for this subject, as well as basic
electric circuit theory

Subject coordinator
Dr Gang Lei
Email: [email protected]
Room: CB11.08.311

Teaching staff
Ms Jing (Linda) Zhou

Eamil: [email protected]

Subject description
This subject introduces the fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering. It covers engineering
electromagnetics and its applications to a number of electronic components and electromagnetic devices, such as
capacitors, amplifiers, inductors, transformers, motors, transducers, sensors, antennas, and wireless power transfer
systems. This subject aims to give students the necessary background and technologies for the design and analysis of
both low-frequency electromagnetic devices and high-frequency electronic components, as required by engineers in
energy systems, telecommunications, and electronics.

Laboratory work provides an opportunity to practice the theory. Laboratory skills, ranging from electrical safety,
measurements, design validation, and experimental verification, are an important focus of this subject.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. Explain the key conceptual underpinnings and principles of electromagnetic phenomena, electrical machines,
electronic amplifiers and their applications

2. Illustrate basic construction of semiconductor and magnetic devices.

3. Predict and measure basic quantities in electric and magnetic circuits; and analyse and design them. Apply
first-principles to the analysis of complex problems and in the use of simplifications and valid engineering
assumptions for system design.

4. Mathematically model a wide variety of electromagnetic and electronic phenomena

5. Apply technical terms and notation in classroom discussions and assessment tasks

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Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes
(CILOs):
Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools
and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

This subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies:
1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2. Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information
sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

Teaching and learning strategies

Class time is used for tutorials and laboratories. At the beginning of tutorial, the tutor will discuss with the entire group
the principles underlying the tutorial questions. The tutorial will then concentrate on reinforcing the fundamental
concepts through drill problems and design exercises. Laboratories will start off as simple exercises in gaining
familiarity with the available laboratory equipment, and then increase in complexity with a view to reinforcing
fundamental electromagnetic and electronic concepts.

Student learning is supported in the following way:

1. Prior to the tutorial, students have to watch the lecture videos and attempt tutorial questions for that week.
2. Prior to each lab, students will be required to study the lab notes and associated readings, and solve pre-lab
questions.
3. In the lab, students will work in groups on their laboratory tasks. Academic staff are available to provide help.
4. In the weekly consulting session, students are welcome to discuss any problems in their study.

Content (topics)
The subject includes the following topics.
1. Electromagnetics: electrostatics, magnetostatics, conductors and insulators, magnetic materials, capacitance and
(mutual) inductance, electric and magnetic forces, magnetic circuit, energy and loss, Faraday’s Law, Maxwell
equations, and electromagnetic compatibility.
2. Electronic components and devices: capacitors, diodes, transistors, rectifiers, regulators, amplifiers, sensors, and
meters.
3. Electromagnetic devices: inductors, permanent magnets, electromagnets, transformers, electrical machines,
transducers, meters, antennas, and wireless power transfer systems

Program
Week/Session Dates Description

OW 31 Jul Preview Week.

Notes:

Study relevant documents in the Preview Week from Canvas.

1 7 Aug Subject Introduction

An introduction to the subject.

1A: Electrostatics

A brief history of electrostatics. Vectors. The vector dot product. The vector cross
product. Area vectors. Coulomb's Law. The electric field. Potential difference. Flux
and flux density. Gauss' Law for electrostatics.

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 2A: Conductors, Insulators, and Capacitors
Conduction. Dielectrics. The electric dipole. Effect of Boundaries. Polarisation.
Ferroelectrics.

Notes:

1A: Text: Paul Chs. 2&3, Halliday Chs.21-24

2A: Text: Paul Ch. 3, Halliday Ch.25

2 14 Aug 3A: Semiconductors

Semiconductor structure. p-type semiconductor. n-type semiconductor. The p-n

junction. The p-n junction characteristic (diode v-i characteristic). Diode models. The
Hall-effect device. Breakdown diodes.

4A: Diode Circuits

The peak detector. The clamp circuit. The clipping circuit.

5A: Graphical Analysis

The static characteristic. The dynamic characteristic. The transfer characteristic.

Graphical analysis. The small signal diode model. The large signal diode model.

Notes:

Text: Sedra Ch. 3, Rizzoni Ch.9

3 21 Aug 6A: Rectification

Full wave rectifier (FWR) circuits (centre-tapped transformer, bridge). Capacitor filter.
Zener regulator.

Assessment Task 2 - Quiz 1: topics 1A-4A inclusive.

Lab 1: Capacitance

Notes:

Text: Sedra Ch. 3 & Rizzoni Ch.9

4 28 Aug 7A: The MOSFET

MOSFET principle of operation. Characteristics. Basic amplifier circuit. Biasing. Load

line.

