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DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the cource: Microelectronics

Code: BE48 Semester: 7

Type of tesching: Lectures and laboratory work

Lessons per week: L-2 hours, LW-1 hours

Number of credits: 4

LECTURER

Prof. D.Sc. Filip Filipov (FETT), tel: 9652066, еmail: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT. AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE COURSE: The main goal is students to obtain basic knowledge about requirements of technology and building circuits of electronic devices. This knowledge will let students to take fast and correct decisions in their practice. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The basic problems of the microelectronics design of circuits and systems. A special attention is taken on the methods of their construction especially those considering miniaturisation and building topology of basic elements. PREREQUISITES: Electronics and semiconductor elements, Physics, Chemistry and Materials science. TEACHING METHODS: Lectures and laboratory works according to the materials supplied by the assistants. During the laboratory works students have the ability to see physically designed electronic devices of different types and see the basic processes that are used. Students are about to choose whether to perform a course project for this course. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: According to results of the work during the term, the mark from the laboratory work and the course project, if such is chosen, every student receives mark in the end of the seventh semester. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: Filipov F., Design and Technology of Semiconductor Devices, Sofia, Tehnica, 1988.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Control Systems Code: BE49 Semester: 7

Type of teaching: Lectures, laboratory work and course design

Lessons per week: L – 2 hours; LW – 2 hours


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Mihail Antchev Technical University of Sofia, Dept. of Power Electronics, phone:

email: [email protected]

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for full-time and part-time students of speciality “Electronics”, BEng programme of the Faculty of Electronic Technique and Technology.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aims and objectives of the course are to teach students on the types of power electronic converters, their basic power circuits and control systems. It is very important to teach students on the last theory, power devices and circuit achievements and development tends of power electronic conversion technique.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Theoretical and practical aspects of electronic control systems for technological processes are learned. During the course it is discussed the features and electronic implementation of different process controllers, which determine the system stability and dynamic and steady state error of regulation. The students get knowledge about the features and requirements of processes to be controlled, electrical and mechanical sensors and electronic transducers. The principles of control systems are studied. The students are trained to create the simulation models of every single functional block of a control system and to test the whole system behaviour under control.

PREREQUISITES: Knowledge on “Theory of electrical engineering”, “Electronic and semiconductor devices”, “Power supplies” and “Analogue circuits”.

TEACHING METHODS: The training is based on lectures, laboratory works and course design. The target of laboratory works is to expand the students knowledge from a practical point of view. The course design gives the opportunity for student’s own decision and solving the specific practical problem.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written exam at the end of the sixth semester.

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1.Ronald Hunter, Automated Process Control Systems, Prentice-Hall,1987; 2. A. Frank D'Souza. Design of Control Systems, Prentice-Hall,1988; 3. P.Horowitz, W.Hill. The Art of Electronics, Cambridge University Press, 1980; 4. Х.Хинов, С.Цонков, И.Масларов. Промишлени регулатори и автоматизация на технологични процеси. Техника, 1979г.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Course name: Electromechanical Devices

Code: BE 50 Semester: 7

Type of classes: Lectures Laboratory work

lessons per week: L – 2.0 hours LW – 1.0 hour


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Miho Petrov Mihov (ЕF), tel.: 9652137, email: [email protected] Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Plamen Milanov Rizov (ЕF), tel.: 9652147, email:[email protected], Technical University of Sofia COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT. AIMS OF OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The main aim of the course is to provide the students with an understanding of the construction, operating principles and applications of electromechanical devices. On completion of the course the students should be able to: - Know the principles of operation and application of the main components of a power

system; - Know the principles of operation and application of the various control, signal and

protection electrical apparatuses; - Know the construction of the single-phase transformers, induction, synchronous and DC

machines, their principle of operation and applications, principles of start-up and control. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE : Introductions to the fundamentals of electricity supply systems – production, transfer, distribution and consumption of electric energy. Basic constructions and electromechanical processes of a range of electrical apparatuses. Basic constructions, principles of operation and steady state performance of electrical machines and their control systems; micro machines; speed control. PREREQUIRES: Physics and Electrical Engineering. TEACHING METHODS: Lectures with application of demonstrative materials – photos and details of electrical machines and apparatuses, multimedia projects and PowerPoint presentations on the subject. Laboratory exercises with the help of purposefully devoleped educational guides and manuals, where students should be able to write laboratory reports for each exercise, verified from the lecturer afterwards. METHODS OD ASSESSMENT: Continuous assessment is used. The final mark is the aggregate of the laboratory work (20%) and two written tests (80%) – mid-term and end-term. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Божилов Г., Е.Соколов, И. Ваклев, Електромеханични устройства, Техника, София, 1991. 2. Божилов Г., Е.Соколов, Електромеханични устройства, Нови знания, София, 2010. 3. Димитрова П., А.Иванов, Електромеханични устройства - ръководство за лабораторни упражнения, Нови знания, София, 2010.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Наименование на учебната дисциплина: Практикум

Code: BE51

Semester: 7

Type of teaching: Laboratory work

Lessons per week: LW – 1.0 hour


LECTURER: Technical University of Sofia, FEET, Department of Electronics COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FEET. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The "Practice" course is aimed at providing the students with practical knowledge, experience and skills for design, tuning and testing of particular electronic circuits. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Experimental laboratory work is carried out on the basis of the knowledge acquired so far on the disciplines “Microprocessor circuits design”, “Optoelectronic devices” and “Basics of biomedical engineering”. An applied software for the KIT is developed by the students during the experimental laboratory work on the discipline “Microprocessor circuitry” under the assistant guidance. The assignments on the discipline “Optoelectronic devices” include synthesis, realization and experimental work with electronic control transmitter circuits, as well as electornic preamplifier photoreceiver circuits. The assignments on the discipline “Basics of biomedical engineering” include experimental work with circuit solutions for diverse electro-medical modules, described in the lectures. Multifunctional circuit platforms (С-board), as well as personal computers with a set of program products (ORCAD, CADSTAR, PROTEL, PSPICE) are used for the experimental purposes. PREREQUISITES: Electronics and semiconductor elements, Analog circuits, Digital circuits, Microprocessor circuits design, Optoelectronic devices, Basics of biomedical engineering. TEACHING METHODS: The laboratory work is carried out using specialized KIT. The laboratory work proceeds under the assistant guidance. As a result of the practice, the codes of the developed programs are obtained and the realized project is demonstrated. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: The students receive certification for the semester after demonstration of the concrete realization. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian. BIBLIOGRAPHY: The laboratory work is carried out with the help of auxiliary manuals and materials.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE

Name of the course Biomedical Engineering

Code: BE52.1 Semester: 7




LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. I. Iliev – tel.: 965 3901, email: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty “Electronics” in the Faculty of Electronics and Electronic Technologies for educational and qualifications degree “bachelor”

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: At the end of the course students are expected to have basic knowledge about main vital parameters and processes in human body and especially about basic concepts of medical instrumentation applicable in diagnosis and therapy.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main topics concern: Physiotherapy instrumentation: therapy with low frequency currents; therapy with high frequency currents and electro-magnetic field; functional electrostimulators. Electrocardiography: the origin of biopotentials; biopotential electrodes; biopotential amplifiers, cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. Electroencephalography – signal parameters and circuit decisions. Measurements of the respiratory system – modeling the respiratory system, measurement of pressure, gas-flow rate, lung volume, etc. Respiratory plethysmography.

PREREQUISITES: Electrical engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Еngineering, Physics.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lectures, using slides, case studies, laboratory and course work, work in teams, protocols and course design description preparation and defence. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: In written form in the end of semester. The course design is with separate assessment. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Webster J. C., Medical Instrumentation – application and design. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1992, ISBN 0-395-59492-8. 2. Dotsinsky I., Christov I., Daskalov I., Multichanel DC amplifier for a microprocessor electrocardiograph. Med. Biol. Eng. Comp., pp. 324-329, 1991. 3. Hinkov O., Monitoring during intensive treatment. “Altenburg”, 1994. 4. Metting V. R., Peper A. High quality recording of bioelectrical events, Part 1 Interference reductio, theory and practice. Med. Biol. Eng. Comp., 28, pp. 389-397, 1990. 5. Metting V. R., Peper A., The isolation mode rejection ratio in bioelectric amplifiers. IEEE Trans. on BME, 38, pp. 1154-1157, 1991.


