| Catalog Data | Study of the fundamental concepts for the theory and application of semiconductor devices. Review of dc circuit analysis, including ideal operational amplifier applications. Introduction of the diode and its applications in rectifier, limiting, and other circuits. Introduction of the bipolar transistor and Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) with applications in single-transistor amplifiers. Study of dc biasing and small-signal analysis. (Fall, Spring) |
| References | Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Fifth Edition, Oxford University Press, 2004, ISBN 0-19-514251-9 Paul W. Tuinenga, SPICE: A Guide to Circuit Simulation and Analysis using PSPICE, Third Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1995, ISBN 0-13-43049-4 |
| Goals | The objective of the course is to introduce students to Opamp, diodes, BJTs, MOSFETS and simple amplifier and other signal processing circuits. |
| Prerequisite | ECGR 2111, Network Theory I, with grade of C or better.
Students should have a working knowledge of Ohm's law, Kirchoff's voltage and current laws independent and dependent voltage and current sources concepts of input and output resistance Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits Algebraic setup and solution of general dc circuits An understanding of alternating current circuit analysis, including sinusoids, sinusoidal and complex forcing functions, phasors, phasor relationships for circuit elements, impedance and admittance An understanding of Laplace transforms and the application of Laplace transforms |
| Class Topics | 1) review of DC circuit analysis, including analysis of ideal operational amplifier circuits
2) introductory semiconductor physics for the diode 3) applications and analysis of the diode and zener diode in rectification, regulation, and limiting circuits 4) introductory semiconductor physics for the MOSFET 5) applications and analysis of the MOSFET in single-transistor amplifier circuits 6) emphasis on DC bias analysis and small-signal analysis for diodes, bipolar transistors, and MOSFET's 7) introductory semiconductor physics for the bipolar transistor 8) applications and analysis of the bipolar transistor in single-transistor amplifier circuits. |
| Outcomes | At the successful conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
1) Analyze general dc circuits, including those containing the ideal operational amplifier. (ABET outcome a)
2) Understand the basic semiconductor physics concepts for the diode, bipolar transistor, and MOSFET; (ABET outcome a)
3) Understand the applications and analysis of simple diode, bipolar transistor, and MOSFET circuits; (ABET outcome a) 4) Understand the dc bias analysis and design for diode, bipolar transistor, and MOSFET circuits; (ABET outcome a) 5) Understand small-signal resistance and gain analysis of single-stage bipolar and MOSFET amplifiers. (ABET outcome a) 6) Ability to design and perform SPICE analysis of MOSFET amplifiers (ABET outcome a, c, k) |
| Computer Usage | This course primarily focuses on hand analysis of electronic circuits. Students also perform computer analysis of electronic circuits using the Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE). |
| Laboratory | There is no associated laboratory section for the course |
| Design Content | This introductory electronics course covers mostly concepts and analysis of existing circuits. However, selected assignments requiring circuit design will be given. SPICE projects may also contain a design component. |
| Grading * | Quizzes and a series of exams will be used to establish the grades in this course. The weight for these grading elements is: 30% Quiz grades and class participation 40% Two exams, not including the final exam 30% Final exam |
| Follow-up Courses | This course is a prerequisite for ECGR 3132, Electronics, where multistage amplifiers, frequency response, and negative feedback are introduced. ECGR 3132 is a prerequisite for ECGR 4131/5131, Linear Integrated Electronics |
| Academic Integrity | Students have the responsibility to know and observe the requirements of the The Code of Student Academic Integrity . This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of information, multiple submission of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, and complicity in academic dishonesty. |
| Coordinator | Dr. Arun Ravindran, Asst. Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering |
| Prepared by | Dr. Arun Ravindran, Asst. Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering |
* Grading policy may be modified by the instructor for each section of the course.