Summer 2025 - ENSC 425 D100
Electronic System Design (4)
Class Number: 2794
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 13, 2025
Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Prerequisites:
ENSC 320, ENSC 325, (ENSC 380 or MSE 280), all with a minimum grade of C- and a minimum of 80 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The principles and processes involved in designing analog circuits, emphasizing the functional blocks that comprise subsystems of a larger analog signal processing system. Topics include linear and nonlinear amplifiers, active filters, signal generators, signal modulators, switchmode power converters and analog/digital data conversion. The effects of non-ideal aspects of IC operational amplifiers on system performance are discussed and verified using laboratory projects. Students should be familiar with the behaviour and application of discrete semiconductor devices.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
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- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.