Name of the course Electronic Control Systems

Code BE52.2 Semester: 7

Type of teaching: Lectures and laboratory work


Number of credits:5

LECTURER: Assist. Prof. Eng. N. Tuliev (FEET) -

Technical University of Sofia

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FEET.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The subject has the objective to give knowledge to the students about the industrial applications of electronic equipment, so that they could acquire information about the basic rules for safe work of the equipment under real conditions as well as the ability of "reading" and synthesizing electronic control circuits for non-electrical quantities.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The topics considered in the course concern the education of the students in electronic circuitry. The topics are directed to industrial applications of the electronic equipment. The main part of the material is connected with the specific requirements of the electronic equipment to work with a variety of sensors: for temperature, pressure, revolutions, moisture, chemical composition, etc.

PREREQUISITES: Analog and Digital circuits, Electrical engineering, Electronics and semiconductor elements, Microprocessor circuit design.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, tutorials, demonstrative materials. A auxiliary materials to each lecture are sent to the students by e-mail. Laboratory work on the lecture material, under the assistant guidance. Protocols produced by the students and verified by the assistant. Teaching materials supporting the course are available at the course web-site.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: In written form in the end of the semester. Test in the end of laboratory work.

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian. BIBLIOGRAPHY: The basic materials are available at the course web-site in Internet. They are constantly actualized.


Name of the course: Microelectronic Materials Science



Lessons per week L-2 hours LW-2 hours

Number of credits 5

LECTURER:

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Milka Rassovska, phone: 9653085, еmail: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Electronics and Technologies,

Department of Microelectronics. COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE The purpose of the education “MME” is students to get knowledge of materials with finding applications in microelectronics, their electrophysical properties and specific applications. The gain knowledge and abilities will allow the students to solve important practical tasks. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: In the course are reviewed the basic methods for receive of pure materials, using in microelectronics-distillation, sorption, crystallization. In detail are considered a materials with finding application like a root in microelectronics and specifically materials for thin layers. The students acquainted with new modern, materials with finding application in microelectronics, namely over conductors and compound solid solvents of semiconductors. PREREQUISITES: Physics, Chemistry, Microelectronics TEACHING METHODS: The lectures are conducted with the aim of samples, laboratory works are carried out through “laboratory work guide” and protocols. Of o.’s choising the students elaborated a project. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written exam in the end of 7th semester INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Rassovska M.M., F.I. Filipov, " Materialoznanie v microelectronikata" - uchebnik, TU-Sofia , 2003. 2. Rassovska M.M., V.H. Videkov i dr. Rakovodstvo za laboratorni uprajnenia po Materialoznanie v microelectronikata, TU-Sofia, 2003.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course

Power Electronics Devices Code: BE52.4 Semester: 7




LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Peter Goranov Technical University of Sofia, Dep. of Power Electronics, phone: 9653121


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory eligible for the students speciality Electronics, specialisation Power electronics, BEng programme of the Faculty of Electronic Technique and Technology.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to teach the students about Power Electronics devices and passive components useful for the Power Electronics Systems.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: In the course there are studied characteristics and parameters of Power Semiconductor Switches transformers, inductors, power capacitors. The main topics are: power bipolar and Schottky diodes; Power MOSFET and IGBT transistors; base type thyristors; Switching characteristics; Drive circuits; Snubber circuits; Power and high frequency transformers, inductors; capacitors in power electronics.

PREREQUISITES: It is necessary to have fundamental knowledge given in the curses of physics, electrical engineering, semiconductor devices, analog and digital circuits, power electronics.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectors read with demonstrative material. Laboratory works are implemented on specialized laboratory models. The results are written on protocols, which are defense from the students in front of the teacher.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written exam at the end of the seventh semester. The final mark is formed 20% from the laboratory work and 80% from the written exam. Result higher than 50% forms mark “3”, higher than 60% – 4, higher than 70% – 5, higher than 80% – 6.

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: bulgarian.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Табаков С. Тиристорна техника. Техника 2001. 2. Mohan, N. J.Undeland, W.Roobbins. Power Electronics.John Wiley$Sons. NY. 1995. 3. Semiconductor Applications. Philips Semiconductors, 1995. 4. Бобчева,М, С.Табаков, П.Горанов Преобразувателна техника, ТУ-Сф, 1997. 5. INTERNET sites.


Name of the course Methods, Devices and Systems of Data Acquisition and Transformation


Type of teaching: Lectures and laboratory workshops



LECTURER:

Assoc. Prof. Emil Dimitrov, Ph.D. (FEET) - Phone: 965 21 44, email: [email protected], Technical University of Sofia.


AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course in Methods, Devises and Systems of Data Acquisition and Conversion is to provide students with knowledge of the methods of developing and using electronic devices and systems of data acquisition and conversion from industry as well as from research and medical equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The course presents the algorithmic bases and system equipment with building systems of data acquisition and processing. Both classical and specialized methods and algorithms of digital processing of input signals are explained. Students are given the principles of software providing with the system performance under the conditions of real time.

PREREQUISITES: Mathematics, Computing I and II, Digital and Analog circuits, Microprocessor circuits design and Signal and Systems.

TEACHING METHODS: Classical methods using a blackboard are applied. Additional teaching materials (schemes, tables, graphs) concerning the topic presented are preliminarily given to students.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Students are required to take a written exam. They have to answer a number of questions on the topics included in the syllabus. Two one-hour assessments at mid and end of semester.

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Ташев Ив., Методи, устройства и системи за събиране и преобразуване на информацията, София,1998. 2. Сергиенко, А.Б., Цифровая обработка сигналов, Питер, ISBN 5-469-00816-9,2007. 3. Liu, J., Real-Time Systems, Prentice-Hall, ISBN 0-13-099651-3, 2000. 4. Дьяконов, Вл., Ир. Абраменкова, MATLAB обработка сигналов и изображений, Питер, Санкт-Петербург, ISBN 5-318-00667-1, 2002. 5. Magrab E.B., An Engineer’s Guide to MATLAB, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-12-145499-4, 2005. 6. Smith S.T., MATLAB Advansed GUI Development, Dog Ear Publishing, ISBN 1-59858-181-3, 2006.


Name of the course Optoelectronic and laser industrial devices


Type of teaching: Lectures and laboratory work Course work

Lessons per week: L – 2 hours; LW – 2 hour


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Todor S. Djamiykov, (FEET) – tel.: 9652664, email: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for the regular and non-regular students specialty “Electronics” at Department of Electronics at Technical University – Sofia for educational and background degree “Bachelor”.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The course aims to familiarize students with basic components, which are included in such family of devices as well as principles for engineering, calculating, measurement of parameters and servicing of optoelectronic devices.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: There are examined properties and parameters of separate components, which is included in optoelectronic devices. There are highlighted principles and criteria at developing and calculating. High attention is hold on functional and circuit decisions of devices in different areas such as measurements and monitoring in industry, ecology, medicine, security systems e.t.a.

PREREQUISITES: There are needed basic knowledge of Physics, Semiconductor components, analog and digital circuits and signal theory.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures carry out by with usage of some demonstrative tools, panels and slides. Exercises are carried out with laboratory kits according to handbook and proceedings.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written examination at the end of VIIth term.


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Philip C. D. Hobbs, “Building Electro-Optical Systems: Making It All Work”, WILEY, 2009, 2. Mark Johnson, Photodetection and measurement: maximizing performance in optical systems, McGRAW-HILL, 2005, 3. Gerald C. Holst, Electro-optical imaging system performance, JCD Pub., 2003. 4. http://ecad.tu-sofia.bg/olup/literatura

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course: Microelectronic Circuits



Lessons per week: L– 2 hours; LW – 2 hours


LECTURER:

Prof. Ph. D. Tihomir Takov (FETT), phone: 9653059, еmail: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Electronics and Technologies,

Department of Microelectronics.

