Introduction to Electronics

Course Code:

EE 232

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

4

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Serkan Topaloğlu

Course Objectives:

To introduce semiconductor theory and electronic circuit elements, show their applications in basic circuits, teach how to use the PSpice Program to simulate given circuits, conduct experiments with them in the laboratory.

Course Content:

This course aims to introduce the students the circuit elements and basic circuits in electronics. Moreover, srudents will also be taught analysis of the electronic circuits mainly im small signal region. (i.e. Diodes, Semiconductor concepts, physical structure and terminal characteristics of pn-junction diode, ideal diode, zener diode, other diodes, analysis of diode circuits. MOSFET and BJT: Physical structure and operation regions, DC biasing, small-signal models, analysis of basic amplifier circuits, operation as a switch. Operational Amplifiers: Properties, ideal OpAmp and circuit applications, PSpice models)

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student,

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Ability to define semiconductor theory and electronic circuit elements, use their applications in basic circuits, teach how to use the PSpice Program to simulate given circuits, implement experiments with them in the laboratory.	1a, 2a, 2b	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A
2) Ability to use DC and AC analysis of basic diode circuits and basic BJT and MOSFET amplifiers.	1a, 2a, 2b, 4a	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A
3) Ability to analyze basic circuits with operational amplifiers (OPAMPs).	1a, 2a, 2b, 4a	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A
4) Ability to simulate, implement and test basic diode and OPAMP circuits and basic BJT and MOSFET amplifiers.	1a, 2a, 2b, 4a	1, 2, 3, 4, 7	A

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Review of Electrical Circuits and circuit analysis	Course Book
2	Introduction to Operational Amplifiers (OPAMP), definition of ideal OPAMP	Course Book
3	Slew rate, CMRR, OPAMP circuit applications	Course Book
4	Basics of the semiconductor theory,	Course Book
5	Pn-junction diode; equation, i-v characteristic, physical structure,	Course Book
6	Definition of ideal diode, Diode circuit applications and analysis	Course Book
7	Diode circuit applications II, Zener diode I-V characteristic,	Course Book
8	Zener diode circuit applications, other diodes,	Course Book
9	MOSFET terminal characteristics, operating regions,	Course Book
10	Biasing of MOSFET, its small-signal model at low frequencies,	Course Book
11	AC analysis of basic MOSFET amplifiers,	Course Book
12	Physical structure of MOSFETs	Course Book
13	AC analysis of basic MOSFET amplifiers (cont.d)	Course Book
14	BJT terminal characteristics, operating regions, Biasing of BJT and ac analysis of BJT amplifiers	Course Book

Recommended Sources

Textbook	- Microelectronic Circuits, Sixth edition, Sedra/Smith, Oxford University Press, 2010 - Microelectronic Circuit Design, Fifth Edition, Jaeger/Blalock, McGraw Hill, 2016
Additional Resources	- Understanding Microelectronics, Franco Maloberti, John Wiley & Sons, 2012 - EE232 Laboratory Manual, EE Department

Material Sharing

Documents	Supplementary Class Notes, various scientific publications and lecture videos on the web
Laboratory	Laboratory Manual
Exams	Exam Questions and Answers

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm (20th of November, 2019-tent)	1	30
Laboratory	11	35
Final Exam	1	35
Total	3	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE (min mark must be 30 in the Final Exam)	1	35
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE	2	65
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.	√
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Midterm	1	10	8
Laboratory	11	2	22
Hours for off-the-laboratory study (Pre-study, answering pre-lab questions, report writing)	11	2	22
Final Examination	1	15	15
Total Work Load			153
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6,12
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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