- Department: Electronic Engineering
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
The Noise Fields and Waves module provides essential content for the design of analogue and digital circuits, by considering: the effects of noise and interference on circuit performance along with the basic concepts of electromagnetic compatibility. It introduces transmission line effects on interconnects such as delay, reflections, and crosstalk, which are important considerations in any high speed digital circuit and in transmission of signals over cables. The electromagnetic theory of fields and waves is analysed in order to underpin the theory of transmission lines and provide the foundations for later courses in radio frequency circuits, antennas, wireless propagation, nanotechnology, and semiconductor device design.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Subject content aims:
To introduce students to the fundamental principles of electromagnetism and its applications in signal transmission, including electromagnetic waves in transmission lines and free space
To introduce students to the concept of noise and interference in electronic systems and to describe the sources, effects and control of noise and interference
Graduate skills aims:
To develop skills in the application of applied numeracy and analytical techniques
Subject content learning outcomes
After successful completion of this module, students will:
Appreciate the sources of noise and interference in electronic circuits
Be able to analyse and design basic signal transmission systems for high speed data transmission, accounting for the imperfections found in such systems and employing techniques required to overcome these problems
Be able to apply noise and interference reduction techniques
Graduate Skills Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this module, students will:
Task | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 65 |
Essay/coursework | 10 |
Essay/coursework | 25 |
None
Task | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 65 |
Essay/coursework | 10 |
Essay/coursework | 25 |
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The Department of Electronic Engineering aims to provide some form of feedback on all formative and summative assessments that are carried out during the degree programme. In general, feedback on any written work/assignments undertaken will be sufficient so as to indicate the nature of the changes needed in order to improve the work. Students are provided with their examination results within 20 working days of the end of any given examination period. The Department will also endeavour to return all coursework feedback within 20 working days of the submission deadline. The Department would normally expect to adhere to the times given, however, it is possible that exceptional circumstances may delay feedback. The Department will endeavour to keep such delays to a minimum. Please note that any marks released are subject to ratification by the Board of Examiners and Senate. Meetings at the start/end of each term provide you with an opportunity to discuss and reflect with your supervisor on your overall performance to date.
Key Texts "Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics", 2015 , Pearson, Fawwaz T. Ulaby, ISBN 978 0133356816
“Electromagnetics Explained: A Handbook for Wireless/RF. EMC and High Speed Electronics”, Ron Schmitt, 2002, Newnes, ISBN 978 0750674034.
“Electronic Noise and Interfering Signals: Principles and Applications”, Gabriel Vasilescu, Springer, 2005. , ISBN 978 3540407416