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What are the three terminal devices discussed in the course?
What are the three terminal devices discussed in the course?
What is the primary application of SQL?
What is the primary application of SQL?
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The course objectives include analyzing the basic static characteristics of ideal two-terminal and three terminal devices.
The course objectives include analyzing the basic static characteristics of ideal two-terminal and three terminal devices.
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What is the main focus of Unit 1 in this course?
What is the main focus of Unit 1 in this course?
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What are the two types of negative feedback discussed in Unit 4?
What are the two types of negative feedback discussed in Unit 4?
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What is the primary function of a voltage regulator circuit?
What is the primary function of a voltage regulator circuit?
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What are the three types of IC voltage regulators discussed in the course?
What are the three types of IC voltage regulators discussed in the course?
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Which of these is NOT a type of oscillator discussed in Unit 5?
Which of these is NOT a type of oscillator discussed in Unit 5?
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Barkhausen criteria are used to determine the stability of electronic circuits.
Barkhausen criteria are used to determine the stability of electronic circuits.
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Which of these is NOT a type of transistor voltage regulation?
Which of these is NOT a type of transistor voltage regulation?
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The course requires a basic understanding of Semiconductor Physics.
The course requires a basic understanding of Semiconductor Physics.
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The minimum number of assignments for this course should be eight, covering all topics.
The minimum number of assignments for this course should be eight, covering all topics.
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The course is worth four credits.
The course is worth four credits.
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What are the three types of power amplifiers discussed in Unit 3?
What are the three types of power amplifiers discussed in Unit 3?
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What are the effects of negative feedback on input and output impedance?
What are the effects of negative feedback on input and output impedance?
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What is the primary purpose of the Barkhausen criteria?
What is the primary purpose of the Barkhausen criteria?
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What is the difference between a three-terminal voltage regulator and a variable voltage regulator?
What is the difference between a three-terminal voltage regulator and a variable voltage regulator?
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What is the most common type of voltage regulator used in transistor applications?
What is the most common type of voltage regulator used in transistor applications?
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Study Notes
Course Objectives
- Introduce static characteristics of ideal two-terminal and three-terminal devices
- Introduce semiconductor devices (BJT, JFET, MOSFET), their characteristics, operations, and applications
- Analyze BJT, FET, and MOSFET circuits for small signals at low and high frequencies
- Simulate electronic circuits using software, verifying desired results
Course Outcomes
- Comply with and verify device parameters, using any stated method
- Implement and test circuit performance
Unit 1: Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
- BJT construction, working, characteristics
- Transistor as a switch, configurations
- Current gain equation, stability factor
- Need for biasing BJT, transistor biasing methods
- Analysis of single stage amplifier
- RC coupled amplifier, effects of bypass and coupling capacitors
- Frequency response of CE amplifier
- Emitter follower, cascaded amplifier
- CE, CC, and CB configurations in multistage amplifiers
Unit 2: Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) and MOSFET
- JFET characteristics, pinch-off voltage, drain saturation current
- JFET amplifiers (CS, CD, CG), small-signal JFET model
- FET as a voltage variable resistor (VVR)
- MOSFET overview (DMOSFET, EMOSFET, power MOSFET, n MOSFET, p MOSFET, CMOS devices)
- Handling precautions of CMOS devices
- MOSFET as an amplifier and switch
- Biasing in MOSFET
- Small-signal operation and models, single-stage MOS amplifier
- MOSFET capacitances
- CMOS inverter
- Comparison of FET with MOSFET and BJT regarding device and circuit parameters
Unit 3: Power Amplifiers
- Introduction and classification of power amplifiers (A, B, AB, C, D)
- Transformer coupled class A amplifier
- Class B push-pull, complementary symmetry amplifier
- Efficiency calculation, power output, power dissipation
- Cross-over distortion and its elimination
- Heat sink design
Unit 4: Feedback Amplifiers
- Principle of negative feedback in electronic circuits
- Voltage series, voltage shunt, current series, current shunt feedback types
- Typical transistor circuit effects of negative feedback
- Input and output impedance, voltage and current gains
- Bandwidth, noise, and distortion
Unit 5: Oscillators and Voltage Regulator Circuits
- Principle of positive feedback, stability concept in electronics circuits
- Barkhausen criteria for oscillation
- RC, Clapp, Wien bridge, Colpitt, Hartley, tuned LC, UJT, relaxation oscillators
- Transistor application: Discrete transistor voltage regulation (series, shunt)
- IC voltage regulators (three terminal, variable)
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Test your understanding of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors with this quiz. Covering their construction, working principles, configurations, and applications, this quiz helps reinforce the concepts learned in Unit 1 and Unit 2. Perfect for students looking to assess their knowledge on semiconductor devices and circuit analysis.
