Electronic Technology is a subject that complements the other two specialisation subjects in the first four-month period (Analogue and Digital Electronics), establishing, as its name indicates, the technological foundations of electronics. It seeks to develop competences related to the ability to specify and select components for application in circuits and the development of printed circuits. On the other hand, this subject deals with the study of sensors, components that connect various physical magnitudes (temperature, pressure, etc.) with electronic systems. Sensors will be the starting point for the design of systems for measuring physical magnitudes, which is dealt with in the subject Electronic Instrumentation, taught in the second four-month period of the third year.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCES



1. Identify and use with rigour the fundamental concepts associated with the characterisation of passive electronic components (linear and non-linear resistors and capacitors): model, static and dynamic behaviour parameters, methods of expressing quantitative values in absolute and relative mode, thermal and dynamic behaviour parameters, applicable thermal and heat transmission aspects, basic reliability concepts.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and assimilation of all relevant technological aspects (different technologies, parameters etc.) related to linear type resistors, both fixed and variable value and their application in circuit. Demonstrate the ability to correctly select these components for a specific application. Demonstrate practical skills in identifying these components and measure their parameters in the laboratory.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant technological aspects related to non-linear resistors (NTC, PTC, VDR, and LDR resistors). Demonstrate the ability to correctly select these components for a specific application. Demonstrate practical skills in identifying these components and measuring their parameters in the laboratory.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant technological aspects related to capacitors applicable in electronic circuit design, different technologies, parameters, and their application in circuits. Demonstrate the ability to correctly select these components for a specific application. Demonstrate practical skills in identifying these components and measuring their parameters in the laboratory.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant technological aspects related to electromagnetic devices applicable in electronic circuit design, different technologies, parameters, and their application in circuits.

6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of optoelectronics and the most common optoelectronic components and their application in circuits.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of sensor devices and basic application circuits in which they are used as detectors of various physical quantities (temperature, force, pressure, etc.).

8. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of printed circuit design techniques. Demonstrate the ability to design printed circuits using the tools Orcad Capture and PCB Editor.



TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCIES THAT ARE DEVELOPED



1. Apply the strategies of the scientific methodology to solve problems: make observations with an awareness of the theoretical and interpretive framework that guides them; analyze the problematic situation qualitatively and quantitatively, propose hypotheses and solutions using appropriate models.

2. Properly communicate knowledge, procedures, results, skills, and inherent aspects of the basic engineering subjects, using appropriate vocabulary, terminology, and means.

3. Work effectively in groups by integrating abilities and knowledge to make decisions in the development of proposed tasks.

4. Adopt a responsible, organized attitude towards work and be open to learning, developing resources for autonomous work.

1. Introduction and fundamentals. Models in electronics, ideal and real components. Expression of magnitude values. Thermal aspects and relationship with electrical behavior. RLC modeling of components. Basic concepts of reliability.

2. Fixed resistors. Classification, technologies, parameters, behavior in circuits.

3. Variable resistors. Classification, technologies, parameters, behavior in circuits.

4. Non-linear resistors: NTC, PTC, VDR. Parameters, behavior in circuits.

5. Capacitors. Classification, technologies, parameters, behavior in circuits.

6. Magnetic elements.

7. Optoelectronics. Fundamentals. Basic optoelectronic components and their application in circuits.

8. Sensors. Description, characteristics, and operation of common sensors in industry (temperature, pressure, level, flow, speed, position, displacement...). Basic application circuits.

9. Design and manufacturing of printed circuits. Printed circuit manufacturing technologies. Design rules for printed circuits. Use of design software tools.

At the beginning of the course, a teaching guide is published on the Moodle platform, which provides details on objectives, competencies to be acquired or practiced, methodology, and evaluation criteria. It is important to read and analyze the content of this guide.



This is a course worth 6 ECTS credits, which implies a total dedication of 150 hours throughout the semester, with an average of 10 hours per week, 4 of which are spent in classroom or laboratory activities and 6 are dedicated to autonomous work.



In total, there are 45 hours in the classroom (lectures for 30 hours, collaborative work and classroom practices for 15 hours), 15 hours in the laboratory, and 90 hours of personal work (group projects, study, and individual work).

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 80
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 20

The subject follows a methodology in which importance is given to group work with project-based and problem-based teaching criteria. There may be short continuous assessment exams throughout the term, in addition to the ordinary and extraordinary final exams.



The assessment criteria are:

- Written exams account for 80% of the assessment. Depending on the circumstances, they can be replaced by online exams based on forms in eGela, which may be combined with written submissions.

- Throughout the semester, it is possible to conduct partial exams covering specific parts of the program. These parts will also be evaluated with differentiated exercises in the regular assessment. In the final regular grade, the highest grade obtained between the partial exam and the regular exam will be considered. Therefore, a student who passes the partial exam can choose not to take that part in the regular exam or take it to try to improve their grade.

The extraordinary exam is a exam covering the entire course. In the case of not having completed the scheduled tasks and reports during the semester, they must be submitted on the dates set for the extraordinary submission, and additionally, the extraordinary exam must be passed. It will be essential to submit and defend the development of a printed circuit. If attendance to component laboratory practices has not been satisfactory, a practical exam must be taken after passing the theoretical part of the extraordinary exam.



To waive the extraordinary session, simply not attending the exam is sufficient.

Orcad program version 16.0 or higher will be used, making use of the schematic drawing application (Capture) and the PCB Editor application for printed circuit design. This program is installed with a license on the computers in the electronic design laboratory, and there is an evaluation version available with a restriction on the maximum number of components. Students can use this version in their work, as the tasks are designed for a number of components compatible with this version.

Basic bibliography

1. Lecture notes and class slides. Classroom exercises.

2. R. Álvarez Santos: "Materiales y componentes electrónicos pasivos", EDITESA, Madrid, 1996.

3. K. Mitzner: Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor, Newnes, 2009.

4. M. A. Pérez García et al.: "Instrumentación Electrónica", Thomson-Paraninfo Publishing.

5. Ramón Pallas Areny: "Transductores y acondicionadores de señal", Marcombo Publishing.

In-depth bibliography

1. "Sistemas de instrumentación". Various authors. University of Alcalá de Henares Publications. 1994.
2. "Adquisición y distribución de señales". Ramón Pallàs Areny. Marcombo. 1993
3. EMI control in the design of printed circuit boards and backplanes. Donald R. J. White. Don White Consultants, Inc. 1982
4. Circuitos impresos. Teoría, diseño y montaje. J. González Calabuig, Mª A. Recasens Bellver. Paraninfo. 1997.

Journals

1. Elektor (http://www.elektor.es/)
2. Eurofach electrónica. Goodman Business. Madrid (http://eurofach.es/)

Web addresses

1. Moodle course page.
2. Passive component manufacturer websites (Vishay, AVX, etc.). Links on Moodle.
3. Sensor manufacturer websites (Analog Devices, Honeywell, etc.). Links on Moodle.
4. Component distributors' websites (Farnell, Mouser, etc.). Links on Moodle.
5. Printed circuit board manufacturers' websites. Links on Moodle.