Course Title: Electronic Circuits I
Type of Course: Compulsory, Theory
Semiconductor diodes: Semiconductor material and properties, pn junction diode, DC analysis and models, AC equivalent circuits, other diode types, single phase rectification and regulators, Zener diode circuits, clipper and clamper circuits, multiple diode circuits, photo diodes and LED circuits, DC power supply.
MOS transistors: Structure of MOSFET, Current-Voltage Characteristics, MOS Device Models, DC circuit analysis, basic MOSFET applications, Biasing, constant current biasing, multistage MOSFET circuits, Junction Field effect transistor (JFET). MOSFET amplifier: Basic transistor amplifier configurations−Common-Source, Common-Gate Stage, Source Follower (common drain); single stage integrated circuit MOSFET amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, basic JFET amplifiers.
Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): BJT, DC analysis of BJT circuits, basic transistor applications, biasing, multistage circuits, BJT linear amplifiers-basic configurations, CE amplifiers, AC load lines, CC and CB amplifier, multistage amplifiers, power consideration.
Frequency Response: Amplifier frequency response, system transfer function, frequency response: transistor amplifiers with circuit capacitors, frequency response-BJT, frequency response-FET, high frequency response of transistor circuits.
Output stages and power amplifiers: Power amplifiers, power transistors, classes of amplifiers, Class-A power amplifier, Class-AB push pull complimentary output stage.
To provide a clear understanding of the operation and applications of p-n junction diodes, FETs and BJTs which are indispensable for electrical and electronic engineering
To develop analytical skills for electronic devices and circuits in order to calculate it’s performance parameters for practical usage.
To give students the necessary background of electronics for the design and analysis of electronic circuits and systems in low and high frequency domains.
Fundamental understanding of concepts of Semiconductors and Electrical Circuits I course
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | understand the formation, properties and characteristics of pn junction diode and explain diode applications in rectifiers, clampers and clippers. Moreover, Zener diode circuits (voltage regulators), photo diodes and LED circuits are analyzed. | PO(b) | C1, C2, C3 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homeworks | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 2 | explain the operation of MOSFETs including it’s characteristics and able to solve problems associated with DC circuits & small-signal analyses of various MOS amplifiers. | PO(b) | C2, C3, C4 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homeworks | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 3 | describe the principle of operation of BJTs and analyze it’s characteristics. Biasing techniques are fully described for BJT amplifiers and switches. Large- and small- signal models are analyzed to calculate the parameters of various BJT circuits and amplifiers. | PO(b) | C2, C3, C4 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homeworks | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 4 | describe and analyze the BJT and FET amplifier frequency responses at low, intermediate and high frequencies | PO(a) | C2, C3 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homeworks | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 5 | describe the classifications of power amplifiers based on biasing and analyze the circuits | PO(b) | C2, C4 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homeworks | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
* Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
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| Week | Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-3 | Semiconductor diodes: Semiconductor material and properties, pn junction diode, DC analysis and models, AC equivalent circuits |
| 2 | 4-6 | Semiconductor diodes: Other diode types, single phase rectification and regulators, Zener diode circuits |
| 3 | 7-9 | Semiconductor diodes: Clipper and clamper circuits, multiple diode circuits, photo diodes and LED circuits, DC power supply |
| 4 | 10-12 | MOS transistors: Structure of MOSFET, Current-Voltage Characteristics, MOS Device Models, DC circuit analysis |
| 5 | 13-15 | MOS transistors: Basic MOSFET applications, Biasing, constant current biasing, multistage MOSFET circuits, Junction Field effect transistor (JFET) |
| 6 | 16-18 | MOS transistors: Basic MOSFET transistor amplifier configurations−Common-Source, Common-Gate Stage, Source Follower (common drain) |
| 7 | 19-21 | MOS transistors: Single stage integrated circuit, MOSFET amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, basic JFET amplifiers |
| 8 | 22-24 | Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): Structure and operation of BJT, DC analysis of BJT circuits |
| 9 | 25-27 | Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): Basic transistor applications, biasing, circuits for BJT amplifiers, |
| 10 | 28-30 | Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): DC and AC load lines, BJT linear amplifiers- CE amplifiers |
| 11 | 31-33 | Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): BJT linear amplifiers- CC and CB amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, power consideration |
| 12 | 34-36 | Frequency Response: Amplifier frequency response, system transfer function, transistor amplifiers with circuit capacitors, frequency response-BJT, Frequency response-FET, high frequency response of transistor circuits |
| 13 | 37-39 | Output stages and power amplifiers: Power amplifiers, power transistors, classes of amplifiers, Class-A power amplifier, Class-AB push pull complimentary output stage |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Homework, Assignment and Quizes 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Microelectronic Circuits by A. S. Sedra and K. C. Smith, Oxford University Press (6th edition)
Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by R. L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky, Prentice Hall of India
Electronic Devices and Circuits by David A. Bell, Prentice Hall of India
Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis
Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.