APPLIED ELECTRONICS
Page 1-11
Subchapter Name: Basics of Electronics
Semiconductor materials and their properties
Overview of electronic components: Diodes, Transistors, Thyristors, Thermistors, Optoelectronics
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Page 12-17
Subchapter Name: Semiconductor Fundamentals
P-type and N-type semiconductors
PN junctions: Lavain and Zener junctions
Forward and reverse biasing of diodes
Page Range: 12-17
Page 18-24
Subchapter Name: Diode Characteristics and Applications
Dynamic properties of diodes
Ideal diode model
Series connection of resistors and diodes: Graphical analysis
Diode as a switch
Page Range: 18-24
Page 25-32
Subchapter Name: Transistor Fundamentals and Operation
Single-layer transistors: Structure and working principle
Input and output characteristics of transistors
Transistor as a switch: Saturation and cutoff modes
Current regulation and Kirchhoff’s laws applied to transistor circuits
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Page 33-40
Subchapter Name: Thyristor Types and Applications
Single-phase and double-phase thyristors
Triode thyristors (SCR): Working principle and applications
Two-way triode thyristor (TRIAC)
GTO thyristors and their operation
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Page 41-48
Subchapter Name: Thermistor Properties and Applications
Temperature and volt-ampere characteristics
Nominal resistance and temperature coefficient
Thermistor as a stabilizer and thermal switch
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Page 49-56
Subchapter Name: Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Other Optoelectronic Devices
Materials and wavelength characteristics of LEDs
Forward voltage and current specifications for LEDs
Applications of optoelectronic devices
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Page 57-64
Subchapter Name: Amplifier Design and Functionality
Basic principles of amplification
Integrated circuits and their role in amplifiers
Practical examples of amplifier circuits
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Page 65-72
Subchapter Name: Development and Applications of Integrated Circuits
History and evolution of integrated circuits
Digital and analog circuits
Production techniques for monolithic integrated circuits
Future trends in integrated circuit technology
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Page 73-80
Subchapter Name: Innovations and Challenges in IC Technology
Miniaturization and Moore’s Law: Growth of the electronics industry
Limitations of current IC technology: Heat dissipation, power consumption, and quantum effects
Emerging technologies: Quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, and photonics
Role of ICs in modern devices: Smartphones, IoT, and AI systems
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