Course

Syllabus

Basics of circuits and systems – Network theorems and laws – Diodes – transistors – amplifier circuits – filter circuits – Op-amps – Active filters – signal conditioning and processing circuits – peak detectors, rectifiers, comparators, timers, multivibrator. Analog circuits for processing medical data.

Laboratory module will involve hands-on hardware experiments on

1. Network theorems, voltage, and current division.
2. Diode circuits
3. Passive filters
4. Transistor amplifiers
5. Active filters
6. Signal conditioning circuits
7. Medical signal acquisition circuits

Recommended Tools: NI-Multisim software for simulations, Digilent Analog Discovery kits and Waveforms software for hands-on circuit implementation.

Learning Objectives 

LO1 To understand the fundamental principles of electronics. LO2 To design, test and analyse biomedical circuits and signals.

Course Outcomes 

CO1 Apply knowledge of engineering and science to understand the principle of biomedical electronic circuits.

CO2 Understand how to measure and fine-tune circuit performance to solve problems in the areas of biomedical signals.

1. Microelectronic Circuits by Sedra Smith, 5th edition, 2004
2. Electric Circuits, Nilsson, J.W. and Riedel, S.A., 9th edition, 2011