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The main aim of the course is to give to the students knowledge on the contemporary principles in the synthesis of Integrated Circuits. The Laboratory Works give skills in circuit analysis of Integrated Circuits. These knowledge and skills will give the students the ability to solve problems in Microelectronic Circuits DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Students get familiar with the circuits possibilities, given by the contemporary Integrated Circuits technologies. The principles of Analogue and Digital Microelectronic Circuits are given. The main stress is put on CMOS Integrated Circuits, because of their dominating role in contemporary microelectronics. PREREQUISITES: Microelectronics. TEACHING METHODS: The lectures are conducted with the aim of samples, dia-scope pictures, panels and slides. The laboratory works are carried out by using of specialized instructions, and are finished by making of protocols, prepared by the students and checked by the Assistant. According to their decision, students could prepare a project. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written exam at the end of 7th semester INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY:

1. Атанасов А., Основи на микроелектрониката, Изд. „Техника”, София, 1992 г. 2. Вълков Ст., Микроелектронна схемотехника, Изд. „Техника”, София, 1995 г. 3. Таков Т., С. Цанова, Микроелектронна схемотехника, Ръководство за

лабораторни упражнения, МП Издателство на ТУ-София, 2003 г. 4. Христов М., Р. Радонов, Б. Дончев, Системи за проектиране в

микроелектрониката, МП Издателство на ТУ-София, 2004 г. Манолов Е., Аналогови интегрални схеми: схемотехника и проектиране, МП Издателство на ТУ-София, 2000 г

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Computer aided design of power electronic circuits





LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Evgeniy Popov, Technical University of Sofia, FEET, Department of Power Electronics – tel.965 2642,

email:[email protected]

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory eligible for the students speciality Electronics, specialisation Power electronics, BEng programme of the Faculty of Electronic Technique and Technology.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aims and objectives of the course “Computer aided design of power electronic circuits” is to teach students on the fundamental theory for electromagnetic processes description, models, algorithms, applicable programs for analysis, modelling in transient/steady-state mode and computer aided design of the power circuits of the electrical energy converters (rectifiers, line- commutated and autonomous inverters, dc and ac regulators, electronic oscillators for technological purposes).

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main topics concern: fundamental theory for electromagnetic processes description, models, algorithms, applicable programs for analysis, modelling in transient/steady-state mode and computer aided design of the power circuits of the electrical energy converters. PREREQUISITES: Knowledge on Mathematics, Theory of Electrical engineering, Semiconductor devices, Power supplies, Theory of electronic circuits, Conversion technique, Electronic regulators is necessary.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures using demonstrative materials. Laboratory assignments on laboratory manuals and protocols made by the students and checked by the lecturer, design practice for a part of the students. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written exam at the end of semester 7. The final mark is formed as sum of 20 m. maximum from the laboratory work and of 80 m. maximum depending on the answers of 80 specific questions during the written exam. Result higher than 40 is 3, higher than 50 is 4, higher than 60 is 5, higher than 70 is 6. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: E. I. Popov “Analysis, modeling and design of converter circuits (Computer aided design of power electronic circuits)”, Textbook, Technical University Printing House, Sofia, 2005.; E. I. Popov “Computer aided design of power electronic circuits”, Manual for laboratory assignments, Technical University Printing House, Sofia, 2006.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Nuclear electronics


Type of teaching: Lectures and laboratory work Course project



LECTURER: Prof. D.Sc. Eng. Ivan D. Vankov, INRNE – BAS, tel.: 875 60 69 COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory selected course for regular and extramural students on the discipline "Electronic Engineering", specialty "Medical electronics" of the Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technologies in the Technical University – Sofia for the "Bachelor" educational qualification degree. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the instruments and methods for detecting and measuring the basic parameters of the nuclear (ionizing) radiation, so that they can acquire not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in using the corresponding equipments. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The course considers the basic concepts of nuclear physics and the various types of detectors for ionizing radiation. Special attention is paid to the methods and devices for transforming, selecting and recording detector signals and to the data processing. Particular methods, instruments and systems are discussed, which find application in nuclear-physics researches, ecology, industry and agriculture. The use of microprocessor systems and personal computers in the nuclear electronic instruments and systems is also studied. PREREQUISITES: The "Nuclear electronics" course uses the knowledge received from the courses: "Impulse Circuit Engineering", "Analog Circuit Engineering", "Digital Circuit Engineering", "Microprocessor Circuit Engineering", "Fundamentals of Computer Engineering", etc. TEACHING METHODS: Lectures delivered by means of illustration materials, slides and transparencies. The subject of the laboratory exercises is to acquaint the students with the different types of ionizing radiation detectors and electronic devices and systems as well as to gain experience in measurements with them. The experimental data are recorded directly in an electronic format and are processed by electronic worksheets or by other software products. The results are presented in the form of test protocols, which are discussed and defended with the teacher supervising the laboratory exercises. The course projects treat the design of different types of electronic devices, instruments and systems for nuclear researches. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written examinations and discussion in the end of the seventh semester. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Димитрова, М., И. Ванков, Х. Христов. Ядрена електроника част I-И. Шумен, "Глаукс", 2002 г. 110 стр. ISBN 954-8164-28-0.; 2 И. Ванков, М. Митев, Х. Христов. Ядрена електроника част ІІ. Шумен, "Глаукс", 2002 г. 246 стр. ISBN 954-8164-28-0; 3. Glenn F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement, John Wiley & Sons (1999)., 4. Lutz, Gerhard, Semiconductor Radiation Detectors. Springer. Berlin Heidelberg New York, 1999, 353p., 5. Ahmed, S.N., Physics and Engineering of Radiation Detection. Academic Press Inc. Published by Elsevier. Amsterdam, 2007, 764p., 6. Акимов, Ю.К., О.В. Игнатьев, А.И. Калинин, В.Ф. Кушнирук. Полупроводниковые детекторы в экспериментальной физике. М. Энергоатомиздат, 1989.


Name of the course Analysis and Design of Integrated Circuits





LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. E. D. Manolov (FEET) – tel.: 965 3239, email: [email protected],


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students from specialty "Electronics", BEng programme of FEET.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The course gives knowledge about analysis and design techniques for basic analog and digital integrated circuits implemented in CMOS and bipolar technologies. Students, which are completed the course, have to know the main analog and digital stages of integrated circuits, their parameters and typical applications.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Large and small signal models for integrated devices. Principles of design of integrated circuits. Current mirrors, sources and sinks. References and biasing circuits. Basic active load amplifiers, differential pairs, cascode amplifiers. Output stages, class A and class AB biasing. Typical architectures of operational transconductance amplifiers OTA, standard operational amplifiers OA, operational current amplifier OCA. Low-voltage, low-power operational amplifiers. Operational amplifier characterization. Comparators. Integrated temperature sensors. Switched-capacitor circuits. Characterization of basic static and dynamic digital circuits. Clock generators.

PREREQUISITES: Semiconductor devices, Analogue circuits, Digital circuits.

TEACHING METHODS: Classical lectures using slides and case studies. Laboratory works performed under guidance (the students design and investigate basic analog and digital integrated circuits, the PSpise simulation tool is used to verify the operation). Preparation of protocols. Project (optional).

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Laboratory work (40%). Written exam (60%).


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Manolov, E. Analog Integrated Circuits Design. Technical University- Sofia, ISBN 954-438-315-8, 2002. 2. R. Jacob Baker. CMOS: circuit design, layout, and simulation. 3rd ed., IEEE Press Series on Microelectronic Systems, John Wiley & Sons 2010. 3. Johns D. A., K. Martin. Analog Integrated Circuit Design. John Wiley & Sons, 1997.


