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  Course Description
Course Name : Analog to Digital Conversion

Course Code : EE-562

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MURAT AKSOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands fundamentals of Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ)
Understands Specifications of Convertors
Understands characteristic, and limitation of the sensors
Understands D/A convertor architectures
Understands A/D convertor architectures

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To understand fundamentals of Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ), To understand Specifications of Convertors, To understand characteristic, and limitation of the sensors, to understand D/A convertor architectures, to understand A/D convertor architectures.

Course Contents : Fundamentals of Data Acquisition Systems(DAQ), Specifications of convertors, Sensors, Signal Conditioning, DAQ hardware, Digital to Analog Convertors, Active and passive support components, low cost analog to digital conversion techniques with microcontroller, Single- and Multislope A/D conversion techniques, Successive Approximation A/D converters, Flash A/D Convertors, Delta-Sigma A/D Convertors, System Error Analysis and Control

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Electrical and Electronics Engineering Classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Fundamentals of Data Acquisition Systems none Presentation and Lecture
2 Specifications of convertors Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
3 Sensors Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
4 Signal Conditioning Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
5 DAQ hardware Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
6 Digital to Analog Convertors Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
7 Review Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
8 Midterm exam Review for Midterm Written examination
9 Active and passive support components Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
10 Low cost analog to digital conversion techniques with microcontroller Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
11 Single- and Multislope A/D conversion techniques Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
12 Successive Approximation A/D converters Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
13 Flash A/D Convertors Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
14 Delta-Sigma A/D Convertors Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
15 Review Reviewing the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
16/17 Final Examination Preparation for final exam Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Electronic Circuits Lecture Notes - Yrd.Doç.Dr. Murat AKSOY
 Analog to Digital Conversion, Kevin M. Daugherty
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 4
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 5
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 3
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 3
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 4
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 4
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 4
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 4
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 4
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 3
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 4
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 2 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 140
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6
ECTS Credit: 6