Linear Circuits A

This course, in its entirety, concerns the SYSTEM interpretation and modelling of relatively complex, linear circuits.

At the core of its first part (EE1C1) is the calculation of voltages and currents in circuits consisting of current and voltage sources, resistances, inductances and capacitances. The basic components and the different analysis methods for direct current (DC) are firstly introduced. The operation of capacitances and inductances will be then explained. Combining circuit analysis methods with the behaviour of inductances and capacitances will form the basis for studying first- and second-order circuits.

The course will continue in its second part (EE1C2) when the acquired knowledge and skills will be applied to examining circuits operating under steady-state alternating current (AC) conditions and more elaborate transient conditions.

The EE1C1 part also contains a CourseLab during which the concepts introduced and tested during the lectures and the seminars will receive a physical demonstration. During these CourseLabs, you will develop skills in assembling electronic circuits and using standard laboratory (testing) equipment. The lab sessions will be prepared during some sessions in which practical linear circuits problem will be discussed and their impact on the ensuing lab classes will be stressed.

This course has:

• 6 Self-assessed Graded Homework assignments (SGHs), handled via a TU Delft platform → the SGHs yield a sliding-weight bonus for the exam (see below);

• CourseLab preparatory + lab sessions; a successful completion of the CourseLab is needed to be passed with a sufficient for validating the exam grade;

• two written partial examinations, (weeks 1.5 and 1.10);

• a resit.

The final grade of the course consists of the following components:

• the written exams grade (denoted as E): (i) the average of the written partial exam 1 and the written partial exam 2; (ii) the grade of the resit; this grade ranges from 1 to 10;

• the result of the SGHs (denoted as B); it is calculated as the average of the results of all but one of the SGHs, in which any non-made SGH is graded with a 0; either the least-scoring SGH (when all SGHs were done) or a non-made one are omitted from the average; this grade ranges from 0 to 10.

The two grades are combined according to the formula:

C = E + B * (10-E) / 100

with C being rounded to half points → this result is recorded in the catalogue.

Applicable conditions:

• To pass the course, a rounded-off, final grade C of at least 5.76 points in scale 1–10 is needed.

• The CourseLabs yield a check that validates the course grade.

• The SGHs result is valid for the partial exams and the resit, but only in the year the assignments have been made.

• The resit includes the contents of both partial exams.

• The result of the partial exams expires for the resit and is not transferable to the next academic year.

• Rules applying to the SGHs: (i) students are allowed to collaborate, but each student is responsible (being a sole author) for the content of the submitted deliverables, which must also be self-written; (ii) when applicable, the deliverables must specify the type of collaboration, and, whether and which AI-(writing)tools have been used, and how they were used; AI tools are not allowed to generate text, or code, or to interpret findings or results; (iii) more course-specific information and guidelines will be provided on the course specific Brightspace page.

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 29, sub 4).

In case of insufficient results a repair option may exist in accordance with Article 2, Examination requirements, Clause 4, of the Implementation Regulations 2024-2025.