AC Syllabus
AC Syllabus
Course Objective
To analyze different amplifier models.
To pioneer the high frequency transistor models and feedback topologies
To understand the concepts of oscillators
To conceptualize the working of OP-AMP and its applications
To gain the knowledge of Digital-to-analog converters
Course Contents:
MODULE I 9 Hours
Amplifiers: Voltage amplifier, current amplifier, trans-conductance amplifier and trans- resistance
amplifier. Biasing schemes for BJT and FET amplifiers, bias stability, small signal analysis, low
frequency transistor models, estimation of voltage gain, input resistance, output resistance etc., design
procedure for particular specifications, low frequency analysis of multistage amplifiers
MODULE II 9 Hours
High frequency transistor models: frequency response of single stage and multistage amplifiers,
cascode amplifier. Power amplifiers (Class A, B, AB, C etc.), their power efficiency and linearity
issues. Calculation with practical circuits, concept of stability, gain margin and phase margin.
MODULE IV 9 Hours
OP-AMP applications: review of inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, integrator and
differentiator, summing amplifier, precision rectifier, Schmitt trigger and its applications. Active
filters: Low pass, high pass, band pass and band stop, design guidelines. Multivibrator and based
oscillator.
MODULE V 9 Hours
Digital-to-analog converters (DAC): Weighted resistor, R-2R ladder, resistor string etc. Analog-to-
digital converters (ADC): Single slope, dual slope, successive approximation, flash etc. Timer 555 ,
PLL (565).
Text Books:
1. A.V.N. Tilak, Design of Analog Circuits, Khanna Publishing House, 2022.
2. Simon Haykin, “Communication Systems”, Wiley Publication, New Delhi, 2011.
Reference Books:
1. Paul R.Gray & Robert G.Meyer, Analysis & Design of Analog ICs, John Wiley,3rd Edition.
2. A.S. Sedra and K.C. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Saunder's College Publishing, Edition IV
3. Kennedy G, “Electronic Communication systems”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2009.
Course outcomes:
At the end of this course students will demonstrate the ability to
1. Understand different circuit configuration of different devices for various applications.
2. Design circuits by using appropriate device models
3. Design various analog circuits required in electronic systems.
4. Design mixed circuits such as ADC
5. Design mixed circuits such as DACs