Quantum Mechanics Notes...
Quantum Mechanics Notes...
Quantum Mechanics Notes...
3701
Preq. Phys 2003
Objectives
To make students acquire a basic knowledge in solid state electronics including diodes, BJT, FET etc.
Syllabus
The Semiconductor Diode, P-type, N-type semiconductors, the junction diode (biasing and
characteristics). The Diode as Rectifier and Switch: The ideal diode model, the half wave rectifier, the
full wave rectifier, the bridge rectifier, measurement of ripple factor, the capacitor filter, the π filter,
the π -R filter, diode wave shaping circuits (clippers and clampers). Special Diodes: Zener Diode,
Light Emitting Diode, Photodiode, Tunnel Diode, Shockley Diode, Other diodes. Circuit Theory and
Analysis: Models for circuit, one-port and two-port networks, network theorems, hybrid parameters
and equivalent circuit, Power in decibels. The Junction Transistor as an Amplifier: Transistor voltage
and current designations, the junction transistors, the volt-ampere curve of a transistor, the current
amplification factors, the load line and Q point, the common emitter amplifier, the trans-conductance
gm, performance of a CE amplifier, relation between Ai and Av, the CB amplifier, the CC amplifier,
comparison of amplifier performance. DC Bias for the Transistor: Choice of Q point, variation of Q
point, fixed transistor bias, the four resistor bias circuit, design of a voltage feedback bias circuit,
Common emitter, common collector, common base biasing. Field Effect Transistor: introduction to
field effect transistor (FET), Junction field effect transistor (JFET): operation and static
characteristics. Metal oxide semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET): operation in
enhancement and depletion modes. FET configurations and biasing: Common drain, common source
and common gate, load line, fixed bias, self-bias and voltage-divider bias.
Recommended Books
1. Electronic Devices, by T. L. Floyd, Pearson, (10th Edition), (2017).
2. Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices and Applications, by T. L. Floyd, D. M. Buchla,
Prentice Hall, (8th Edition), (2009).
3. Electronic Principles, by A. P. Malvino, D. J. Bates, McGraw-Hill, (8th Edition), (2015).
4. Solid State Electronic Devices, by B. Streetman and S. K. Banerjee, Pearson, (7th edition),
(2015)
5. Grob's Basic Electronics, by M. E Schultz, McGraw-Hill, (12th edition), (2015)
6. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, by R. L. Boylestad, L. Nashelsky, Pearson, (11th
Edition), (2012).
7. Introductory Electronic Devices and Circuits, by R. T. Paynter, Prentice Hall, (7th edition),
(2005).