EEL 3304C – Electronic Circuits I

 

Catalog Description: (4 cr) Fundamentals of electronic circuits and systems. Laboratory.

Prerequisites: Circuits I

Textbook: Microelectronic Circuits, 5th Edition. A.S. Sedra & K.C. Smith. (2004) ISBN number: 0-19-514251-9

Course Objective: Learn the basics of electronic components, circuits, and systems. Design electronic circuits and systems to meet desired needs and specifications. Engage in life-long learning of electronics and related technologies.

Professional Component: 4 credits of Engineering Design

Relationship to Outcomes: (To view how the outcomes of this course fit in with the curriculum, click here)

• EE1 - knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications
• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems
• a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• b - an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• c - an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• g - an ability to communicate effectively
• i - a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Class Schedule:  3 classes per week of 50 minutes each, 1 3-hour laboratory section

Topics:

• Operational Amplifiers – Analysis, Circuits, Nonidealities
• Diode - PN junction operation, Model, Circuits
• FET – Operation, DC models, Biasing, AC model, Amplifiers, SPICE
• BJT – Operation, models, Biasing, AC model, Amplifiers, SPICE
• IC Biasing - Current sources, mirrors, steering, Single-Stage Amplifiers, Active loads, Cascade Amplifiers; SPICE
• Differential Amplifiers, Active Load, Frequency Response, Multistage Amplifiers; SPICE

Course Committee:  Dr. Fox, Chair, Dr. Bashirullah, Dr. Law

Outcomes assessed in this course. Semester-by-semester histograms for select outcomes for the last two academic years.  For previous semesters, click here. 

Course Committee Reports for:

Fall Term		Spring Term		Summer Term
2005		2006