8A: The MOSFET Voltage Amplifier

Small-signal equivalent circuit. The common-source amplifier. The common drain (or
source follower) amplifier.

Notes:

7A-8A: Text: Sedra Ch. 5 & Rizzoni Ch.11

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 5 4 Sep 10A: Frequency Response

The amplifier block. Voltage and current amplifiers. Maximum power transfer. The
decibel (dB). Frequency response of capacitively coupled circuits.

Assessment Task 2 - Quiz 2: topics 5A-8A inclusive.

Lab 2: Diodes

Notes:

Text: Sedra Chs. 1,4,8

6 11 Sep 1B: Electrodynamics

Magnets. Law of Biot-Savart. Magnetic field near a long, thin conductor. Magnetic
scalar potential. Ampère's Law. Reluctance, magnetomotive force and magnetic
circuits. The axial field of a current loop. The axial field of a solenoid. The Lorentz
force. Electromotive force (emf). Flux linkage. Faraday’s Law.

2B: Magnetism and Inductance

Magnetic dipole moment. Magnetisation. Diamagnetism. Paramagnetism.
Ferromagnetism. The B-H characteristic (hysteresis). The normal magnetization
characteristic. Inductance and mutual inductance.

Notes:

Text: Rizzoni Ch.13, Allan Ch.15, and Halliday Ch.29, Ch.30

7 18 Sep 4B: Magnetic Circuits (Linear analysis)

The magnetic circuit. Magnetic and electric equivalent circuits. Determining mmf
given flux. Determining flux given mmf

Lab 3: MOSFET

Notes:

Text: Rizzoni Ch.13 & Allan Ch.15

S1 25 Sep Mid-session StuVac week

8 2 Oct Please note there are no classes on Monday as Monday is a public holiday.

4B: Magnetic Circuits (Nonlinear analaysis)

Nonlinear magnetic circuit analysis, Determining mmf given flux. Determining flux
given mmf (load line).

Assessment Task 2 - Quiz 3: topics 1B and 2B inclusive.

Notes:

Text: Rizzoni Ch.13 & Allan Ch.15

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 9 9 Oct 5B: Field Energy

Energy stored in the magnetic field. Electric field energy. Total field energy.
Hysteresis losses. Eddy currents.

6B: The Transformer Principle

Transformer electric and magnetic equivalent circuits. Stray capacitance. Sign

convention.

Notes:

Text: Rizzoni Ch.13 & Allan Ch.15

10 16 Oct 7B: The Transformer

Magnetising branch. Voltage, flux and current waveforms. Phasor diagram. Losses
and efficiency. Measurement

Assessment Task 2 - Quiz 4: topics 4B and 5B inclusive

Lab 4: Flux Linkage and Inductance

Notes:

Text: Rizzoni Ch.13 & Allan Ch.15

11 23 Oct 8B: The Force Equation

Force equation of singly excited electromechanical transducer. Electric field

transducer. Electrostatic voltmeter.

10B: Measurement and Sensros

General bridge equations. Measurement of resistance, inductance and capacitance.

Various types of sensors

12 30 Oct 1C: Maxwell Equations and Electromagnetic Waves

An introduction to maxwell equations and electromagnetic waves.

2C: Applications of Electromagnetic Field

Transmission lines and antennas, electromagnetic compatibility, and wireless power

transfer systems.

Assessment Task 2 - Quiz 5: topics 6B-8B inclusive.

Lab 5: Transformers

Notes:

9B: Text: Rizzoni Ch.13 & Allan Ch.15

10B: Text: Northrop Ch.4, Ch.5

S2 6 Nov Subject Revision

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Assessment
Assessment task 1: Labs assignments
Intent: To test skill and understanding of basic laboratory apparatus, electromagnetic phenomena, and
electromagnetic devices and their applications.

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):

1, 2 and 3

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning
Outcomes (CILOs):

D.1

Type: Laboratory/practical

Groupwork: Group, group assessed

Weight: 30%

Task: There are five lab assignments. In each lab, students are grouped (two students in each group) to
practice the theory related to the tutorial topics, including capacitors, diodes, amplifiers, inductors,
and transformers. The obtained experimental results will be compared with the results calculated
from theoretical analysis. Lab reports are due one week following the scheduled lab class.

Length: Varies according to lab task. Refer to Canvas.

Due: Week 3 to Week 12

Assessment task 2: Quizzes

Intent: To test basic knowledge of a range of tutorial topics throughout the subject, and to provide timely
feedback in class.

