Electronics Devices and Circuits
Course Objectives:
- To introduce the fundamentals of analysis of electronic circuits
- To provide basic understanding of semiconductor devices and analog integrated circuits
- Diodes(5 hours)
- The Ideal Diode
- Terminal Characteristics of Junction Diodes
- Physical Operation of Diodes
- Analysis of Diode Circuits
- Small Signal Model and Its Application
- Operation in the Reverse Breakdown Region-Zener Diodes
- The Bipolar Junction Transistor(10 hours)
- Operation of the npn transistor in the Active Mode
- Graphical Representation of Transistor Characteristics
- Analysis of Transistor Circuits at DC
- Transistor as an Amplifier
- Small Signal Equivalent Circuit Models
- Graphical Load Line Analysis
- Biasing BJT for Discrete-Circuit Design
- Basic Single-Stage BJT Amplifier Configurations (C-B, C-E, C-C)
- Transistor as a Switch–Cut off and Saturation
- A General Large-Signal Model for the BJT: The Ebers-Moll Model
- Field-Effect Transistor(9 hours)
- Structure and Physical Operation of Enhancement-Type MOSFET
- Current-Voltage Characteristics of Enhancement-Type MOSFET
- The Depletion-Type MOSFET
- MOSFET Circuits at DC
- MOSFET as an Amplifier
- Biasing in MOS Amplifier Circuits
- Junction Field-Effect Transistor
- Output Stages and Power Amplifiers(9 hours)
- Classification of Output Stages
- Class A Output Stage
- Class B Output Stage
- Class AB Output Stage
- Biasing the Class AB Stage
- Power BJTs
- Transformer-Coupled Push-Pull Stages*
- Tuned Amplifiers
- Signal Generator and Waveform-Shaping Circuits(6 hours)
- Basic Principles of Sinusoidal Oscillator
- Op Amp-RC Oscillator Circuits
- LC and Crystal Oscillators
- Generation of Square and Triangular Waveforms Using Astable Multivibrators
- Integrated Circuit Timers
- Precision Rectifier Circuits
- Power Supplies, Breakdown Diodes, and Voltage Regulators(6 hours)
- Unregulated Power Supply
- Bandgap Voltage Reference, A Constant Current Diodes
- Transistor Series Regulators
- Improving Regulator Performance
- Current Limiting
- Integrated Circuit Voltage Regulator
Practical:
- Bipolar Junction Transistor Characteristics and Single Stage Amplifier
- Field-Effect Transistor Characteristics and Single Stage Amplifier
- Power Amplifiers
- Relaxation Oscillator and Sinusoidal Oscillator
- Series and Shunt Voltage Regulators
References:
- A.S.Sedra and K.C.Smith, “Microelectronic Circuits”, 6th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2006
- David A.Bell, “ Electronics Device and Circuits ”, PHI; 3rd Edition, 1999.
- Robert Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, “ Electronic Device and Circuit Theory”, PHI; 9th Edition, 2007
- Thomas L. Floyd, “Electronic Devices”, 8th Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2007
- Mark N. Horenstein, “Microelectronic Circuits and Devices”, PHI; 2nd Edition, 1997
- Paul Horowitz and Winfield Fill, “The Art of Electornics”, Cambridge Publication; 2 Edition
- Jacob Millman and Christos C. Halkias,and Satyabrata Jit “Millman’s Electronic Device and Circuits”, Tata McGraw- Hill; 2nd Edition, 2007
Evaluation Scheme:The questions will cover all the chapters of the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below
Chapters |
Hours |
Marks distribution* |
1 |
6 |
8 |
2 |
10 |
16 |
3 |
9 |
16 |
4 |
9 |
14 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
|
10 |
Total |
45 |
80 |
*Note: There may be a minor deviation in the marks distribution.
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