Name of the course Automation of Engineering in Microelectronics





LECTURER:

Prof. Ph.D. Marin Hristov Hristov, email:[email protected] Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Electronics, Dept. of Microelectronics,

phone 965 3115 COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to introduce students to the methods and approaches for automation of the basic Microelectronics engineers’ activities. Special attention is drawn to the design and test of integrated circuits and systems. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The following aspects are being studied: computer-aided design methods for design of integrated circuits and systems; specifics of analog and digital circuits design; functional and layout design; introduction to hardware description languages; test and diagnostics of faults; ASICs; design of technological processes and elements, automated control and management of Microelectronics production. PREREQUISITES: Electronics and semiconductor elements. TEACHING METHODS: The latest achievements in Microelectronics are discussed in the lectures, and visualized materials are used. The laboratory work is carried out using up-to-date computers and industry standard software. Lectures, using slides, case studies, laboratory and course project, work in teams, protocols and course project description preparation and defence. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Presentation of laboratory work reports, course project and written examination at the end of semester VII. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Geiger, Allen, Strader, VLSI Design Techniques For Analog And Digital Circuits, New York, 1990; 2. Pucknell, Eshraghian, Basic VLSI Design - Systems and Circuits, New York, 1992; 3. Христов, М., Р. Радонов, Б. Дончев, Системи за проектиране в микроелектрониката, Учебник, София, 2004; 4. Христов, М., Р. Радонов, Б. Дончев, К. Михайлова, Д. Пукнева, О. Антонова, Д. Арабаджиев, Ръководство за лабораторни упражнения по Системи за проектиране в микроелектрониката, София, 2004; 5. Нанчева – Филипова, К., М. Христов, В. Христов, И. Панайотов, Използване на (v)HDL за анализ на електронен хардуер, София, 2004


Name of the course Electronic technological systems

Code: 54.4 Semester: 7

Type of teaching: Lectures and laboratory assignments

Lessons per week: L – 2 hours; LA – 2 hours Number of credits: 5

LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. N. L. Hinov, Technical University of Sofia, (FEET, Department of Power Electronics) – tel. 965 2569, email: [email protected].

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory subject for full-time and extramural students, speciality Electronics, specialisation Power electronics, BEng programme of the Faculty of Electronic Technique and Technology.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Fundamental theoretical problems connected with the physical principles of the processes in the electronic technology are covered, equivalent electrical circuits of the technological devices as loads of the power converters and modes of operation, supplying and control circuits are also included. The teaching material takes in the following devices: electro-heating – for resistive, induction, dielectric, electric-arch heating; based on plasmas, lasers and glow discharges; electrochemical; electromechanical.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The main aim of the subject is to teach the students on the fundamental circuits and parameters of the applied electronic technological devices in the contemporary manufacture and possibilities for improving their energy efficiency.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures using demonstrative materials from catalogues of leading world companies in the area and results from own research work.

PREREQUISITES: The material is based on the courses of material science, electrical engineering, power supplies, converter technique and electronic regulators.

AUXILIARY MEANS FOR TEACHING: Real technological devices are used in the laboratory assignments for investigation of the processes and devices, presented in the lecture material. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written exam with a technical problem (80%) plus laboratory protocol assessment (20%).

INSTRUCTIONAL LANGUAGE: Bulgarian.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Конрад Х., Р. Крампиц, “Електротехнология”, “Техника”, София, 1990; 2. Metaxas A. C.” Fondations of Electroheat” John Wiley& Sons New York, USA 1996 ISBN 0 471 95644 9; 3. Rudnev V., Cook R., Loveless D., and Black M. “ Induction Heat Treatment: Modern Power Suplies, Load Matching, Process Control, and Monitoring” INDUCTOHEAT , New York ,USA 1997; 4. Induction. Conduction électrique dans l’industrie. “Electricité de France” ISBN 2-86995-022-5; 5. http://www.radyne.com; 6. http://www.pillar.com; 7. http://www.tocco.com; 8. http://www.inductoheat.com; 9. http://www.siemens.com.


Name of the course: Electronic manufacturing automation



Lessons per week: L – 2 hours, LW – 2 hours.


LECTURERS: Prof. Ph.D. Stefan Ovcharov (FЕEТ) – tel: 965 3265, e-mail: [email protected]

Technical University of Sofia Assoc. Prof. PhD. Petar Yakimov (FEET) – tel.: 965 32 65, e-mail: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FEET.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to give students knowledge about the basic problems of the manufacturing automation; methods and instruments for technological processes automation and electronic devices diagnostics. This knowledge will help them to solve quickly and competently the problems in their future work.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Problems being discussed are flexible automatic manufacturing systems, computer numerical control (CNC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), interfaces and LANs, structure of electronic manufacturing, technological processes automation, methods and instruments for electronic devices diagnostics.

PREREQUISITES: Automatic Control Theory, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and semiconductor devices, Computing, Physics.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures are presented by blackboard and chalk. Laboratory work is realized with special sets, which are real units for electronic manufacturing automation.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written examination during the session. Every student is given an individual card with 9 problems. The mark is completed after an interview. The rate is pass (3) after 5 complete answers. Every complete answer in addition increases the rate by one. Students are allowed to examine after the defense of the papers.


BIBLIOGRAPHY: Овчаров Ст. Й., Автоматизация на електронното производство, МП И-во на ТУ-София, София, 2004г.; Краснопрошина А.А., В.В.Крижиновский, Л.Ф.Компанец, В.Н.Киричков, А.А.Морозов, Н.Н.Малюков, В.А.Скаржепа, Системы управления гибрим автоматизированным производством, Выща школа, Киев, 1987г.; Щербко В.К., В.М.Киреичев, С.И.Самойленко, Стандарты по локальным вычеслительным сетям, Радио и связь, М., 1990г.; Кориган П., А.Гай, Изграждане на локални мрежи с NetWare и Novell, Техника, С., 1993г.; Байда Н.П., И.В.Кузьмин, В.Т.Шпилевой, Микропроцесорные системы поелементного диагностирования РЕА, Радио и связь, М., 1987г.


Name of the course Telecommunications





LECTURER: Prof. Ph.D. Georgi Stoyanov (FTC) – tel.: 965 3255, email: [email protected] Prof. Ph.D. Lidia Jordanova (FTC) – tel.: 965 2130, email: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for the students specialty Electronics, Faculty of Electronics technique and technologies, educational-qualification degree: Bachelor. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: At the end of the course, the students are expected to be acquainted with the modern communication services, systems and networks, the principles of design of such systems and to be able to apply them to solve specific engineering problems.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main topics concern: Description of the communication signals and channels; Transmission media and systems – metal and optical fiber cables, other media; Multiplexing systems – multiplexing principles, analog and digital systems; Communication terminals; Data transmission, error-correcting codes; Switching systems; Communication networks (conventional and IP-based); Mobile networks – cellular structures, GSM-networks; Next generations networks – 2.5G, 3G, LTE and 4G; General characteristics of radio communication systems – principles of building, interference and distortion in the radio channel, classification; Transmitters – parameters, block diagrams of analog and digital transmitters and requirements for their building blocks; Frequency synthesizers with direct and indirect synthesis – block diagram, principle of operation; Superheterodyne receivers – parameters, signal processing, adjustments, radiofrequency part of television receiver; Receivers with a high degree of integration - the principles of building, methods to ensure adjacent- and side-channels selectivity. PREREQUISITES: Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computing, Signals and Systems, Analog and Digital Circuits. TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, using slides, case studies and laboratory work with protocols defence.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Two one-hour assessments at the end of 8-th semester: CT – part I (50%) and CT – part II (50%).


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Christov, Ch., S. Mirchev. Telecommunications. S., New Knowledge Ed. House, 2004. 2. Dobrev, D., L. Jordanova. Radiocommunication technique. S., Siela, 2006. 3. Dobrev, D., L. Jordanova. Radiocommunications – I and II parts. S., Siela, 1999, 2000. 4. Losee F. RF Systems, Components, and Circuits Handbook. Rtech House, London, 2002. 5. Goleniewski L., K. Jarrett, Telecommunications Essentials, Addison Wesley, 2006. 6. Horak, R., Telecommunications and data communications handbook, J. Wiley, 2007.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Philosophy

Code: BE 58.1 Semester: 8

Type of teaching: Lectures and Tutorials

Lessons per week: L - 3 hours, T – 0 hours


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. PhD Angel Kondev, (Faculty of management), tel. 965 3437, email:

