Electrical Device Modelling

AIM This subject develops the theoretical and practical tools required to understand, construct, validate and apply models of standard electrical and electronic devices. In particular, students will study the theoretical and practical development of models for devices such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, motors, batteries, diodes, transistors, and transmission lines. In doing so, students will gain exposure to a variety of fundamental fields in physics, including electromagnetism, semiconductor materials and quantum electronics. This material will be complemented by exposure to experiment design and measurement techniques in the laboratory, the application of models from device manufacturers, and the use of electronic circuit simulation software.

• 1Develop/interpret useful models for electrical and electronic devices from the underlying physics and/or empirical data
• 2Use modelling principles in engineering design with an appreciation for the impact of modelling uncertainty and model complexity
• 3Implement and analyse the results of laboratory experiments for gathering empirical data from electrical and electronic devices
• 4Use software tools to simulate the behaviour of electrical and electronic devices.