Analog and digital electronics

Teacher(s)

Cortina Gil Eduardo;

Language

English

Prerequisites

LPHYS1221 for the students enrolled in the Bachelor in physics who wish to follow this teaching unit within the additional module in physics. Having followed LPHYS1201 is an asset.
No prerequisites for students who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in physics and who therefore already have a basic knowledge of :
- circuit theory,
- the complex algebra and Laplace transform.

Main themes

This teaching unitis designed to familiarize the student with the basic aspects of electronic equipment in modern metrology. It is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the essential points of linear electronics in semiconductors and small signals. The second part is dedicated to an introduction to digital electronics and data acquisition systems. Both parts should be followed in parallel and the links between these two parts will be done during practical work and during a personal project.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	a.     Contribution of the teaching unit to the learning outcomes of the programme (PHYS2M and PHYS2M1) AA1: A1.1, A1.5 AA2: A2.5 b.    Specific learning outcomes of the teaching unit At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to : 1. describe the operating mode of the basic electronic, analog and digital components and its limitations ; 2. simulate with LTSPICE software the response of the basic electronic circuits ; 3. analyze and calculate the basic assemblies commonly used in physics in the reading of sensors / detectors ; 4. analyze and draw a finite state machine ; 5. link an electronic data acquisition system to the computer using a simple communication protocol.

Content

Analogue electronic part.
1. Electronic simulation tools LTSpice-IV.
2. Analysis of passive circuits composed of linear and permanent elements.
3. The semiconductor diode.
4. The bipolar transistor.
5. Unipolar transistor or FET with field effect.
6. Differential amplifier. Operational amplifier.
7. Transmission lines.
8. The noises.
Part dedicated to numerical electronics and data acquisition.
1. Digital and analog signals and systems.
2. Number systems, operations and codes.
3. Logic gates and gate combinations.
4. Combinational logic : adders, decoders, comparators, multiplexers, …
5. Sequential logic : flip-flops, timers, shift registers, counters, …
6. Counters : finite state machines.
7. Programmable logic : VHDL.
8. Data transmission.
9. Signal conversion : ADC, DAC, …
10. Buses and interfaces : serial and parallel buses, USB, I2C, ethernet.

Teaching methods

Traditional lectures and exercises :
- lectures ;
- problem solving in audience.
Directed practical work. Analogue electronics (obligatory) :
- experimental study of basic circuits ;
- LTSPICE simulation of circuits ;
- report after each session.
Project : developing an acquisition system with an FPGA or RaspberryPi :
- implementation of a serial reading protocol (type I2C, USB, ...) ;
- tutorials provided by teachers / assistants.

Evaluation methods

The evaluation is based on :
Analog Electronics

• -Laboratory reports (25%) ;
• Written exam : 5 or 6 questions + 3 problems (25%) ;

Digital Electronics

• Exercices during lectures (25%)
• Presentation of an acquisition project : oral questioning (25%).

Depending on the sanitary conditions the evaluation methods would be adapted to non-presential examinations.

Bibliography

1. Electronic Principles, A. Malvino & D.J. Bates, McGraw Hill (2007).
2. Microelectronic circuits, Sedra & Smith, Oxford University Press (2004).
3. Digital Fundamentals, 11th Edition (http://www.pearsonglobaleditions.com/Sitemap/Floyd/), Thomas Floyd, Ed. Pearson.
4. Acquisition de Données. Du Capteur à l'Ordinateur, Georges Asch et collaborateurs, Ed. Dunod.

Faculty or entity

PHYS