ENGI4537: Advanced Electronics Measurements 4

• ENGI3331, ENGI3451, ENGI3391

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• This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
• To provide an overview and describe methods for measuring, characterising and assessing communication systems and semiconducting devices.
• To explain the working principles of various metrology and characterisation procedures for semiconductor devices and communication systems.
• To introduce and familiarise students with measurement techniques for radio channel characterisation, and wideband propagation models in various frequency bands.
• To introduce and familiarise students with solid-state device reliability tests and application.

• Electronic and electro-optical characterisation techniques.
• Physical characterisation techniques.
• Instrumentation for measurements.
• Narrowband and wideband channel models.
• Estimation of channel parameters from measurements.
• Practical device characterisation.
• Practical communication system characterisation.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of the common methods for communication systems and semiconductor devices metrology.
• A knowledge of current characterisation instruments and metrology techniques.
• Practical application of engineering methodologies to characterise devices and communication radio systems.
• An appreciation of emerging characterisation and metrology techniques.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam assessed).
• M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed (exam assessed).

Subject-specific Skills:

• An awareness of current characterisation practises in the electronics industry.
• An ability to critically analyse complex engineering problems in the electronic industry and apply appropriate methodologies to solve them.
• An ability to assess the quality of engineering data, based on the chosen characterisation methodology.

Key Skills:

• Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice.
• Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.
• Problem solving skills.
• The ability to merge data from several sources for the solution of an engineering problem.

• Lectures will typically take place twice a week over seven weeks.
• The module content is delivered in lectures and is reinforced by workshops on experimental measurements.
• Assessment is through coursework, usually in the form of a written report.
• Students are encouraged to make use of staff 'Surgeries' (otherwise "Office Hours") to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign-up sessions available for up to one hour per week.

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