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Assignment Front Sheet

Qualification Unit Code / Unit number and title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in J/601/1448
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Unit 39: Electronic Principles
Student name / BTEC Registration Number Assessor name

Mi Sa Nguyen
Date issued Hand in deadline Submitted on
10st Nov. 2016 10th Dec. 2016

Assignment title Semiconductor Devices and Amplifier Circuits

In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.

Learning Learning Assessment In this assessment you will Evidence

have the opportunity to Task no.
Outcome outcome Criteria (Page no)
present evidence that shows
Apply testing procedures to a
Be able to apply range of semiconductor devices Task 1
testing 1.1
and circuits
procedures for
LO1 Use relevant literature for
semiconductor
devices and testing semiconductor devices Task 2
1.2
circuits and circuits

Analyse the operation of

2.1 different types of amplifier Task 3

Evaluate the actual performance Task 3

Understand the
2.2 of different types of amplifiers
characteristics
LO2 and operation Compare the analysis with the Task 3
of amplifier 2.3 measured results
circuits
Modify circuit designs to meet Task 3
2.4 revised specifications

Student declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any

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sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.

Student signature: Date:

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit
evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades
Indicative
Grade Descriptor Contextualisation
characteristic/s
M1 Identify and apply An effective approach to An analysis has been made to choose the
strategies to find study and research has been appropriate rectifier configuration (Task 1) and
appropriate solutions applied. type of bias circuit for amplifiers (Task 3)
M2 Select / design and Relevant theories and Proper theories and techniques has been used
apply appropriate techniques have been for trouble shooting (Task , Task 2)
methods / techniques applied.
Appropriate learning
methods/techniques have
been applied.
M3 Present and The appropriate structure and Appropriate format of the assignment has been
communicate approach has been used. produced
appropriate findings
The communication is
appropriate for unfamiliar
audiences and appropriate
media have been used.
D1 Use critical Conclusions have been A concise and precise conclusion on the design
reflection to evaluate arrived at through synthesis result (lab and simulation) has been provided
own work and justify of ideas and have been (Task 3)
valid conclusions justified.
The validity of results has
Lab result are appropriate and used to validate
been evaluated using defined
the design (Task 2 and Task 3)
criteria.
D2 Take responsibility Autonomy / Independence A unique work has been produced
for managing and has been demonstrated
organising activities
D3 Demonstrate Ideas have been generated The selection of devices has been based on
convergent / lateral / and decisions taken. comprehensive analysis (Task 2 and Task 3)
creative thinking
Problems have been solved.

Assignment Brief

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Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical &

Electronic Engineering
Unit number and title Unit 39: Electronic Principles
Assessor name Mi Sa Nguyen
Date issued 10th Nov 2016
Hand in deadline 10th Dec 2016

Assignment title Semiconductor Devices and Amplifier Circuits

Purpose of this assignment

This assignment will give you the opportunity to show your knowledge and skills in analysing
electronic devices and circuits as well as design and test electronic circuits that uses those devices

Scenario

You are applying to work as an electronic testing engineer for a company. You are required to
demonstrate your knowledge and skills in electronic devices and amplifiers.

Task 1: (LO 1: 1.1) Apply testing procedures to a range of semiconductor devices and circuits
(P)
1. Describe briefly the characteristics and applications of a diode, zener, LED, photodiode, triac, BJT
(bipolar, unipolar and fieldeffect), photo-transitors. For each application, you must explain the
principle of operation, mention the materials used, draw and discuss the volt-ampere characteristics
and mention the applications. Then collect the manufacturers datasheet of each device and explain
the detailed information.
2. Describe methods to test the characteristics as well as its functions of each of the devices above.
3. Verify the characteristics of the devices and operations of those devices in Question 1 by
simulations and labs.