[email protected] Technical University of Sofia COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Philosophy is an optional humanity discipline for students from the Electronics speciality, Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technologies of the Technical University (TU), Sofia, who sit for a Bachelor Degree. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The Philosophy course aims at acquainting the students with the major philosophical problems and methods in analysing the phenomena and processes in the Nature and public life. Their understanding is an important condition for a more profound comprehension of the content of some of the other disciplines on the curriculum, as well as for the full-scale professional fulfilment in the domain of this specialty. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The discipline Philosophy broadens the fundamental theoretical training of students in the Electronics speciality. It incorporates the study of major philosophical theories that were created in the Antiquity, Middle Ages and Renaissance, New Times, the Enlightenment, and the present (19th-20th cc.). It analyses the structure and content of History of Philosophy from the viewpoint of the main connections with the other material and spiritual forms of public life: economy, religion, the arts, morals, etc. On these grounds, a scientific methodology has been formed for analysis of the contemporary dimensions and trends in public life, and scientifically grounded practical approaches are sought towards the problems of modern liberal democracy, of the totalitarian and traditional societies, globalisation, religious fundamentalism, international terrorism, etc. PREREQUISITES: Not required TEACHING METHODS: Lectures. The use of contemporary technical education equipment is envisaged, including a configuration of a laptop and a multimedia projector. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Continuous assessment. The learning of the study material is evaluated on a six-point system of grading, and the general evaluation mark is formed on the basis of two written works: a paper on a theoretical subject of the discipline (60% of the evaluation mark) and an essay on a topical public problem (40% of the evaluation mark). INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Friedo Ricken, Philosophie der antike, 1988 W. Kohlhammer GmbH; 2. Richard Heinzmann, Philosophie des Mittelalters, 1992 W. Kohlhammer GmbH; 3. Emerich Coreth, Harald Scondorf, Philosophie des 17. und 18. jahrhunderts, 1983 W. Kohlhammer GmbH; 4. Robert Paul Wolf, About Philosophy, 2000 by Prentice-Hall; 4. Georges Balandier, Anthropologie politique, Presses Universitaires de France, 1967; 5. Samuel Huntington, The clash of civilizations and the remaking of world order, 1996.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course: Industrial legislation

Code: BE 58.2 Semester: 8

Type of training: Day lectures

Lessons per week: L-3 hours Number of credits: 2

LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Stefan Angelov Stefanov, PhD, specialty code 05.02.13 and 02.9.04. Contact data: tel. 965-3082, 965 3213, e-mail: [email protected], Industrial faculty, Technical University of Sofia (TU).

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: This is an optional, non-obligatory course designed for the students from the specialty “Electronics” (Bachelor degree) in Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technologies, TU– Sofia. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The Industrial Legislation course aims at giving students knowledge about the main issues of the industrial legislation – its objects and subjects, its principles and legal actions concerning the business relationships. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The course begins with a brief introduction in the terminology, basic principles, sources and systematic approaches of the law. A more detailed review is given about the subjects of the industrial activity and their legal form of existence such as sole traders, limited companies, co operations and their groupings. After that the students are introduced to the general concepts of the legal deals and the conditions of their invalidation and to the different kinds of contracts. The course also presents the objects of the industrial activity – possessions and ownership, securities and industrial property. The problematic issues of the business activity such as monopoly and disloyal competition are also included. The course involves presenting the legal organization of the standardization, measurements and certification processes as well as the environment protection. The topics of the violation of the industrial legislation and conflict settlement are also taught. REQUIREMENTS: No previous knowledge in other university subjects is required. TEACHING METHODS: Day lectures. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: A written exam at the end of the semester. COURSE LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Zlatarev, Emil and others, The Basics of Law, Book I, Siela Publishing House, Sofia,

1998. 2. Zlatarev, Emil and others, Trade Law, Siela Publishing House, Sofia, 1998. 3. Gerdzhikov, Ognyan, Trade deals, Publishing House “Trud I pravo”, Sofia, 1998. 4. Nakov, Nako/ Ivan Popov, Standardization and Certification, VTU, Ruse, 1994. 5. Dzhelepov, Simeon/ Stefanov, Stefan, Practical Guidance in Patents and Licenses, TU-

Sofia, Informa Intelect, Sofia, 1990.


Name of the course: Marketing

Code: BЕ 58.3 Semester: 8

Type of teaching: Lectures

Lessons per week: L - 3 hours


LECTERER: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mladen Velev (FM) - tel.: 9652672, email: [email protected]

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOFIA

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students speciality “Electronics” – bachelor degree (Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technology in TU-Sofia). AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course "Marketing” is to equip students with knowledge of the nature and application of marketing in a market economy. Thematically, the course focuses on the formation of knowledge on most issues related to implementation of the marketing approach in the management of the enterprise - Analysis of marketing environment, marketing and consumer behavior, developing a marketing plan, management of the elements of marketing - mix and others.

DESIRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Main topics: The nature of marketing. Marketing environment, market analysis and user behavior, nature and types of markets, marketing information and marketing research, Marketing planning, market segmentation and selection of target segments, product strategy for the firm, Sales strategy for the firm, pricing strategies of the enterprise and . Marketing Communications

PREREQUISITES:Basic knowledge in economics TEACHING METHODS: Lectures with multimedia projector, by which structure of the lectures, some definitions and flowcharts are screened.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: written examination (test work for fixed time).

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Велев Мл., Управление на маркетинга, ИК”Софтрейд”, София, 2005; 2. Велев Мл., Управление на маркетинговия микс, ИК”Софтрейд”, София, 2005; 3. Котлър Ф., Управление на маркетинга - анализ, планиране, реализация и контрол, Издателство Графема, София, 1996; 4. Berkowitz E., Kerin R., Rubelius W., Marketing, Irwin, 1989; 5. Boone L., Kurtz D.,Contemporary Marketing, Tre Dryden Press, 1992; 6. Cravens D., Woodrooff R., Marketing, Adisoon - Westley Publishing Company, 1986.; 7. Kotler Ph., Armstrong G., Principles of Marketing, Prentice Hall, 1989.; 8. Kotler Ph., Marketing Management - Analysis, planning, implementation, and kontrol, Prentice Hall, 1991.; 9. Zikmund W., D’amiko M., Marketing, John Wiley & Sons, 1989.


Name of the course Innovation Management

Code: BЕ 58.4

Semester: 8

Type of teaching: Lectures,

Lessons per week: L - 3 hours;


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Neviana Taneva (Faculty of Management) - tel.: 965 2532, е-mail: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Elective bachelor degree course for the students of Electronics of the Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technologies.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is: students to acquire knowledge in the field and to be able to put into practice the principles, functions, methods, strategies and structures into the management of the organizations. They will be able to pursue policy for raising the Bulgarian economy competitiveness and ensuring a sustainable economic development. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main topics are: Basic Management Functions – Planning, Organization, Leading, Control; Characteristics of SMEs and Management of SMEs; Innovation Management – functional management which ensures the organizational competitiveness; Essence and Contents of Innovation Management; Essence of Innovations; Classification of Innovations; Innovation Process; Innovation Cycle; Open and Closed Innovation Paradigm, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs – Essence, Types, The role of the entrepreneurs in the development of Knowledge Economy; Innovation Networks and Structures; Innovation Project Management PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures using audio-visual techniques. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Test at the end of the semester with open and closed questions. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Ganchev, P., Basic Management, „Softtreid” S., 2009.

2. Taneva N., Innovation Management, ISBN: 978-954-9518-40-5, S., 2008;

3. Druker P., Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Harper & Row Publ., 1985;

4. Innovation BG, 2010, ARC Fund, S., 2010; 5. Annual Report on the Condition and Development of SMEs in Bulgaria, MEET, S., 2010. 6. Аndreev О., Project Management, “ Softtreid”, S., 2006.

7. Е-Bulgaria 2006, ARC Fund, S., 2006. 8. National Strategy for Development of SMEs 2007-2013.

9. Chesbrough H., Open Innovation, The new Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology, Harvard Business School Press, Boston, Massachusetts, 2003.


Name of the course Microprocessor system diagnostic and servicing

Code: BЕ59.1 Semester: 8

Type of teaching: Lectures, Laboratory work

Lessons per week: L – 2 hours; LW – 2 hours.


