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Waves in electrical engineering. Static electric and magnetic fields. Transmission lines: equivalent circuit, wave propagation, reflections and matching. Plane waves: time varying fields and Maxwell’s Equations. Electrical engineering materials: conductors, insulators and semiconductors.
Topics covered include:• Electrostatics and Magnetostatics: Electric and Magnetic Fields; Gauss’ Law, Coulomb’s Law, Ampere’s Law; Capacitance and inductance; Coaxial cables.• Transmission Lines: Wave equations; Characteristic impedance; Reflections and impedance matching; Lossy and lossless transmission lines; Standing waves and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio; Smith Charts; Examples: coaxial cables, microstrip lines.• Plane Waves and Time Varying Fields: Maxwell’s Equations in free space and source-free media; Conduction Current; Charge Dissipation; Wave equation and plane-wave solutions; Complex permittivity; Intrinsic impedance; Skin depth.• Physical & Electronic Structure of Materials: Isolated atoms; Atomic bonding; Crystallography; Crystalline defects; Thermal expansion.• Conductors: Conduction mechanisms; Temperature dependence; Skin effect; Thin metal films; Interconnects; Thermal conductivity; Thermal noise .• Dielectrics/Insulators: Polarisation; Relative permittivity; Dielectric strength; Insulator breakdown; Capacitor dielectric materials.• Semiconductors: Intrinsic semiconductors; Extrinsic semiconductors; Temperature dependence; Recombination; Majority & minority carriers; Optical absorption; Basic diode operation principles; Basic transistor operation principles.
At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:LO1: Analyse static electric and magnetic fields for electrical engineering applications (WA1, WA2)LO2: Apply mathematics to describe, analyse and interpret the propagation of electromagnetic plane waves in different media (WA1, WA2)LO3: Identify how atomic structure relates to the electrical properties of materials, and how atomic structure can be tailored to suit different applications. (WA1, WA2)LO4: Gather and evaluate experimental data, interpret outcomes, draw reasoned conclusions, and communicate outcomes using written reports. (WA1, WA2, WA4, WA9, WA10)LO5: Design, build and test a sensor based on the material properties of electronic components in a team environment, and report results as a device datasheet (WA3, WA4, WA9, WA10)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
PHYS102, MATH103 or EMTH119; or Approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.
Richard Clare
Ciaran Moore
Kasap, S. O; Principles of electronic materials and devices ; 3rd ed; McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Ulaby, Fawwaz T. , Ravaioli, Umberto; Fundamentals of applied electromagnetics ; Seventh edition, Global edition; Pearson, 2015.
Contact HoursLectures: 36Tutorials: 12Workshops: 0Laboratories: 9 Independent studyReview of lectures: 36Test and exam preparation: 20Assignments: 25Tutorial (homework) preparation: 12 Total 150
Domestic fee $1,030.00
International fee $5,750.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .