Text Box: ENGR 30444 – Electronics I

Texas Christian University

Department of Engineering

Tucker Technology Center (TTC)

Instructor

Edward S. Kolesar, W.A. Moncrief Professor of Engineering

TTC Room 212

Telephone: (817) 257-6226 (faculty office and voice mail)

(817) 257-7126; -7677 (Department office)

Email: e.kolesar@tcu.edu

URL: http://www.engr.tcu.edu

Required Textbooks

Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design, Donald A. Neamen, WCB McGraw-Hill, NY, NY, ISBN 0-256-26115-6, 2nd ed., 2001.

SPICE, Gordon W. Roberts and Adel S. Sedra, Oxford University Press, NY, NY, ISBN 0-19-510842-6, 2nd ed., 1997.

TCU Course Catalog Description

ENGR 30444 - Electronics I

Prerequisite: ENGR 20404. Fundamentals of solid-state, discrete-component microelectronic devices, including the pn-junction diode, bipolar junction transistor, and field-effect transistors. The integrated circuit operational amplifier and its use in analog applications is emphasized. Utilization of pn-junction diodes and transistors as electronic switches for digital logic applications is stressed. Computer-aided analysis and design tools. Laboratory applications.

Relationship of This Course Toward Satisfying

ABET Program Outcomes

This course supports instruction for ABET Program Outcomes A, B, D, E, G, and K as required by ABET Criterion 3 of EC 2000 and ABET Program Criteria. The specific relationships are indicated in the Course Learning Objectives.

Course Learning Objectives

The overall course objective is to teach electrical and mechanical emphasis engineering students the fundamental concepts, analysis, and design of solid-state electronic devices and circuits. At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to:

1. Identify the operation and elementary applications of pn-junction diodes and transistors, including the BJT, MOSFET, JFET, and MESFET devices, as well as operational amplifiers. (Outcome A).

2. Identify, formulate, and solve problems involving fundamental electronic circuits through the following expectations. (Outcomes A and E):

(a) Analyze the dc and small-signal operation of pn-junction diodes and single-stage transistor circuits.

(b) Design dc power supplies using transformers, rectifiers, filter capacitors, and Zener diodes.

(c) Design single-stage linear transistor amplifiers for analog applications.

(d) Analyze elementary electronic applications of operational amplifiers, including inverting, non-inverting, summing, and difference amplifiers; voltage followers; integrators; and differentiators.

3. Apply circuit-analysis software to analyze the dc and small-signal operation of fundamental electronic circuits. (Outcome K).

4. Explain the operation and demonstrate the use of typical electronic instruments, including power supplies, function generators, digital multi-meters, and oscilloscopes. (Outcome B).

5. Demonstrate laboratory safety. (Outcome B).

6. Design and apply experimental testing procedures using typical electronic instruments to verify operation of electronic circuits. (Outcome B).

7. Assemble pn-junction diode and power-supply circuits, as well as single-stage amplifiers using transistors and operational amplifiers. (Outcome B).

8. Identify the benefits of professional engineering societies, such as the IEEE, as a resource of information for life-long learning. (Outcome I).

9. Demonstrate effective communication through writing proficiency at the level expected for a junior engineering student and the use of engineering graphics and computational software. (Outcome G).

10. Work in teams during the course laboratory component with each member responsible and accountable for each project outcome. (Outcome D).

Contribution of This Course Towards Meeting the

ABET Professional Component

· Skills required, used, and developed include mathematics, circuit analysis, electronics, and physics.

· Estimated Content: Engineering Science: 4 credits.

Relationship of This Course to

ABET Program Objectives

This course supports ABET Program Objectives by developing a knowledge of basic electronics; enhancing the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; developing experimental abilities; improving writing skills; and working in teams.