LECTURER: Prof. Dr. Georgy Mihov (FEET) – tel.: 965 32 81, email: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional course for the Bachelor of Science degree full-time and part-time students, specialty “Electronics” from the Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technologies at the Technical University – Sofia.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The students are provide with knowledge about methods of microprocessor system servicing and about special equipment structure and principals of its building. At the end of the course the student are expected to menage with equipment for microprocessor systems diagnostics and servicing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main topics concern: Microprocessor system structure; Structure and the equipment for microprocessor system diagnostic and servicing; Static testing for microprocessor system; Pseudo-dynamic test-set; In-circuit microprocessor emulator; Logical analysis; Signature analysis; In-circuit ROM-emulator; Programmer equipment; Self-diagnostics; Evaluation boards; Development tools and system; Special diagnostic equipment; Methods for microprocessor system diagnostics and servicing based on boundary scan logic; Simple testing equipment. PREREQUISITES: Semiconductor elements for electronics, Technical documentation, Pulse electronic devices. Digital electronics; Microprocessor based systems. Computers. TEACHING METHODS: Lectures are performed with classical methods of teaching, using additional teaching materials (slides, schemes, tables, graphs). laboratory work, work in teams, protocols defence. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Two one-hour assessments at mid and end of semester (80 %), laboratories (20 %) INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Mihov, G. Microprocessor system diagnostic and servicing. Sofia, Technical University, 2003, (in Bulgarian). 2. Mihov, G. Digital electronics – book. Sofia, Technical University, 2000, 2005, (in Bulgarian). 3. Ivanov, R., Microprocessor sistems - book. Sofia, Technical University, 1997 (in Bulgarian). 4. Karakehayov, Z., K. S. Kristinsen, О. Viner. Embedded sistem design with microcontrollers. PENSOFT, 2000 (in Bulgarian). 5. Boundary-Scan Logic, Data Book. Texas Instruments Inc. 1997.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Multiprocessor systems in industry





LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Eng. Mityo G. Mitev, Technical University – Sofia, Faculty of Electronic

Engineering and Technology, Electronic Eng. Dept., tel.: 965 25 65

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Selected course for regular and extramural students of the specialty "Electronic Engineering" of the Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technologies in the Technical University – Sofia for the "Bachelor" educational qualification degree. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course "Multiprocessor Systems in Industry" is to provide knowledge on the construction of multiprocessor bus-module systems as well as on personal microcomputer organization. The accumulated knowledge on the subject will be useful for the future engineers in the construction, repair and maintenance of the multiprocessor control systems in industry. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The course considers at a functional and circuit level the basic subsystems of the VME bus-module system in composing multiprocessor systems – data transfer bus, arbiter subsystem for the access to DTB and interrupt subsystem. The auxiliary buses facilitating the introduction of differentiated subsystems and increasing the effectiveness of system organization are regarded too. Special attention is paid to the distributed multiprocessor systems. The topics concerning the protection of the single elements of the system and the their electromagnetic compatibility are discussed too. PREREQUISITES: The course is based on the knowledge accumulated from the courses "Digital Circuit Engineering", "Microprocessor Circuit Engineering" and "Adjustment and Diagnostics of Microprocessor Systems" from the bachelor educational plan in electronics. TEACHING METHODS: Lectures delivered by means of illustration materials, slides and transparencies. The laboratory exercises are carried out using microprocessor systems based on the i8088, MC68000 and MC68020 microprocessors and built-in systems with microcontrollers. The results are presented in the form of test protocols, which are discussed and defended with the teacher making the laboratory exercise. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written examination in the end of the eighth semester. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1.·Виноградов, В. И. Информационно-вычислителные системы, М. Энергоатомиздат, 1986.; 2.·Мячев,А.А., В.Н. Степанов, В.К. Щербо. Интерфейсы систем обработки данных: Справочник. М.: Радио и связь, 1989 г.; 3.·Янев,К.Х., Д.Т.Тодоров, Н.Н.Аврамов, Е.Г.Елицина. Проектиране на цифрови устройства с микропроцесори. С.: Техника, 1988 г.; 4.·Пом,А., О.Агравал. Быстродействующие системы памяти. М.: Мир, 1987 г.; 5.·Григорьев В.Л. Микропроцессор i486. Архитектура и программирование (в 4-й книгах). М.: ГРАНАЛ, 1993 г.; 6.·Рош Л., Л.Уил. Компютърна библия, част I и II. изд. Computer Times Ltd. 1995 г. ; 7.·Mazadi A.M., J.G.Mazadi. The 80x86 IBM PC & Compatible Computers, vol. I and II. Prentice Hall, 1995.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Electronic Systems for Environmental Measurements&Control



Lessons per week: L – 2 hours; LW– 1,5hours


LECTURER: Prof. Ph.D. I. Stoianov, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. M. Marinov, Faculty of Electronics and Electronic Technologies,Technical University of Sofia, ph. 9652640, 9653677, 965 3141, e-mail: ivansto@ tu.sofia.bg, mbm@ tu.sofia.bg COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty Electronics in the Faculty of Electronics and Electronic Technologies for educational and qualifications degree “bachelor”. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: Introduce the fundamentals of environmental measurement systems. Provide the students with an integrative and multidisciplinary experience by building of complete environmental measurement systems. Allow the students to develop instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis software using modern equipment and software tools DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Electronic systems for measurement of basic environmental quantities. Types and sources of air pollution, emission, transmission. Methods of data acquisition and processing for emission measurements. Sampled and continuous measurements. Evaluation of the results, thresholds. Selected measurement methods and components for gaseous and particle-type pollution, particularly for CO, NO, CO2, SO2, sulphur combinations, particles, structure and operation of automatic measurement networks for the surveillance of air pollution. PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge in analogue, digital and measurement technique. TEACHING METHODS: lectures, tutorials, group seminars or workshop, laboratory work, projects.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: In written form in the end of the semester.


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Stoyanov, I.: Electronics and Ecology. Sofia, 2000.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course:

Semiconductor Microsystems and Technologies





LECTURERS:

Prof. Ph. D. Tihomir Takov (FETT), phone: 9653059, еmail: [email protected]

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Krassimir Denishev (FETT), phone: 9653185, еmail: [email protected]

Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Еlectronics and Technologies,

Department of Microelectronics.

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The main aim of the course is to give to the students knowledge on the structure and the ways for design and production of Microsystems. This will give them the possibility to find the right and optimal way for solving of specific construction or technological problems, connected with the receiving and transforming of physical values from different kinds and producing of right and proper reaction, corresponding to the situation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Some specific items, directly connected with the specialty “Electronics”, like structure of Microsystems, their sensor and actuator parts are described. A special attention is put on the main principles, effects and construction design, used for production of sensitive elements for magnetic, mechanical, thermal, fluid and illumination parameters. The main and the specific technological processes and procedures for Microsystems are described. Some technical areas like micromechanics, microengineering, MEMS etc. are explained and described.

PREREQUISITES: Physics, Chemistry, Microelectronics, Microelectronic Technologies. TEACHING METHODS: The lectures are conducted with the aim of samples, diascope pictures, panels and slides. The laboratory works are carried out by using of specialized technological appliances, and are finished by making of protocols, prepared by the students and checked by the Assistant.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Final mark at the end of VIII semester, after preparing of at least two written examination works. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Takov Т., V. Minchev, Semiconductor Sensors, Sofia, Tehnica, 1986; 2. Kartunov St., V. Todorova, Microsystem tehnic, Gabrovo, University Edition, 2002; 3. Roumenin Ch., Solid State Magnetic Sensors, Elsevier Science, Amsterdam, 1994; 4. Gerlach G., W. Dotzel, Grundlagen der Mykrosystemtechnik, Carl Hanser Verlag Munchen Wien, 1997; 5. Middelhoek S., S. A. Audet, Silicon Sensors. London u.a.: Academic Press 1989; 6. Sze S. M.; Semiconductor Sensors. New York u.a.; John Wiley & Sons 1994.


