Basics of signals and systems; continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems; Fourier series and Fourier transform for analysis of signals and systems; characterization of systems; linear time-invariant systems and their characteristics; sampling; Laplace transform; z transform. (Not for students who have taken IERG2051 or ESTR2206.)
Fundamental semiconductor physics: electrons and holes, energy band diagram, Fermi energy, intrinsic and doped semiconductors, drift and diffusion currents. Physics of P-N junctions, bipolar and MOS transistors. Device performance measures: current efficiency, transit frequency and intrinsic gain. Frequency response of transistor amplifiers. Filters. Feedback principles, stability and frequency compensation. Oscillators. (Not for students who have taken ELEG2110 or ESTR3200; Prerequisite: ELEG2202 or BMEG2300 or with the consent of the instructor.)
Impact of technology on society; introduction to engineering as a profession (different engineering fields, professional societies and registration, soft skills for working in a team); engineering design and innovation; introduction to intellectual property (copyright, trademarks, registered design and patents); engineering project management; product safety; professional ethics; liability and responsibility; workplace safety; environmental impact and market requirements; case studies and experience sharing from industry; global energy policies and standards. (Not for students who have taken ENGG2601.)
Introduction to microcomputer systems and to the concept of memory. Fundamentals of micro-controller unit, instructions and assembly programming. Input/Output. Interrupt. Timer and counter. Serial communication. Interfacing. Application to step motor. C programming for MCU. (Not for students who have taken ELEG3230; Prerequisite: ELEG2201 or with the consent of the instructor.)