This course introduces the theories of solid state and some basic electronic devices such as diodes, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), Field Effect Transistor (FET), Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) and the principles of amplifieras a two-port. 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 and operations of electronic devices (C2).
b. Analyze the characteristics and parameters of active device circuits in DC and AC domain (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: Solid state devices
1.1) Electron in atoms, conduction of electricity in solids (conductors, insulators and semiconductors).
1.2) Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors and their significance.
1.3) PN junction operating mechanism.
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: Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
3.1) BJT operating mechanism of NPN (PNP) type and its operating characteristics
3.2) BJT as an amplifying device, operating point, load line, bias stability.
3.3) Small signal analysis using hybrid-pi model for various amplifier configurations.
4. Chapter 4: Field Effect Transistor (FET)
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.
5. Chapter 5: Operational Amplifier
5.1) Parameters and characteristics.
5.2) Op-Amp applications such as comparators, summer, integrator, differentiator, simple filter circuits, zero crossing detector and peak detector.
6. Chapter 6: Amplifiers
6.1) Definition, characteristic and parameters: ideal parameters, gain, (in dB) input resistance, output resistance, distortion, noise and frequency response.
6.2) Two-Port system concept, cascaded amplifiers Phase relationship in amplifiers.
6.3) Classes of amplifier operation: class A, B and C (Q-point locations and input/output waveforms).
6.4) Amplifier distortion: harmonic distortion, frequency distortion, phase-shift distortion (phase distortion).
6.5) Noise: types of noise and quantitative evaluation of SNR and noise figure.
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]