Name of the course Design of digital integrated circuits and systems





LECTURER: Prof. Ph.D. Marin Hristov Hristov, email:[email protected]

Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Electronics, Dept. of Microelectronics, phone 965 3115

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM:

Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The course aims to summarize the questions related to the design and testing of complex digital integrated circuits and systems.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Behavioral description languages (especially VHDL) for integrated circuits and systems, methods for functional design, test and diagnostic of faults, design specifics of digital ASICs are being studied. PREREQUISITES: Electronics and semiconductor elements. TEACHING METHODS:

The latest achievements in Microelectronics are discussed in the lectures, and visualized materials are used. The laboratory work is carried out using up-to-date computers and industry standard software. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Each student gets a mark based on the results from tests and laboratory work. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Hodges, Jackson, Analysis And Design Of Digital Integrated Circuits, New York, 1990. 2. Geiger, Allen, Strader, VLSI Design Techniques For Analog And Digital Circuits, New York, 1990; 3. Христов, М., Р. Радонов, Б. Дончев, Системи за проектиране в микроелектрониката, Учебник, София, 2004; 4. Христов, М., Р. Радонов, Б. Дончев, К. Михайлова, Д. Пукнева, О. Антонова, Д. Арабаджиев, Ръководство за лабораторни упражнения по Системи за проектиране в микроелектрониката, София, 2004; 5. Нанчева – Филипова, К., М. Христов, В. Христов, И. Панайотов, Използване на (v)HDL за анализ на електронен хардуер, София, 2004.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Switched-Mode

Power Supplies





LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Pani Karamanski Technical University of Sofia, FEET, Dept. of Power electronics, phone: 9653261,


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the student’s specialty Electronics in the Technical University-Sofia to obtain a Bachelor degree.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: This course gives the students opportunities to attain proficiency in design of various dc-dc converters and make an appropriate choice of a particular solution.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: In the course have been considered Switched Mode Power Supply as well as working and design of high-frequency dc-dc converters and control schemes. The advantages and disadvantages of various design solutions have been taken up as well as design methods.

PREREQUISITES: The basis of the course is the students knowledge on following courses: Power Supply, Digital Circuit, Electronic Regulators.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures. Laboratory work – students submit reports about their laboratory work for approval to the instructor.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Current assessment including 2 written exams rated by 0,4 each and an assessment 0,2 from the exercises. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY:

1.Стефанов, Н. Й. Токозахранващи устройства. С., Техника, 1999, 2.Стефанов, Н. Й., Т. Б. Атанасов, А. Г. Маноилов, Наръчник по токозахранващи устройства. С., Техника, 1990. 3. Браун М. Токозахранващи устройства наръчник , Техника – София, 1997 г. 4.Уильмс, Силовая електроника – приборьi, управление, применение Москва 1993г. 5. Jacob, J. Schaltnetzteile, Berlin, Militareverlag 1997. 6. Power semiconductor applications Motorola. 7.Components and know-how for switched-mode power supply – MBLE. 8.Фирмени каталожни справочници Philips, Ixys, IOR.


Electronic Systems for Environmental Monitoring



Lessons per week: L – 2 hours; LW– 1,5hours


LECTURER: Prof. Ph.D. I. Stoianov, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. M. Marinov, Faculty of Electronics and Electronic Technologies,Technical University of Sofia, ph. 9652640, 9653677, 965 3141, e-mail: ivansto@ tu.sofia.bg, mbm@ tu.sofia.bg COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty Electronics in the Faculty of Electronics and Electronic Technologies for educational and qualifications degree “bachelor”. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: Introduce the fundamentals of environmental measurement systems. Provide the students with an integrative and multidisciplinary experience by building of complete environmental measurement systems. Allow the students to develop instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis software using modern equipment and software tools DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Electronic systems for measurement of basic environmental quantities. Types and sources of air pollution, emission, transmission. Methods of data acquisition and processing for emission measurements. Sampled and continuous measurements. Evaluation of the results, thresholds. Selected measurement methods and components for gaseous and particle-type pollution, particularly for CO, NO, CO2, SO2, sulphur combinations, particles, structure and operation of automatic measurement networks for the surveillance of air pollution. PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge in analogue, digital and measurement technique. TEACHING METHODS: lectures, tutorials, group seminars or workshop, laboratory work, projects.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: In written form in the end of the semester.


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Stoyanov, I.: Electronics and Ecology. Sofia, 2000.


Name of the course Equipment for medical diagnostic images





LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. I. Iliev – tel.: 965 3901, email: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty “Electronics” in the Faculty of Electronics and Electronic Technologies for educational and qualifications degree “bachelor”

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the training in this course is to familiarize the students with the basic principles and equipment of producing medical diagnostic images with X-rays and ultrasound.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main topics concern: Formation of the X-ray image; X-ray tube – elements; General types and basic elements of the radiographic equipment; Special types of radiographic equipment, X-ray image intensifier. CT scanners – construction and basic types; Magnit Resonance Image(MRI) System – principles, image processing. Ultrasound diagnostic medical devices: Formation of the ultrasound image; A-scan, M-scan, B-scan; Image processing; Doppler principle – implementation in ultrasound devices.

PREREQUISITES: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lectures, using slides, case studies, laboratory and course work, work in teams, protocols and course design description preparation and defence. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: In written form in the end of semester. The course design is with separate assessment. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY:

1. Iliev I., Trindev P., Medical Imaging – principles and apparatus, TU - Sofia, Sofia, 2011.;

2. Tabakov S., Litchev A., Diagnostic Radiology – Physics and Equipment. Publ. Foundation Physics, Engineering, Medicine XXI, Plovdiv, 1999, ISBN 954-9807-17-7. 3. Daskalov I., Ultrasonic Diagnostic Medical Instrumentation. Publ. Foundation Physics, Engineering, Medicine XXI, Plovdiv, 1998, ISBN 954-9807-08-8.


Name of the course: Electronic devices for computer numerical control



Lessons per week: L – 3 hours, LW – 2 hours.


LECTURER:

Assoc. Prof. PhD. Petar Yakimov (FEET) – tel.: 965 32 65, e-mail: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia


AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to give students knowledge about special hardware and software solutions in the field of the systems with CNC. This knowledge will help them in their future work in programming microprocessor control systems.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Problems being discussed are hardware and software of the machines with CNC. The basic problems are methods and instruments for input and conversion of data, methods for contour control, motion control and measuring transducers, used in the machines with CNC.

PREREQUISITES: Automatic Control Theory, Elements of Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computing, Physics, Industrial Manufacturing Systems.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures are presented by blackboard and chalk. Laboratory work is realized with special microprocessor sets and includes development of software for microprocessor control systems, studying hardware of different control devices and distance measuring transducers.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Continuous assessment – the mark is composed as the average of the marks of two tests, conducted in the sixth and in the tenth weeks of the semester. The second test includes solving a numeric problem from the laboratory work.


BIBLIOGRAPHY: Овчаров Ст. Й., Електронни устройства за цифрово програмно управление, МП И-во на ТУ-София, София, 2004г.


Name of the course Hybrid Multichip Modules



Lessons per week: L-3 hours, LW–2 hours


LECTURER:

Аssoc. Prof. Ph.D. Radosvet G. Arnaudov, phone: 9653069, еmail: [email protected] Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Еlectronics and Technologies,

Department of Microelectronics. COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The purpose of the education in “Hybrid Multichip Modules” is to get knowledge in the design, construction and technology of contemporary hybrid electronic devices and micro-systems. This circumstance will allow the students to solve important tasks, concerning quality and reliability of the electronic devices, also a sequence of problems connected with the right choice of appropriate materials, technologies and constructions. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: In the course are dealt topics, concerning the basic elements of construction and technology of Hybrid Multichip Modules (MCM). Concepts, principles, infrastructure and material-technology fundamentals for the development, measurements and assembly of MCM are revealed. Main problems in high frequency transmission of electro-magnetic energy in film components are discussed. Some specific matters in the design of passive film and bulk chip-elements are concerned. Modern methods of interconnection design (controlled impedance), routing of inter-elements wiring in multi-layer structures for high and microwave frequencies are analyzed. Attention is paid to the methods and models of parasitic interference and discontinuities in complex topology structures. PREREQUISITES: Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Analogue and Digital Circuits, Electronic Measurements, CTEA, CREA, MDFE.

TEACHING METHODS: The lectures are conducted with the aim of samples, diascope pictures, panels and slides. The laboratory works are carried out through Laboratory Work Guide and protocols, prepared by the students and checked by the Assistant. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Flowing written tests in the semester. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Arnaudov R., Ph. Philippov, “Hybrid Multichip Modules”, TU Sofia, 1998; 2. Arnaudov R., V. Videkov, “Hybrid Multichip Modules”, TU Sofia, 2001 г .


