This course introduces to the theories of semiconductor materials followed by the constructions, operating concepts and characteristics of electronic devices such as diode, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and Field Effect Transistor (FET). The behavior of these devices under DC and AC conditions are studied for amplification purposes. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to analyze simple electronic circuits, have a basic understanding of solid state concept and developing their ability to predict the behavior of common electronic devices and circuits.
a. Explain the basic solid state concepts of electronic devices. (C2)
b. Analyze the parameters of single stage transistor amplifiers in DC and AC domains and diodes in different applications. (C4)
c. Discuss the characteristics, configuration and operation of electronic devices through written communication. (A2)
CLO1 : Explain the basic solid state concepts of electronic devices.
CLO2 : Analyze the parameters of single stage transistor amplifiers in DC and AC domains and diodes in different applications.
CLO3 : Discuss the characteristics, configuration and operation of electronic devices through written communication.
1. Chapter 1: Semiconductor Material
1.1) Atomic structure
1.2) Energy band
1.3) Covalent bonds
1.4) Conduction in semiconductor
1.5) Free electrons and holes as carrier
1.6) Intrinsic semiconductor
1.7) Doping process
1.8) Extrinsic semiconductor (p-type and n-type)
1.9) p-n junction
2. Chapter 2 : Diode
2.1) Introduction: Structure of diode, p-n junction biasing, I-V characteristics and equivalent circuit, diode as a switch.
2.2) Diode with DC supply: series and parallel configuration.
2.3) Diode Application: Rectifier, Clipper, Clamper and Voltage Multiplier.
2.4) Zener Diode: Characteristics and application – Voltage Regulator.
3. Chapter 3 : Single Stage Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
3.1) Basic Operation, configuration and current relationship.
3.2) BJT operating mechanism of NPN and PNP type and its operating characteristics.
3.3) BJT as an amplifying device : Operating point, load line, bias stability, amplifier parameters and small signal analysis using hybrid-? model for various amplifier configurations.
4. Chapter 4 : Single Stage Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET)
4.1) JFET and MOSFET basic operation, configuration and operational regions.
4.2) Current mechanism in N (P) channel junction MOSFET.
4.3) MOSFET as an amplifying device: Bias circuits, DC analysis using mathematical and graphical approaches, load line and small signal analysis for various amplifier configurations.
Recommended Text Book
Robert L. Boylestad,Louis Nashelsky 2013, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 11th Edition Ed., Prentice Hall [ISBN: 9780132622264]
Reference Book Resources
Thomas L. Floyd 2012, Electronic Devices (Conventional Current Version), 9th Edition Ed., Prentice Hall International In. [ISBN: 9780132549868]
Albert Malvino, David Bates 2015, Electronic Principles, 8th Edition Ed., McGraw-Hill [ISBN: 9780073373881]
Richard C. Jaeger, Travis N. Blalock 2016, Microelectronic Circuit Design, 5th Edition Ed., McGraw-Hill [ISBN: 9780073529608]
Muhammad H. Rashid 2016, Microelectronic Circuits: Analysis and Design, 3rd Edition Ed., Cengage Learning USA [ISBN: 9781305635166]
Adel S. Sedra,Kenneth Carless Smith 2014, Microelectronic Circuits, 7th Edition Ed., Oxford [ISBN: 9780199339136]