Unit information: SMPS Project in 2021/22

Unit name	SMPS Project
Unit code	EENG28070
Credit points	10
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Dr. Hilton
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

The objective is to design, build and test an AC-to-DC "Switch-mode Power Supply". In doing this, students are introduced to practical aspects of magnetic design, power electronic components and control system design.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the SMPS design students should be able to:

1. Keep accurate records of the laboratory work;
2. Build electronic hardware;
3. Explain operation of all aspects of the design and identify suitable components for the system;
4. Take accurate measurements, and analyse results and find faults;
5. Explain limitations of their designs, compromises on cost, performance and complexity.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

Summative:

Template Style Assessments (40%) Online Quiz (60%)

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.