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):

1, 3, 4 and 5

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning
Outcomes (CILOs):

D.1

Type: Quiz/test

Groupwork: Individual

Weight: 40%

Task: The objective of this series of class tests is to help students develop their knowledge of the subject
and obtain rapid feedback. The tests will consist of short questions and there will be quizzes. The
best 4 will be selected to form the final marks for this assessment.

Length: 30 minutes each

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 Length: 30 minutes each

Due: Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.

Assessment task 3: Final Exam

Intent: Test knowledge of the whole subject, including electromagnetic field, magnetic circuit and energy,
and the working principles of electronic components and electromagnetic devices.

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):

1 and 3

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning
Outcomes (CILOs):

D.1

Type: Examination

Groupwork: Individual

Weight: 30%

Task: Test objectives:

1. understanding of the fundamental formulae in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

2. practice of those formulae to solve engineering problems

Length: The final exam will be an open-book exam. More details will be provided on Canvas.

Due: UTS Exam period

Assessment feedback
Labs: returned work. Students receive feedback on each lab report during the submission of the next lab report.

Quizzes and Exam: individual detailed feedback upon request.

Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.

Required texts
[1] Allan R. Hamblei, Electrical Engineering, Principles & Applications, 6th Ed., Pearson, 2014, ISBN
978-0-273-79325-0.

Recommended texts
[2] Rizzoni, G., Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2009, ISBN 978-0-07-338037-7.

[3] Sedra, A.S. and Smith, K.C., Microelectronic Circuits, 6th Ed. Oxford University Press, 2011. ISBN
978-0-19-973851-9.

References
[4] Paul, C.R., Electromagnetics for Engineers with Applications, Wiley, 2004. ISBN 978-0-471-27180-2

[5] Northrop, R. B., Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements, 2nd Ed., CRC, 2005, ISBN 978-1-4200-5785-0

[6] Halliday D. and Resnick R., Fundamentals of Physics, Extended 10th Ed., Wiley, 2014, ISBN 978-0-470-46908-8.

Graduate attribute development

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For a full list of the faculty's graduate attributes refer to the FEIT Graduate Attributes webpage.

For the contribution of subjects taken in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Master of Professional Engineering
to the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies, see the faculty's Graduate Attributes and the Engineers Australia
Stage 1 Competencies webpage.

Assessment: faculty procedures and advice

Marking criteria

Marking criteria for each assessment task is available on the Learning Management System: Canvas.

Extensions

When, due to extenuating circumstances, you are unable to submit or present an assessment task on time, please
contact your subject coordinator before the assessment task is due to discuss an extension. Extensions may be
granted up to a maximum of 5 days (120 hours). In all cases you should have extensions confirmed in writing.

Special consideration

If you believe your performance in an assessment item or exam has been adversely affected by circumstances
beyond your control, such as a serious illness, loss or bereavement, hardship, trauma, or exceptional employment
demands, you may be eligible to apply for Special Consideration.

Late penalty

For Graded subjects:

Work submitted late without an approved extension is subject to a late penalty of 10 per cent of the total available
marks deducted per calendar day that the assessment is overdue (e.g. if an assignment is out of 40 marks, and is
submitted (up to) 24 hours after the deadline without an extension, the student will have four marks deducted from
their awarded mark). Work submitted after five calendar days is not accepted and a mark of zero is awarded.

For some assessment tasks a late penalty may not be appropriate – these are clearly indicated in the subject outline.
Such assessments receive a mark of zero if not completed by/on the specified date. Examples include:
a. weekly online tests or laboratory work worth a small proportion of the subject mark, or
b. online quizzes where answers are released to students on completion, or
c. professional assessment tasks, where the intention is to create an authentic assessment that has an absolute
submission date, or
d. take-home papers that are assessed during a defined time period, or
e. pass/fail assessment tasks.

For Pass/Fail subjects:

Work submitted late without an approved extension will only be assessed at the subject coordinator’s discretion.
Students who do not submit assessment tasks by the due dates may be referred to the Responsible Academic Officer
under Student Rule 3.8.2, and a fail result may be recorded for the subject.

Request a review of a result

If you believe an error may have been made in the calculation of your result in an assessment task or the final result
for the subject, it is possible to request a review of a result with the Subject Coordinator within five (5) working days of
the date of release of the result.

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ALOs are responsible for approving adjustments to assessment arrangements for students in these categories.
Students who require adjustments due to disability and/or an ongoing health condition are requested to discuss their
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Statement about assessment procedures and advice

This subject outline must be read in conjunction with the Coursework Assessments Policy and the Courswork

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This subject outline must be read in conjunction with the Coursework Assessments Policy and the Courswork
Assessments Procedure.

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