DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Military College of Signals (MCS)

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

1. Course Information
Course Number and Title: EE-215 Electronic Devices and Circuits
Credits: 4 (3+1)
Instructor(s)-in-charge: Asst. Prof. Dr. Hussain Ali, Amir Ali (Lab Engr.)
Course type: Lecture + Lab
Required or Elective: Required
Course pre-requisites EE-111 Linear Circuit Analysis, EE-211 Electrical Network Analysis
Degree and Semester BEE-59 BC, Semester 3
Month and Year Fall 2023

2. Course Schedule
Lecture: 3 hrs/week, two sessions per week
Lab: 3 hrs/week, one session per week
Discussion: 2 hr/week as per STIs
Office Hours: 2 hr/week as per STIs, EE Department. Email: [email protected]

3. Course Assessment
Exams: 1 Midterm and 1 Final Examination
Homework: 3 – 6 Assignments
Quizzes 3 – 6 Quizzes
Lab reports: 14 reports + Open ended LAB + LAB Final
Grading: Theory: Quizzes 10
(75%) Assignments 10
100 marks Complex Engineering Problem 10
Midterm Exam 30
Final Exam 40
Lab: (25%) Lab Work + LAB Final 70 + 30
100 marks

4. Course book and Related Course Material

Textbooks: Sedra, A. S., Smith, K. C., Carusone, T. C., and Gaudet, V. Microelectronic Circuits
Theory and Applications, 8th edition, Oxford University Press, 2021.
Reference Books:  Sedra, A. S. and Smith, K. C. Microelectronic Circuits Theory and Applications, 7th
edition, Oxford University Press, 2018. (Available in MCS library.)
 Thomas L. Floyd, Electronics devices: Conventional current version, 10th edition,
Wiley, 2018.
 Razavi, B., Fundamentals of Microelectronics, 3rd edition, Wiley, 2021.
Online Resources: Online resources: https://analogicdesign.com/
Video lectures: https://www.youtube.com/c/Microelectronics-ChanCarusone/featured
5. Course Description
The course presents an overview of operational amplifiers, semiconductor physics. pn-junction, diode
applications. The course also covers the advanced topics of BJT and MOSFET physics and I-V
characteristics, DC basing, analog electronics applications (BJT and MOSFET small signal amplifiers)
and CMOS logic gate. Software simulations are conducted to verify the circuit designs.

6. Course Objectives
On the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
 Understand the operation of the op-amps, analyze and design different circuits using ideal op-amps.
 Identify and characterize different semiconductor devices (pn junction diode, BJT and
MOSFET).
 Understand different diode and transistor applications.
 Analyze and design different electronic circuits using semiconductors.

7. Topics covered in the Course and Level of Coverage

Operational amplifiers: Basic operation of operational amplifiers, configurations and
1 week
basic applications.
Diodes: Construction of pn-junction, current-voltage relationship of the junction,
4 weeks
application of the diode as rectifier, limiters and clamping circuits, and zener diode.
Bipolar junction transistors (BJTs): Device structure and physical operation of BJT,
current-voltage characteristics of BJT, BJT circuits at DC, applying BJT in amplifier 7 weeks
design, biasing of BJT amplifier circuits and analysis of different configurations.
MOS field-effect transistors (MOSFETs): Device structure and physical operation of
MOSFET, current-voltage characteristics of MOSFET, MOSFET circuits at DC,
4 weeks
applying MOSFET in amplifier design, biasing of MOSFET amplifier circuits and
analysis of different configurations.

Topics (Sedra, A. S. and Smith, K. C. Microelectronic Circuits Theory and Chapter/Sections

