ELECTRONICS

AIM

The aim of this course is to introduce semiconductor theory and electronic circuit elements and to evaluate the applications of these elements in basic circuits.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction.Introduction of amplifiers.Review of PN junctions.,DiodesCircuits with diodes: Rectifier, Limiter, Voltage Doubler,Review of BJT and MOSFET Physics,BJT and MOSFET Small Signal Model,Biasing,Resistive degeneration and current mirrors.,1 transistor stages,Current mirrrors, cascodes,Differential amplifiers.,Active loads and OPAMPs.,Telescobic and Folded Cascode Opamps.,Continue with Opamps.,Introduction to frequency response.,Frequency response and finals review..

1. 1

   Has a basic understanding of semiconductor physics and the structure of a pn junction.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Simulation Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method

2. 2

   Understands the operating principles of diodes. Knows how to analyze and design regulators, rectifiers, limiters and clampers.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experimental Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Reverse Brainstorming Technique, Simulation Technique, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

3. 3

   Understands the physical structure of the MOS transistor, its operating principles, and knows how to dc bias it in a circuit.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experimental Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Reverse Brainstorming Technique, Concept Map Technique, Inquiry-Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

4. 4

   Analyzes and designs 1 and 2 transistor amplifier circuits with MOS devices.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Concept Map Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

5. 5

   Analyzes and designs of current sources, current mirrors, and active loads.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Reverse Brainstorming Technique, Concept Map Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

6. 6

   Analyzes and designs differential amplifier circuits.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Simulation Technique, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction.Introduction of amplifiers.Review of PN junctions.

   Preparation: Read the book.

2. WEEK 2

   DiodesCircuits with diodes: Rectifier, Limiter, Voltage Doubler

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

3. WEEK 3

   Review of BJT and MOSFET Physics

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

4. WEEK 4

   BJT and MOSFET Small Signal Model

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

5. WEEK 5

   Biasing

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

6. WEEK 6

   Resistive degeneration and current mirrors.

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

7. WEEK 7

   1 transistor stages

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

8. WEEK 8

   Current mirrrors, cascodes

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

9. WEEK 9

   Differential amplifiers.

   Preparation: Read the book chapter.

10. WEEK 10

    Active loads and OPAMPs.

    Preparation: Read the book chapter.

11. WEEK 11

    Telescobic and Folded Cascode Opamps.

    Preparation: Read the book chapter.

12. WEEK 12

    Continue with Opamps.

    Preparation: Read the book chapter.

13. WEEK 13

    Introduction to frequency response.

    Preparation: Read the book chapter.

14. WEEK 14

    Frequency response and finals review.

    Preparation: Read the book chapter.

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Sedra/Smith: Microelectronic Circuits, 7E
• Gray, Hurst, Lewis, and Meyer: “Analysis and design of Analog Integrated Circuits”, 4th Edition

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Mustafa AKTANCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Mustafa AKTAN