Name of the course: Power electronics Code: BE61.4 Semester: 8


Lessons per week: L – 3 hours LW – 2 hours


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Mihail Hristov Antchev, Technical University – Sofia, Faculty of electronic technique and technology, Dept. of Power electronics. Tel. 965 3321 , email: [email protected] COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory for full-time and part-time students of speciality “Electronics”. specialization “Power electronics”, BEng Programme of the Faculty of electronic technique and technology. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: At the end of the course the students must have theoretical and practical knowledge on the main types of power electronic converters, their basic parameters and characteristics as well as methods of their investigation and computer simulation. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The basic circuits of the following converters are presented: reversible rectifiers, current-fed thyristor inverters, thyristor and transistor resonant inverters, voltage-fed inverters, Z – source inverters. PREREQUISITES: Mathematics, Theory of electrical engineering, Converter technique, Power supplies, Analogue circuits, Digital circuits, Electrical control systems, Power electronic devices. TEACHING METHODS: The training is based on lectures, laboratory work and computer Simulation. A book and manuals for the laboratory work are written. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Laboratories and computer simulation work{20%}, 2 control works {80%}. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: bulgarian

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Antchev M.Hr., Power Electronics, TU-Sofia,2008 2. Antchev M.Hr., Laboratory works handbook of Power electronics, TU-Sofia, 2002. 3. Antchev M. Hr., Energy efficiency of power electronic converters, TU-Sofia, 2000.


Sensor Systems

Code: ВЕ62-1 Semester: 8




LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. M. Marinov, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. T. Djamiykov, Technical University of Sofia, Tel.: 965 3677, 965 3269, e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty Electronics in the Faculty of Electronics and Electronic Technologies for educational and qualifications degree “bachelor”. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: Introduce the fundamentals of sensor systems and instrumentation. Provide the students with experience by building complete sensor systems. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Sensors - primary sensing principles and measurement variables, sensor performance characteristics and terminology. Basic instrumentation and signal conditioning circuits for sensors. Sensors for length, distance, angle, strain, force, torque, power, acceleration, chemical sensors, piezoelectric and pyroelectric sensors, optoelectronic sensors, radiation sensors, sensors for biochemical and medical quantities, multisensor systems. PREREQUISITES: Analogue and digital technique and measurement. TEACHING METHODS: Lectures using presentations, laboratory work and protocols. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: In written form in the end of the semester. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: English BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Areny, R. P.: Sensors and Signal Conditioning, 1999.


Name of the course ASIC Design

Number BE62.2 Semester: 8




LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. T. Vassileva, Аss. Prof. Vassiliy Tchoumatchenko, Department of Electronics, Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Technology, Technical University of Sofia, phone 02 965 2740 COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students in specialty Electronics (bachelor degree) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

• To give knowledge on design and implementation of standard cell’s IC and programmable integrated circuits (PLD, CPLD and FPGA) – their architecture, characteristics, manner of specialization so that students can choose appropriate for given area of application.

• To provide students with hands-on experience with applying VHDL based design methodology to design ASICs.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The course consider the architectures, areas of applications and design automation tools for various ASIC (application-specific integrated circuits) types - standard cells, CPLD and FPGA. Students are introduced to design methodology based on VHDL modelling, simulation and synthesis. The design flow includes also implementation and testing of the student's projects on FPGA design boards. PREREQUISITES: knowledge on Digital Circuits

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures and practical sessions. Project based learning approach is used. The students learn the required curriculum while working on a real project, in teams of 2-3 persons. Project tasks include specification, VHDL modelling, simulation and synthesis, physical design, implementation and testing on FPGA design boards. Project report has to explain circuit functionality, VHDL code, result of simulation, synthesis output and testing results. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: The assessment is based on the written design project report and the discussion with the project team. The evaluation criteria are: design goal fulfilment, quality of the design solution, meeting the deadlines for submission of the intermediate and final reports, quality of the written reports.

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Course Web site http://lark.tu-sofia.bg/asic 2. T.Vasileva, ASIC Design Automation, TU Publishing house, Sofia, 1999, ISBN 954-438-221-6 3. T.Vasileva, V. Tchoumatchenko, Guide for Laboratory Exercises on VLSI Design, TU Publishing house, Sofia, ISBN 954-438-179-1; 1999 4. VHDL Tutorial: Learn by Example - http://esd.cs.ucr.edu/labs/tutorial/ 5. The Designer's Guide to VHDL http://www.doulos.com/knowhow/vhdl_designers_guide/


Name of the course: Surface Mount Technique


Type of the teaching: Lectures and laboratory work

Lessons per week: L-3 hours, , LW - 2 hours


LECTURER: Аssoc. Prof. Ph.D. Valentin Videkov, phone: 9653101, еmail: [email protected]

Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Еlectronics and Technologies, Department of Microelectronics.

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty "Electronics" BEng programme of FETT. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The main aim of the course is to give knowledge to the students, on the contemporary technologies for production of electronic systems (Printed Circuit Boards, Modules etc.), to be able to realize and estimate the properties of the technological sequences during their design. DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The main areas from Surface Mount Technology (SMT) are described. The main types of elements (simple, complex, areas) and processes are shown. A special attention is put on the properties of materials, solder past dispensing, device placement and soldering. The methods of control and repairing are described. PREREQUISITES: Microelectronics, Design and Technology of Electronic Systems, Materials in Microelectronics. TEACHING METHODS: The lectures are conducted with the aim of samples, dia-scope pictures, panels and slides. The laboratory works are carried out by using of specialized instructions, and are finished by making of protocols, prepared by the students. Some theoretical tests are performed in Internet. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Final mark at the end of VIII semester, after passing some theoretical tests on PC and checking the protocols from the laboratory work. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY:

1. Ray P. Prasad; Surface Mount Technology; Principles and Practice, Kluwer Academic Publishers; ISBN: 0412129213; 2nd edition; [April 1997];

2. Howard H. Manko; Solders and Soldering, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN: 0071344179; 4th edition; [February 2001]

3. Dr. J. Hwang; Lead-Free Solder - Technology & Applications For Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing, Electrochemical Publications; ISBN: 0901150401; [2001]

4. С.П.Кундас и др. Технология поверхностного монтажа Минск „Армити-Маркетинг” 2000 ISBN: 985-6320-64-Х

5. А.Грачев, Поверхностный монтаж Киев MCLAUT ISBN: 966-7635-30-9 2003 В.Видеков, Р.Радонов, Ръководство за лабораторни упражнения по техника на повърхностния монтаж, Издателство на ТУ-София 2004.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE Name of the course Control Systems for Power Electronic Converters



Lessons per week: L – 3 hours; LW – 2 hours Number of credits: 4

LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Pani Karamanski Technical University of Sofia, FEET, Dept. of Power electronics, phone: 9653261,


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Optional for the students specialty Electronics in the Technical University-Sofia to obtain a Bachelor degree.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: This course gives the students opportunities to attain proficiency in designing of control systems for power electronic devices choosing the most appropriate solution in accordance with the reliability and price as well as designing systems for automatic regulation increasing energy efficiency.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: This course gives the students opportunities to attain proficiency in basic principles of working and design of various types control systems for power electronic converters. Contemporary methods for diagnostics of their work have been considered as well as systems for automatic regulation in dependence with concrete manufacturing processes.

PREREQUISITES: The basis of the course is the students knowledge on folloing courses: Electronic and Semiconductor Components, Basis of Control Theory, Converters, Electronic Regulators Measurement in Electronics, Microprocessor Circuit Engineering.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures. Laboratory work – students submit reports about their laboratory work for approval to the instructor.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Current assessment including 2 written exams rated by 0,4 each and an assessment 0,2 from the exercises. INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian BIBLIOGRAPHY:

1. Николов Н., “Системи за управление на тиристорни преобразуватели” Техника 1985 г. 2. Уильмс, B. Силовая електроника – приборьi, управление, применение Москва 1993г. 3. Mаркин В. Техническая диагностика вентилньiх преобразувателей Енергатомиздат 1985г. 4. Мorris N. Control Engineering McGraw Hill, 1998. 5. Беркович Е. “Тиристорние преобразуватели повишенной честоти для електротехнических установок , Енергоатомиздат 1983г. 6. Фирмени каталожни справочници Philips, Ixys, IOR, Semikron, Infineon, Еupec.

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