Module manager: Dr Farah Alsallami
Email: f.al-sallami@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
ELEC2130 Electronic Circuit Design
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The module covers the concept of ‘signal conditioning’ and practical implementation of amplifiers, filters and signal detectors focusing on the real characteristics of operational-amplifiers and the behaviour of circuits and components at high frequencies. The module also covers the use of analogue to digital conversion in the context of embedded systems, digital interfacing from a circuit-design perspective, such as logic level compatibility and load switching, and the most common serial communication protocols used in modern digital circuits. The module concludes by considering wider issues in electronic circuit design, and the ethical considerations around electronic product design.
This module has the following objectives:
- To develop the skills and knowledge needed to design professional electronic circuits and systems.
- To develop the ability to assemble and test electronic circuits.
- To use appropriate circuit simulation tools.
- To select and design digital interfacing circuits.
- To gain an appreciation for some of the wider issues in circuit design, and ethical considerations around electronic product design.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex electronic circuits problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of electronic circuits.
2. Analyse complex electronic circuits problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.
3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex electronic circuits problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
4. Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex electronic circuits problems.
5. Design solutions for complex electronic circuits problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex electronic circuits problems.
7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex electronic circuits problems and minimise adverse impacts.
8. Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct.
9. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.
10. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex electronic circuit problems.
11. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a) Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
b) Problem analysis
c) Application of computational and analytical techniques
d) Searching and using technical literature
e) Design skills
f) Integrated systems approach
g) Sustainability
h) Professional ethics practice
i) Equality, diversity and inclusion
j) Practical and workshop skills
k) Technical awareness of engineering materials, equipment, technologies, and processes
- Electronic circuits and systems design
- Electronic circuits prototyping
- Use of electronic CAD tools
- Schematic capture
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout
- Circuit assembly and testing
- Ethical considerations of electronic product design
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Practical | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Seminar | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Independent online learning hours | 30 | ||
| Private study hours | 74 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 96 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students studying ELEC modules will receive formative feedback in a variety of ways, including the use of self-test quizzes on Minerva, practice questions/worked examples and (where appropriate) through verbal interaction with teaching staff and/or post-graduate demonstrators.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Coursework 1 | 25 |
| In-course Assessment | Coursework 2 | 50 |
| In-course Assessment | In-class Test | 25 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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