General Course Topics

1. Introduction to solid-state semiconductor materials. (3 hrs)

2. Technical writing tutorial (emphasis on the formal lab report). (1 hr)

3. Developing and verifying testing procedures. (1 hr)

4. PN-Junction Diodes.

a. The pn-junction. (1 hr)

b. Analysis of diode circuits, including rectifiers and power supplies. (4 hrs)

c. Zener diodes, rectifier circuits, clipper circuits, and clamping circuits. (3 hrs)

5. Bipolar junction transistors (BJTs).

a. Physical structure and modes of operation. (2 hrs)

b. DC analysis. (4 hrs)

c. Small-signal analysis. (3 hrs)

d. Single-stage amplifier configurations. (5 hrs)

6. Field-effect transistors (FETs).

a. Physical structure of MOSFET, JFET, and MESFET transistors. (2 hrs)

b. DC analysis. (1 hr)

c. Small-signal analysis. (2 hrs)

d. Single-stage amplifier configurations. (4 hrs)

7. Operational amplifiers (Op-Amps).

a. Op-amp functions and ideal assumptions. (1 hr)

b. Op-amp configurations. (3 hrs)

8. Active filters. (3 hrs)

9. Two Mid-term examinations. (2 hrs)

10. Final comprehensive examination. (2.5 hrs)

Lecture Component of This Course

To support the objectives of this course, the following lecture/textbook topics will be addressed:

First Class Meeting: Introduction and Motivation for the Study of Analog and Digital Electronics — Objectives and Expectations

1. Semiconductor Devices and Basic Applications

1.1 Semiconductor Materials and Properties

1.2 The PN-Junction Diode

1.3 PN-Junction Diode Circuits: DC Analysis and Models

1.4 PN-Junction Diode Circuits: AC Equivalent Circuit

1.5 Other Diode Types

2. Diode Circuits

2.1 Rectifier Circuits

2.2 Zener Diode Circuits

2.3 Clipper and Clamper Circuits

2.4 Multiple Diode Circuits

2.5 Photodiode and LED Circuits

3. The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

3.1 The Basic Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

3.2 DC Analysis of BJT Circuits

3.3 Basic BJT Circuit Applications

3.4 BJT Biasing

4. Basic Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) Amplifiers

4.1 Analog Signals and Linear Amplifiers

4.2 The BJT Linear Amplifier

4.3 Basic BJT Amplifier Configurations

4.4 Common-Emitter BJT Amplifier Configurations

4.5 AC Load-Line Analysis of BJT Amplifiers

4.6 Common-Collector (Emitter-Follower) BJT Amplifier

4.7 Common-Base BJT Amplifier

4.8 The Three Basic BJT Amplifier Configurations: Summary &

Comparison

5. The Field-Effect Transistor (FET)

5.1 The Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET)

5.2 MOSFET DC Circuit Analysis

5.3 Basic MOSFET Applications: Switch, Digital Logic Gate, and

Amplifiers

5.4 The Junction Field-Effect Transistor (JFET)

5.5 Biasing Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

Technology and Applications

6. The Ideal Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp)

6.1 The Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp)

6.2 Inverting Op-Amp

6.3 Summing Op-Amp

6.4 Non-Inverting Op-Amp

6.5 Op-Amp Applications

Laboratory Component of This Course

Eleven weekly laboratory projects related to the lecture material will be accomplished during the semester. Each lab project’s work will be submitted as a formal report to satisfy the writing requirements of this course. The laboratory exercises are as follows:

1. Transfer Function and Fourier Series Analysis

2. PN-Junction Diode Device Characteristics and Fundamental Rectifier Circuit Applications

3. PN-Junction Diode Device Circuit Applications

4. Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) Device Characteristics and Basic Circuit Applications

5. Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) Amplifier Applications

6. Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) Characteristics and Applications

7. Semiconductor Junction Field-Effect Transistor Fundamentals

8. Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) Fundamentals

9. Operational Amplifier Applications

10. Operational Amplifier Performance Characteristics and Filter Applications

11. Analytical Design and Software Simulation of a Common-Emitter (CE) Bipolar Junction (BJT) Amplifier Incorporating Feedback Resistance in the Emitter