Course content

The course gives an introduction to electrical concepts and analog circuit theory as a base for understanding both electrical and computer engineering. It also provides a foundation for understanding and designing simple circuits and systems built with digital electronic circuit elements.

Examples and exercises provide skills learning for using basic laboratory equipment and training laboratory work and report writing.

Themes are: Conventions, circuit elements, Ohm´s law, Kirchhoff´s laws, simple resistive circuits, techniques of circuit analysis, capacitance, inductance, and first order RC-circuits (natural and step response). Simplified properties, function and use of diodes and MOSFET transistors. Number systems, binary arithmetic. Boolean algebra, logic gates, simplification methods, combinational logic and simple memory components, flip flops, counters, shiftregisters, and simple arithmetic circuits. Time delay, performance, area, and power consumption for simple digital circuits.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate
1. has knowledge about basic theory and mathematical relationships in circuit analysis.
2. knows basic terms and results from the theory about circuits with resistances, capacitive and inductive components, as well as semiconductor components.
3. knows typical uses for resistive circuits, simple capacitive and inductive circuits, and for semiconductor components.
4. understands different number systems and understand the workings of binary arithmetic.
5. knows digital circuit elements, and understands how to build combinatorial, arithmetic and simple memory circuits.
6. understands Boolean algebra and methods of simplification for use in digital circuit and system design.

Skills: The candidate can
1. analyse and design electronic circuits.
2. analyse semiconductor circuits using simplified linear models.
3. use Boolean algebra and methods of simplification for the analysis and design of digital circuits and systems with circuit elements such as logic gates and flip-flops.
4. use laboratory equipment such as volt meter, ampere meter, oscilloscope and signal generator.
5. use state of the art tools and development circuit boards for design of digital systems.

General competence: The candidate can
1. plan and carry out experimental studies.
2. write clear and structured reports.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Mandatory exercises and laboratory assignments.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Course materials

To be announced at the start of the term.

Credit reductions