Task 2: (LO1: 1.2) Use relevant literature for testing semiconductor devices and circuits (P, M,
D)
4. Design a security alarm system that can detect forced entry into a building. Assume that the building
have 4 rooms, a sensor will be used to detect the intrusion and initiate the audible alarm.
a. Give the block diagram of the security alarm circuit and explain the function of each block.
b. Give the circuit diagram and explain the function of each component or device of the circuit.
c. Choose proper component or device of the circuit.
d. Simulate the circuit and show the waveform of each block
e. Verify the circuit your design in lab and give the results

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5. Design a bias circuit for BJT to operate in its amplification mode.

a. Produce a block diagram of the circuit and explain the function, input and output waveform of
each block.
b. Draw the complete circuit and explain function of each component or device
c. Calculate the rated voltage and current, and other specification of each device
d. Simulate the circuit to its function
e. Describe the troubleshooting procedures
f. Develop the circuit, trouble shoot the circuit and verify your design

Task 3: (LO2) Understand the characteristics and operation of amplifier circuits (P, M, D)
6. Design a small signal amplifier using BJT with a voltage gain of 50. Repeat the steps as in Question
5.
7. Repeat Question 6 using FETs
8. Design the audio preamplifier for a portable public address system that has the block diagram
below. The dc supply voltages are provided by a battery pack or by an electronic power supply. the
amplifier should operate from 30 V dc to get a large enough signal voltage swing to provide a
maximum of 6 W to the speaker. The audio voltage preamplifier should be in two-stage .

Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented

A report written in a formal style, including a contents

page indicating the different report tasks and sections.
A bibliography with references must be supplied using
Task 1, 2, 3, the Harvard System of referencing.
An electronic copy of your reports on either a memory
stick or CD. Label the memory stick or CD with your
name, unit title and assignment name.

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Sources of information
1. Thomas L. Floyd, Electronic Devices, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012

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PRESENTATION

1. The assignment should have a cover page that includes the assignment title,
assignment number, course title, module title, Lecturer/tutor name and students
name. Attach all the pages of assignment brief/achievement summary with your
report and leave them blank for official use.
2. Ensure that authenticity declaration has been signed.
3. This is an individual assignment.
4. Content sheet with a list of all headings and page numbers.
5. A fully typed up professionally presented report document. Use 12 point Arial or
Times New Roman script.
6. Your assignment should be word-processed.
7. Use the Harvard referencing system.
8. Exhibits/appendices are outside this limit.
9. The assignment should contain a list of any references used in the report.

NOTES TO STUDENTS FOR SUMMISSION

Check carefully the submission date and the instructions given with the assignment.
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Ensure that you give yourself enough time to complete the assignment by the due
date.
Do not leave things such as printing to the last minute excuses of this nature will
not be accepted for failure to hand-in the work on time.
You must take responsibility for managing your own time effectively.
If you are unable to hand in your assignment on time and have valid reasons such as
illness, you may apply (in writing) for an extension.
Failure to achieve a PASS grade will results in a REFERRAL grade being given.
Take great care that if you use other peoples work or ideas in your assignment, you
properly reference them in your text and any bibliography.
NOTE: If you are caught plagiarizing, the University policies and procedures
will apply.

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Achievement Summary
Qualificatio Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Assessor Mi Sa Nguyen
n in Electrical & Electronic Engineering name
Unit
Student
Number and Unit 39: Electronic Principles
name
title
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that Achieved?
Reference the student is able to: (tick)
First
IV
attemp Redo
check
t
LO 1
Apply testing procedures to a range of semiconductor
1.1 devices and circuits

Use relevant literature for testing semiconductor devices

1.2 and circuits

LO 2
Analyse the operation of different types of amplifier
2.1
Evaluate the actual performance of different types of
2.2 amplifiers

2.3 Compare the analysis with the measured results

2.4 Modify circuit designs to meet revised specifications

Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)

Achieved? Achieved?
Grade descriptor
(tick) (tick)
Grade descriptor
First IV First IV
attempt check attempt check
D1: Use critical
M1: Identify and apply reflection to evaluate
strategies to find appropriate own work and
solutions justify valid
conclusions
D2: Take
M2: Select/design and apply
responsibility for
appropriate
managing and
methods/techniques
organising activities

D3: Demonstrate
M3: Present and communicate
convergent/lateral
appropriate findings
/creative thinking

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