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  Course Description
Course Name : Current Mode Circuits

Course Code : EE-679

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands fundamentals of current conveyors
Understands CCII ideal and real characteristics and equivalent models
Understands CCII low voltage(LV) low power(LP) design and characteristics
Understands LV LP CCII applications

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To understand fundamentals of current conveyors, To understand CCII ideal and real characteristics and equivalent models, to understand CCII low voltage(LV) low power(LP) design and characteristics, to understand LV LP CCII applications

Course Contents : Fundamentals of current conveyors, Specifications of second generation current conveyor (CCII), CCII ideal and real characteristics and equivalent models, CCII topologies: circuit schemes and electrical characteristics, CCII low voltage(LV) low power(LP) design and characteristics, evolution of LV LP CCII basic building block, LV LP CCII applications

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 current conveyors Presentation and Lecture
2 Fundamentals of current conveyors Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
3 Specifications of second generation current conveyor (CCII) Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
4 CCII ideal and real characteristics and equivalent models Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
5 CCII topologies: circuit schemes and electrical characteristics Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
6 CCII topologies: circuit schemes and electrical characteristics Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
7 Review for Midterm Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
8 Midterm Examination Preparation for Midterm Written examination
9 CCII low voltage(LV) low power(LP) design and characteristics Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
10 CCII low voltage(LV) low power(LP) design and characteristics Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
11 Evolution of LV LP CCII basic building block Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
12 LV LP CCII applications Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
13 LV LP CCII applications Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
14 LV LP CCII applications Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture
15 Review for Final Exam Review 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)  Low-Voltage Low-Power CMOS Current Conveyors, Giuseppe Ferri
 Electronic Circuits Lecture Notes - Yrd.Doç.Dr. Murat AKSOY
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. 4
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