The objective of this subject is to study the structure and functioning of the electronic elements that allow communicating digital systems, in particular a computer, with the outside world.

It begins studying the elements that capture and condition the signals of the real world. Next, the basic circuits for processing these signals are studied: analog, digital, analogue digital conversion, data acquisition cards and signal processing (DSP). This subject is completed with some practical simulation and design exercises using widely used programs in the field of electronic circuit design. All this will be very useful when dealing with topics such as: the design of integrated circuits, design of applications based on microprocessors, the study of signal processing or robotics, etc., object of other subjects of the degree.

The expected learning outcomes are:



Be able to handle with the basic instrumentation of an electronic laboratory.

Be able to identify the appropriate sensor for the capture of a certain physical signal.

Be able to design a basic signal conditioning device (amplification and filtering).

Be able to simulate the operation of analog electronic circuits

Be able to design an analog to digital and digital to analog conversion circuit.

Be able to process information received from sensors with data acquisition systems.

UNIT 0. Introduction: Interface with the real world.

UNIT 1. Acquisition of signals: sensors.

UNIT 2. Conditioning of signals: the operational amplifier and its applications.

UNIT 3. A / D and D / A converter circuits.

UNIT 4. Cards and data acquisition systems (DAQ).

Active methodologies of cooperative learning will be used, looking for the active participation of the students and the work in-group, something fundamental for the achievement of the desired competences in this specialty.

In addition to theory classes, practical laboratory sessions based on cooperative learning are proposed.

The content of the practical topics is developed in the laboratory, in-group.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 20
  • Multiple-Choice Test (%): 20
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 35
  • Individual works (%): 10
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 15

In the first call, each student will be able to choose between two options: traditional evaluation by taking a final exam, or continuous evaluation during the course. In principle, the preferred evaluation method is continuous evaluation. To continue in continuous evaluation, it is essential to obtain a grade greater than 4 out of 10 in each section evaluated, the student who, fulfilling the conditions to continue in the continuous evaluation system, decides to opt for the global evaluation, must inform the teacher responsible for the subject by email within 9 weeks before the date of the final evaluation. The student who does not meet the requirements to remain in continuous evaluation will automatically go to final evaluation.



Percentages and types of evaluation:



Exercises 15%

questions 20%

Laboratory 35%

attendance 10%

Tests 20%



Total: 100%

The final exam consists on a written test in which the degree of knowledge of the subject, both theoretical and practical, treated in the subject will be evaluated

Documentation provided by the teacher in egela.

Basic bibliography

PÉREZ GARCÍA M.A. et alter, 2004. Instrumentación electrónica. (Thomson)



BOLTON W., 2001. Mecatrónica: Sistemas de control electrónico en la ingeniería mecánica y eléctrica. (Marcombo)



MINER G. F., COMER D. J., 1992. Physical data acquisition for digital processing: Components, parameters and specifications. (Prentice-Hall)



FRANK R., 2000. Understanding smart sensors. (Artech House Publishers)



SCHILLING D., BELOVE C., 1993. Circuitos electrónicos discretos e integrados. (McGraw-Hill)



SEDRA A.S., SMITH K.C., 2003. Microelectronic Circuits (5th Edition). (Oxford University Press)

In-depth bibliography

BISHOP R., 1999. Learning with LabVIEW. Addison-Wesley

HAMBLEY A.R., 1994. Electronics: A top-down approach to computer-aided design. (Prentice-Hall)

JONES J., FLYNN A., 1993. Mobile Robots. (Wellesley)

NORTON H.N., 1982. Sensores y analizadores. (Gustavo Gili)

Journals

IEEE Instrumentation and measurement magazine

IEEE transactions on instrumentation and measurement

IEEE Robotics and automation magazine

IEEE sensors Journal

IEEE signal processing magazine

IEEE transactions on circuit and systems II. Analog and digital signal processing

IEEE transactions on industrial electronics and control instrumentation

Revista española de electrónica (http://www.redeweb.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)

Electronic Design ( http://electronicdesign.com/index.cfm?AD=1&)

Web addresses

National Instruments: http://www.ni.com/

National Instruments España: http://digital.ni.com/worldwide/spain.nsf/main?readform

LabVIEW: http://www.ni.com/labview/

Agilent technologies: http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/home.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng

Operational amplifiers: http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_8/index.html