Assessment Title and Tasks: Analogue Circuits Design
Assessment Task: Scenario
With the complexity of modern simulation and analysis computer packages it is possible to design, modify designs and analyse complex circuits without the need for ordering components and the associated delays in such processes. You are required to design a circuit whose specification is detailed below.
Task 1 -
A level transducer has a non-linear relationship between its level input 0 - 10 m and its output voltage 0 - 10v.
A non-linear amplifier is required to correct for the non-linearity and you must submit a design for this.
Select the number of "stages" required and justify this in your solution.
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Input Level (m)
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Vout (volt)
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0.00
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0.00
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0.50
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1.69
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1.00
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2.89
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1.50
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3.82
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2.00
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4.58
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2.50
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5.22
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3.00
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5.78
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3.50
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6.27
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4.00
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6.71
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4.50
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7.11
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5.00
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7.47
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5.50
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7.81
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6.00
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8.12
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6.50
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8.40
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7.00
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8.67
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7.50
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8.92
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8.00
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9.16
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8.50
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9.39
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9.00
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9.60
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9.50
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9.81
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10.00
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10.00
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Task 2 -
Reflect on the use of Electronic Computer Aided Design Software with particular reference to:
Where it can be used - list possible uses?
What are its strengths and advantages over building an actual circuit?
What are its weaknesses and disadvantages over building an actual circuit?
Present your findings in the form of a well-structured and detailed report.
Learning Outcomes to be assessed (as specified in the validated module descriptor http://icis.glam.ac.uk):
1. Critically evaluate the technologies and design techniques used in electronic circuit and system design.
2. Design electronic circuits and systems using appropriate modern technologies and techniques to meet technical and commercial specifications.