Applications, 7th edition)
Introduction and motivation
Operational Amplifiers
The Ideal Op Amp 2.1
The Inverting Configuration 2.2
An important application – The Weighted Summer 2.2.4
The Noninverting Configuration 2.3
The voltage follower 2.3.4
Difference Amplifiers 2.4
Diodes
The ideal diode 3.1
Current-Voltage Characteristic 3.1.1
A Simple Application: The Rectifier 3.1.2
Terminal Characteristics of Junction Diodes 3.2
The Forward-Bias Region 3.2.1
The Reverse-Bias Region 3.2.2
The Breakdown Region 3.2.3
Modeling the Diode Forward Characteristic 3.3
The Exponential Model 3.3.1
Graphical Analysis Using the Exponential Model 3.3.2
Iterative Analysis Using the Exponential Model 3.3.3
The Constant-Voltage-Drop Model 3.3.5
The Ideal-Diode Model 3.3.6
Operation in the Reverse Breakdown Region—Zener Diodes 3.4
Rectifier Circuits 3.5
The Half-Wave Rectifier 3.5.1
The Full-Wave Rectifier 3.5.2
The Bridge Rectifier 3.5.3
The Rectifier with a Filter Capacitor – The Peak Rectifier 3.5.4
Limiter Circuits 3.6.1
The Clamped Capacitor or DC Restorer 3.6.2
Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
Device Structure and Physical Operation 4.1
Simplified Structure and Modes of Operation 4.1.1
Current–Voltage Characteristics 4.2
Circuit Symbols and Conventions 4.2.1
BJT Circuits at DC 4.3
MOS Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs)
Device Structure and Physical Operation 5.1
Current—Voltage Characteristics 5.2
MOSFET Circuits at DC 5.3
Applying the MOSFET in Amplifier Design 5.4
Small-Signal Operation and Models 5.5
Basic MOSFET Amplifier Configurations 5.6
Biasing in MOS Amplifier Circuits 5.7

8. Lab Experiments
Lab 01 P-N JUNCTION DIODE CHARACTERISTICS
Lab 02 HALF WAVE RECTIFIERS
Lab 03 FULL WAVE RECTIFIERS
Lab 04 BRIDGE RECTIFIERS
Lab 05 CLAMPERS
Lab 06 CLIPPERS
Lab 07 ZENER DIODE CHARACTERISTICS
Lab 08 LDR, PHOTO DIODE AND LED CHARACTERISTICS
Lab 09 COMMON-BASE CONFIGURATION OF NPN-TYPE BJTS
Lab 10 COMMON- EMITTER CONFIGURATION OF NPN-TYPE BJTS
Lab 11 COMMON-COLLECTOR CONFIGURATION OF NPN-TYPE BJTS
Lab 12 WORKING OF A TRANSISTOR AS A SWITCH
Lab 13 WORKING OF A TRANSISTOR AS A COMMON-EMITTER AMPLIFIER
Lab 14 WORKING OF A TRANSISTOR AS A COMMON–COLLECTOR
Lab 15 Open-Ended Lab
Lab 16 Lab Final Exam

9. Course Outcomes and their Relation to Program Outcomes

(Mapping CLO to PLO)
Learning
Course Learning Outcome (CLOs) PLOs
Level
CLO Explain the operation and characteristics of building blocks of electronic 1 C2
1 circuits, i.e., diodes, transistors etc.
CLO Solve electronic circuits designed using diodes and transistors. 2 C3
2
CLO Carry out analysis (ac and dc) of electronic circuits containing 3 C3
3 semiconductor devices.
CLO Demonstrate real-time performance of complex electronic circuits through 5 P3
4 hardware implementation and simulations.
CLO Arrange circuit designs and present their work efficiently in groups. 9 A3
5

10. Mapping of CLOs to Program Learning Outcomes

PLOs / CLOs CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5
PLO:1 (Engineering Knowledge) C2
PLO:2 (Problem Analysis) C3
PLO:3 (Design/Development of Solutions) C3
PLO:4 (Investigation)
PLO:5 (Modern Tool Usage) P3
PLO:6 (The Engineer and Society)
PLO:7 (Environment and Sustainability)
PLO:8 (Professional Ethics)
PLO:9 (Individual and Teamwork) A3
PLO:10 (Communication)
PLO:11 (Project Management)
PLO:12 (Lifelong Learning)

11. Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1 Engineering Knowledge
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PLO 2 Problem Analysis
An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
PLO 3 Design/Development of Solutions
An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components
or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety,
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO 4 Investigation
An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature
survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and
synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.
PLO 5 Modern Tool Usage
An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering
and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an
understanding of the limitations.
PLO 6 The Engineer and Society
An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
practice and solution to complex engineering problems.
PLO 7 Environment and Sustainability
An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PLO 8 Professional Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
engineering practice.
PLO 9 Individual and Teamwork
An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or
multidisciplinary settings.
PLO 10 Communication
 An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations,
and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11 Project Management
An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work,
as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
PLO 12 Lifelong Learning
An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of
innovation and technological developments