Fairfield
University School of Engineering
Electrical Engineering Department
COURSE: EE331L Analog Electronics II Laboratory - Spring, 2026
INSTRUCTOR: Jeffrey
N. Denenberg
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Google Voice:
(203) 513-9427 |
Office: Bannow GR33 |
Blackboard: https://fairfield.blackboard.com |
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Email: jeffrey.denenberg@ieee.org |
Lab: Bannow
133 |
INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE: Mondays before Lab periods and Thursdays 5-6 both in
GR33
Also via Zoom, chat, or email at any time.
CLASS
HOURS: 2 hours per week starting at 3:30
pm Mondays
(the lab is available at most times, see lab occupancy posted on the door).
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This advanced lab provides insight into the
functions of various application-specific electronic circuits. Design Projects
characterize functioning of various analog systems, such as oscillators, active
filters, waveform generation and shaping circuits, and voltage regulator
circuits.
PREREQUISITE: EE231L, Analog Electronics Lab I (or equivalent)
CO-REQUISITE: EE 331, “Analog Electronics II” (or equivalent).
The
student should also be able to simulate systems using Multisim (or LTSpice) and
MATLAB.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcome |
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1. |
Students
will design electronic circuits to meet specific requirements. |
Synthesis |
2 |
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2. |
Students
will develop circuit simulation to test their designs. |
Synthesis |
2, 6 |
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3. |
Students
will become proficient at using laboratory instruments. |
Analysis |
1, 6 |
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4. |
Students
will reflect on their experimental experiences. |
Evaluation |
3 |
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5. |
Student
teams will present their design results to the class for critique. |
Evaluation |
3, 5 |
References:
“Microelectronic
Circuits”, 8th Edition (2019), Sedra/Smith,
ISBN 978-0190853549, OUP
“Schaum's Outline of Electronic Devices
and Circuits”, 2nd Edition (2002), Jimmie J. Cathey, ISBN 0-07-136270-3
SW: The student
should have access to Multisim (or LTSpice) and MATLAB
The student is expected to
attend all the scheduled classes if for some reason the student cannot make a
class the instructor should be contacted in advance, if possible, to arrange to
do and turn in the assigned work and get assignment for following class. The
course will include 5 Design exercises. The student is expected to turn in all
work on time. Late submissions will be penalized.
The Blackboard system along with our course web site
will be used to manage this course. Students
must submit their assignments into Blackboard for archival and grading. All work is to be typed (including
equations), drawings are to be computer-base, not scanned, handwritten work
and show derivations for all equations used.
EE331L Laboratory
Procedures.pdf
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TOPIC |
References |
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1 |
1/26 |
Course Intro: Syllabus, Multisim, Elvis, |
Multisim Tutorial, Multisim Manual |
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2 |
2/2 |
Design Project 1: A DC Power Supply |
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3 |
2/9 |
Project 1 Testing/Discussion* |
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4 |
2/17 |
Tuesday is Monday! Design Project 2: A Discrete Buffer Amplifier |
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5 |
2/23 |
Project 2 Testing/Discussion* |
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6 |
3/2 |
Design Project 3: A Phase Shift Oscillator |
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3/8– 3/14 |
Spring
Recess – No Classes |
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7 |
3/16 |
Project 3 Testing/Discussion* Discuss Final Design Project |
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8 |
3/23 |
Design Project 4: |
Refer to your earlier Bipolar Design |
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9 |
3/30 |
Project 4 Testing/Discussion* |
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4/2-4/6 |
Easter Break – No Classes |
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10 |
4/8 |
Wednesday is Monday Final Design Project Implement/Test* |
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11 |
4/13 |
Final Design Project Implement/Test |
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12 |
4/20 |
Final Design Project Implement/Test |
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13 |
4/27 |
Final Design Project Presentations |
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4/29 |
Last
Day to Upload Any Materials! |
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5/2 – 5/8 |
Final
Exam Week |
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* Laboratory Reports are each due and uploaded to Blackboard Monday afternoon
before the next lab assignment begins. Point penalties will be applied for late
submissions.
GRADING
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Item |
% Each |
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Design Projects (4) |
12.5% each |
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Open Design Project |
25% |
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Laboratory Participation |
25% |