ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
MARCO PATERNI
Academic year2016/17
CourseAUDIOPROTHESIC TECHNIQUES
Code634II
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
SISTEMI E DISPOSITIVI DI SUPPORTO AUDIOPROTESICOING-INF/06LEZIONI24
MARCO PATERNI unimap
TECNOLOGIE ELETTRONICHEING-INF/07LEZIONI24
MARCO PATERNI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students are expected to acquire: knowledge on electrical and electronic circuits (analog and digital) commonly used in hearing aids; knowledge on assistive listening devices as support of standard hearing aids (sound generators, T-coil, FM, bluetooth, WiFi, etc.); knowledge on methods and techniques of signal processing as applied to cochlear implants or implantable systems, on objectives and strategies implemented in different implanted devices; ability in the management of hearing aid devices for their assessment and personalized choice.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
In the written exam (1 hour), the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material.

Methods:

  • Final written exam
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • individual study

Attendance: Mandatory

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Syllabus
Semiconductor devices: diode, Zener, Varactor, Graetz circuit; diodes in electrical circuits (ac-dc power supply). Bipolar Junction Transistors, current and voltage amplifier, small-signal models, Darlington configuration. Field Effect Transistor. Multi-stage amplifier and impedance matching. Amplifiers in class A, B, AB and D. Negative feedback amplifier. Integrated Circuits: Operational Amplifiers, CMRR. OA applications. Circuit simulation with SPICE software. Microphones, telecommunication systems, radio frequency transmission, infrared transmission, tele-coil and magnetic-induction audio systems, bluetooth and wi-fi technologies, sound generators.
Bibliography
Lecture notes distributed by the teacher. Recommended reading: J. Millman and C. C. Halkias, Electronic Devices and Circuits, McGraw-Hill Ed Medical Instrumentation-Application and Design, John Wiley & Sons Ed
Work placement
Yes
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27