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  • 3.00 Credits

    Analysis and design of switching-mode circuits: NMOS, CMOS, RTL, DTL, TTL, and ECL digital-logic families. Topics include: basic logic gates (voltage-transfer characteristics, noise margin, fan out, propagation delay, power dissipation), flip flops, Schmitt triggers, oscillators, timers, memories, A/D and D/A converters, and optional advanced topics. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2050 and ECSE 2610. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3 Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 5 contact hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    Analysis and design of communications circuits, including coupling networks, oscillators, mixers, Class B and C r-f amplifiers; Class B and D broadband amplifiers; AM and FM modulators and demodulators; AGC and AFC and FSK circuits; pulse modulation techniques; phase-locked loops. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2050; ECSE 4520 desirable. When Offered: Spring term. Credit Hours: 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    The application of power semiconductor devices to the efficient conversion of electrical energy. Circuit analysis, signal analysis, and energy concepts are integrated to develop steady-state and dynamic models of generic power converters. Specific topics include AC/DC conversion, DC/DC conversion, DC/AC conversion, and AC/AC conversion. These generic converters are applied as controlled rectifiers, switching power supplies, motor drives, HVDC transmission, induction heating, and others. Ancillary circuits needed for the proper operation and control of power semiconductor devices are also discussed. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2050. When Offered: Fall term annually. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as EPOW 4080. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and EPOW 4080. Credit Hours: 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering, and computer science in the design process. The key areas of mechatronics studied in depth are control sensors and actuators, interfacing sensors and actuators to a microcomputer, discrete controller design, and real-time programming for control using the C programming language. The unifying theme for this heavily laboratory-based course is the integration of the key areas into a successful mechatronic design. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 2350, ECSE 2410, and senior standing. When Offered: Fall annually. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as MANE 4490. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MANE 4490. Credit Hours: 3 credit hours, 5 contact hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of ECSE 2100. Topics include solution of boundary value problems in electromagnetics using both analytic and numerical techniques. Conducting and dielectric guiding structures for waves. Radiation from simple antennas. Low frequency applications. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2100, ECSE 2050, MATH 4600. When Offered: Offered on sufficient demand. Credit Hours: 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    Techniques used in the analysis and design of microwave systems. Topics include wave propagation in free space and in guided structures; scattering parameters; signal flow graphs and applications to microwave networks; transmission lines and impedance matching; CAD of microwave circuits; system components; system design parameters and performance calculations. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2050 and ECSE 2100. When Offered: Offered on sufficient demand. Credit Hours: 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to VLSI design. The fabrication, device, circuit, and system aspects of VLSI design are covered in an integrated fashion. Emphasis is placed on NMOS and CMOS technology. Laboratory experiments focus on layout analysis, computer-aided layout, and logic and timing simulation. Project on digital design with standard cells. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECSE 2050 and ECSE 2610; ECSE 2210 recommended. Corequisite: ECSE 4040 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 3 Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 4 contact hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    The theoretical and practical aspects of techniques utilized in the fabrication of silicon-based microcircuits. Imperfections in semiconductors, crystal growth, solid solubility, alloying and diffusion, ion implantation, oxide masking, epitaxy, metallization, etching, and photolithography. Fabrication techniques for bipolar and MOS-microcircuits, and the electrical performance of devices based on these techniques. Microcircuit design and layout. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MTLE 4160. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2210. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to plasma physics with primary emphasis on the application of plasmas for controlled thermonuclear fusion. Plasma behavior and confinement concepts are analyzed from both single-particle and conducting-fluid models. The interaction of electromagnetic waves with plasmas, plasma transport, plasma stability, and a review of major fusion-oriented devices are also presented. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2100. When Offered: Offered on sufficient demand. Credit Hours: 3
  • 3.00 Credits

    A survey of the fundamental issues necessary for the design, analysis, control, and implementation of robotic systems. The mathematical description of robot manipulators in terms of kinematics and dynamics. Hardware components of a typical robot arm. Path following, control, and sensing. Examples of several currently available manipulators. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH-2400 and either MATH-2010 or ENGR-1100. When Offered: Fall term annually Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CSCI 4480. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and CSCI 4480. Credit Hours: 3
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