The document provides guidance for a written report and group presentation assignment. For the written report, students must address 12 tasks related to analyzing an electronic product, including describing its functions, components, assembly, and comparing it to a modern equivalent. Feedback is given on report structure, figures, tables, and references. The group presentation details assign student groups to time slots to present on their analyzed product using PowerPoint. 20 assessment criteria are provided to structure the presentations.

1. EEE163
1. Written report feedback
and
2. Group presentation details

2. 1. Written report feedback …

3. Written Assignment Task List
# Task %
A Product name / part number / manufacturer? 5
B Function(s) of the product? 5
C How does the product achieve this/these function(s)? 5
D Devise the method(s) by which the product was assembled. 5
E Describe the signal inputs and outputs from the product. 5
F Produce a Parts List for the product. 5
G Draw a system diagram for the product. 10
H Suggest likely failure mechanisms for the product. 5
I Provide a description of the packaging and function of an individual electronic/electrical component
from the product. Each student should choose a different component.
15
J How does your item compare to a modern equivalent (performance, size, cost, power, etc)? 15

4. Address the tasks (A‐J)!
Use Task List to structure report
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… rather than writing an essay!
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The examiner will appreciate it
if you make their life easier!

5. Figures #1
Give all figure a number and a title
Text should be below the figure (not above it!)
Refer to figures by their number
E.g. A photograph of the projector is shown in Figure 1.
Do not use ‘above’, ‘below’, ‘previous’, ‘next’, etc…
Figure 1 Photograph of
projector before disassembly
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6. Figures #2
Annotate your figures!
Use large‐enough print
(at least 10 point)
Lamp
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7. Tables
Table caption can go above table

8. References
Applied Optics (2000) 39(1) 168‐72.
Include source of reference
E.g.

9. References
References – need to be linked to text
E.g.
…. A modern equivalent is the Sony XRT2K [4]….
Or: … Sony XRT2K4 … Or: … Sony XRT2K (Sony, 2015)
References
…
4. www.sony.com/downloads/xrt2k (accessed 29/2/2015)
…

10. Bibliography
Bibliography – not linked to text
In alphabetical order (by author).
E.g.
Bibliography
Aardvark J., ‘User guide to steam mops’, McGraw Hill, 2003.
…
Jones O.G., ‘Electrical energy supply systems’ Oxford Press, 2012.
…
Zimmerman R., ‘ Electrical safety of household devices’, …

11. Little things…
• Keep within page limit
• Staple the pages together
• Put your student number on each page
• Number the pages
• Don’t include your name (to preserve
anonymity)

12. Marking scheme (written assignment)
# Task %
A Product name / part number / manufacturer? 5
B Function(s) of the product? 5
C How does the product achieve this/these function(s)? 5
D Devise the method(s) by which the product was assembled. 5
E Describe the signal inputs and outputs from the product. 5
F Produce a Parts List for the product. 5
G Draw a system diagram for the product. 10
H Suggest likely failure mechanisms for the product. 5
I Provide a description of the packaging and function of an individual electronic/electrical component
from the product. Each student should choose a different component.
15
J How does your item compare to a modern equivalent (performance, size, cost, power, etc)? 15
K Writing quality, use of English, etc 10
L Figures and Tables 10
M References 5
Total 10
0

13. 2. Group Presentation Details …

14. Group Item Time Venue Acad. Group Item Time Venue Acad.
1 ? 2.00 Mappin E132 TWalt 17 Hitachi data projector 3.30 Mappin E132 GLW
2 Epson Printer 2.20 Mappin E132 TWalt 31 HP photosmart printer 3.50 Mappin E132 GLW
3 Hitachi data projector 2.40 Mappin E132 TWalt 19 Sony Play Station 4.10 Mappin E132 GLW
9 DVD player 3.00 Mappin E132 TWalt 14 RF Power supply 4.30 Mappin E132 GLW
5 Tufxxx Lifeline 2.00 Portobello B59 MJ 21 Variable speed dryer 3.30 Portobello B59 MH
6 Data projector 2.20 Portobello B59 MJ 22 Portable CD radio 3.50 Portobello B59 MH
7 Radio 2.40 Portobello B59 MJ 23 LCD projector 4.10 Portobello B59 MH
8 ? 3.00 Portobello B59 MJ 24 HP printer 4.30 Portobello B59 MH
4 HP printer 2.00 Portobello B51 PLJ 25 Security camera 3.30 Portobello B51 JPRD
10 ? 2.20 Portobello B51 PLJ 26 HP laser printer 3.50 Portobello B51 JPRD
11 Projector 2.40 Portobello B51 PLJ 27 Alba analog/digital radio 4.10 Portobello B51 JPRD
13 Hitachi oscilloscope 3.00 Portobello B51 PLJ 28 ? 4.30 Portobello B51 JPRD
12 LCD projector 2.00 Mappin F160 NLS 20 Power supply 3.30 Mappin F160 AM
29 RF signal generator 2.20 Mappin F160 NLS 30 HP printer 3.50 Mappin F160 AM
15 DVD player 2.40 Mappin F160 NLS 18 Unifi 35 smart projector 4.10 Mappin F160 AM
16 Laser printer 3.00 Mappin F160 NLS ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Key
TWalt: Dr Walther MJ: Dr Judge PLJ: Mr Judd NLS: Dr Seed
GLW: Dr Williams MH: Prof Hopkinson JPRD: Prof David AM: Dr Maiden
Group Presentation Timetable
Tuesday 12May
2‐3.30 or 3.30‐5 pm

