Analog Electronic Circuits | Faculty of Engineering

Course Code:

EE 333

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

4

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

8

Prerequisite Courses:

Introduction to Electronics

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

To introduce analog electronic concepts such as frequency response, feedback, stability and compensation. To develop ability to analyze and design analog electronic circuits using these concepts and PSpice or MultiSim programs. To conduct related experiments in the laboratory. To develop ability to design an experiment.

Course Content:

Frequency Response of amplifiers. Feedback. Stability of feedback amplifiers. Compensation. Oscillators. Power Amplifiers. Differential amplifier. Current-Mirrors. Multistage amplifiers. Non ideal properties of OPAMPs. Experiments and Experiment Design Project in the laboratory.

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, H: Experiment Pre-Lab

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1-Ability to analyze the frequency domain response of amplifiers.	1a,1b,2a,2b	1,2,3	A
2-Ability to analyze feedback amplifiers.	1a,1b,2a,2b	1,2,3	A
3-Ability to determine the stability of amplifiers.	2a,2b	1,2,3	A
4-Ability to apply dominant pole compensation.	2a,2b	1,2,3	A
5-Ability to analyze oscillators.	2a, 2b	1,2,5	E
6-Ability to design multistage amplifiers.	3a	1,2,3	A, F
7-Ability to analyze analog electronic circuit blocks using simulations.	2a,2b,4a,4b	4, 7	H, F
8-Ability to implement analog electronic circuits in the laboratory using standard circuit elements and units.	4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6c, 7c, 7e, 9b	7, 11	D
9- Ability to design an experiment.	5a, 7c	4, 7	D, F

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Basic low pass and high pass RC circuits; frequency response.

Textbook and supplementary notes

2

MOSFET & BJT amplifier low-frequency response.

Textbook and supplementary notes

3

MOSFET & BJT high-frequency models and amplifier high frequency response.

Textbook and supplementary notes

4

Pulse response of amplifiers; tilt and risetime. Transition Frequency.

Textbook and supplementary notes

5

Feedback System. Types of feedback. Advantages of negative feedback.

Textbook and supplementary notes

6

Four basic feedback topologies. Feedback amplifier applications.

Textbook and supplementary notes

7

Effect of feedback on the amplifier poles. Instability problem.

Textbook and supplementary notes

8

Stability study using Bode Plots. Frequency Compensation.

Textbook and supplementary notes

9

Basic principles of sinusoidal oscillators, Wien-Bridge and Phase- Shift Oscillators.

Textbook and supplementary notes

10

Classes of Operation of Power Amplifiers. Biasing of Classes.

Textbook and supplementary notes

11

Class A, B, AB output stages. Cross-over distortion. Class D.

Textbook and supplementary notes

12

Internal structure of OPAMPs. The differential amplifier. Current mirror.

Textbook and supplementary notes

13

Small signal operation of the MOS differential pair.

Textbook and supplementary notes

14

Gain-bandwidth product and slew rate of OPAMPs.

Textbook and supplementary notes

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Microelectronic Circuits, Seventh edition, Sedra/Smith, Oxford University Press, 2014
Additional Resources	Understanding Microelectronics, Franco Maloberti, John Wiley & Sons, 2012

Material Sharing

Documents	Supplementary Class Notes, EE333 Laboratory Manual
Project	Problems with solutions
Exams	Old exams with solutions

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	2	40
Laboratory	7	20
Experiment Design	1	7
Homework Assignment	1	3
Total		70
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		30
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		70
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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 (Study, Problem solving)

14

5

70

Final Exam

1

2

2

Midterm

2

1

2

Laboratory Duration

8

2

16

Hours for off-the-laboratory study (Pre-study, answering pre-lab questions, simulations, report writing)

7

4

28

Experiment Design Project (design, simulations, implementation, report writing)

10

3

30

Total Work Load

190

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

7.6

ECTS Credit of the Course

8