15. • Group presentation – you must all participate!
• 20 minutes duration + ~2 minutes questions
• PowerPoint available (but not obligatory!)
• Load all presentations at start of session (2pm or 3.30pm)
• Use own laptop if other software needed
• Web not available
• Use ‘props’ if you wish
• Assessors will have mug shots of you to aid identification
• Assessment:
Have questions A‐Q been answered?
Presentation style (including cohesion)
Assessment is per individual, but includes a
component to indicate cohesion of group
Comments:

16. Tasks A‐Q
A Product name / part number / manufacturer/ year of manufacture?
B Function(s) of the product?
C What physical principles allow the product to achieve this/these function(s)?
D Construct a diagram describing the function of the system.
E Describe the electrical power source(s) and their distribution. AC/DC? Voltage?
Transformers?
F Describe any inputs and outputs from the system.
G Produce a parts list for the product.
If possible, identify the function of the semiconductors within the product (data from
the web helpful)
Give an estimate for the number of passive components.
H Produce a breakdown of the materials used in the product, including an estimation
of the mass of each.
I Estimate the mass % silicon in your product. Justify your answer.
J Suggest likely failure mechanisms for the product.
K Identify any components that can be replaced or repaired.
L How should the product be recycled?
M Characterize the assembly of the components onto the PCBs. Surface mount?
Through hole? Flip chip?
N Characterize any electromechanical and optical components in the item (e.g.
motors, loudspeakers, displays, lasers)
O Comment on the safety features of the product.
P Comment on the aesthetic design, ergonomics, packaging and appearance of the
product.
Q The item you have analysed is likely to now be obsolete. Compare the
specification for this item with what is available for purchase now.

17. B Function(s) of the product?
• Be specific!
• Mention secondary functions

18. C What physical principles allow the product to achieve this/these function(s)?
Be specific!
E.g.
Motor: electromagnetic induction ….
DVD player: optical disc …
Telephone: microphone / speaker …

19. D Construct a diagram describing the function of the system.

20. Electric Screwdriver circuit diagram examples
Hand drawn OK,
provided it’s
intelligible

21. Electric Screwdriver photograph example
Nicely annotated

22. Circuit diagram example: CD player
Functional block
diagram OK for such a
complicated system

23. Toaster circuit diagram examples
Schematic OK
Actual circuit even better

24. Circuit diagram example: ‘Mystery box ‘
‘Diagram from the internet’ No!
Marks will be lost for unattributed diagrams
Much better to draw your own!
Connections need to be shown
Clear and simple

25. Circuit layout example: compact fluorescent light bulb
‘From the internet’ If you use diagram such as this, be
prepared to explain it!

26. Optical system example: CD player
Sketch OK, provided it’s clear
Text too small

27. E Describe the electrical power source(s) and their distribution. AC/DC? Voltage?
Transformers?
240 V AC 3kW max.
3.3 V DC Power?
12V DC Power?
90 V AC Power?

28. F Describe any inputs and outputs from the system.
Power (electrical)
Signal (electrical)
Signal (optical, mechanical)
Don’t forget user inputs (buttons, knobs, dials,…)

29. G Produce a parts list for the product.
If possible, identify the function of the semiconductors within the product (data from
the web helpful)
Give an estimate for the number of passive components.

30. Parts list example: Electric Toaster
• Plastic outer cover
• Metal inner casing
• Variable resistor
• Fixed resistors
• Stop button
• Heating element (wire)
• Inductor
• Transistor
• Electromagnet
• Capacitors
• Diodes
• Slide switch
• Timer dial
• Power cable
• Circuit Boards
• Screws
Figure 3 Toaster mechanism
Should include numbers
Nicely drawn, but needs annotation

31. H Produce a breakdown of the materials used in the product, including an estimation
of the mass of each.
I Estimate the mass % silicon in your product. Justify your answer.

32. Materials example: CD player
• Iron (Casing and metal components)
• Steel (Casing and metal components)
• Copper (wire)
• Silicon(Various electronic components)
• Plastic (Casing, PIC casings)
• Rubber (Cushions)
• Solder/tin (Connections between
components)
• Grease (Motor lubricant)
• Foam (Filler)
• Gallium Arsenide (Laser diode)
List includes the uses of
the materials
Assume Si thickness ~ 0.5 mm
Assume Si area ~ 0.1 package area

33. J Suggest likely failure mechanisms for the product.
K Identify any components that can be replaced or repaired.
L How should the product be recycled?
Not failure protection measures!
Replace: batteries, etc…
Recycling: domestic / commercial?

34. M Characterize the assembly of the components onto the PCBs. Surface mount?
Through hole? Flip chip?
Through hole Surface mount
Flip chip (area connections)
(See Lecture 2)

35. N Characterize any electromechanical and optical components in the item (e.g.
motors, loudspeakers, displays, lasers)
Characterize = specification
E.g. Laser:
Wavelength
Power
Mode CW/pulsed
Packaging
….

36. O Comment on the safety features of the product.
E.g.
internal fuses
Interlocks
Shielding
Warning labels
…

37. P Comment on the aesthetic design, ergonomics, packaging and appearance of the
product.
Your opinion, but needs to be justified

38. Q The item you have analysed is likely to now be obsolete. Compare the
specification for this item with what is available for purchase now.
Suggest using a table to compare old and new
Be specific!
Make sure you include reference

39. 2013‐14: 2 cages
2014‐15: 4 cages!
This is the END!