Dire Dawa University Institute of Technology

College of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Course Plan
Program Regular
Course Information
Module Name Electronics Module
Module Number ---
Course Title Applied Electronics I
Course Code ECEG-3081
ECTS Credit 5
Credit Point
Lecture Hours Lab. Hours Tutorial Hours Home Total
Course Weight study Hours
2 - 3 5 10
Course Type Compulsory
Prerequisite Course Code ECEg 2052: Fundamental of Electrical Engineering
Academic Year 2024/2025 G.C
Semester I
Target Group III Year
Venue [Class Room] Block-20, Room 9
Instructor Information
Name Mequanint A
Office Block-54, G+2
Consultation Hours Wednesday 3:45-5:45 LT
Address [email protected]
Course Description
 Basic Semiconductor Theory;
 Semiconductor diodes and their applications;
 BJT; FET;
 Amplifier Frequency Response;
 Multistage Amplifiers;
 Power Amplifiers;

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 Course Objectives
After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Discuss the physical structure and operation principle of Semiconductor Diodes, BJTs, and
FETs.
 Know biasing techniques for BJTs & FETs.
 Describe frequency response of BJTs & FETs.
 Analyze Multistage Amplifiers
Course Delivery Methods
Lecture, Tutorials, assignments and exercises
Course Contents and Schedule
Week Con. Chapters, Topics and Subtopics Reading Learning Outcomes of Each
Hr Materials & Chapters
Assessment
1-2 10 1. Basic Semiconductor Lecture Notes  Understand basic
Theory Textbook & semiconductor properties
 Atomic Theory, reference
Quiz-1
 Semiconductor Materials and
Their Types,
 PN Junction,
 Charge carriers in solids,
 energy level ,
3-5 10 2. Semiconductor diodes and Lecture Notes  Understand characteristics of
Textbook & semiconductor diode,
their application
reference Analysis of Diode Circuits
 Characteristics of Quiz-2 Diode Rectifier Circuits.
Semiconductor Diode,
 Analysis of Diode Circuits,
Diode Rectifier Circuits
 Applications of Diode
Circuits
6-8 15 3. Bipolar Junction Lecture Notes  Understand the operation of
Transistors Textbook & bipolar junction transistor
 Physical Structure and reference [2]  Analyze BJT Configurations
Principle of Operation of & [3] and Characteristics
BJTs Mid-Exam
 BJT Configurations and
Characteristics
 DC Analysis of BJT Circuits
 Biasing Methods of BJTs

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  BJT Amplifiers:
 Small Signal Analysis and
Models
 Common BJT Amplifier
Circuits
 Frequency Response of BJT
Amplifiers
9-11 15 4. Field Effect Transistors Lecture Notes  Understand the basic operation
 Introduction Textbook & and characteristics of FET
 Types of FET; JFET and Reference  Know Types of FET; JFET
MOSFET Assignment and MOSFET.
 Physical Structure, Principle
of Operation and
characteristics
 DC Analysis
 Biasing Methods
 Small Signal Analysis and
Models
 Frequency response of FET
amplifiers
12-13 10 5. Multistage Amplifiers Lecture Notes  Understand the basic operation
 Coupling methods Textbook & of multistage amplifier
 Analysis of gain and other Reference  Know the Analysis of gain
parameters and other parameters
 Frequency response
Course Assessment Methods
Continuous Assessment Method Weight Week of Date of Assessment
Assessment Assessment feedback date
Quiz-1 5% Week-2
Quizzes Quiz-2 5% Week-4
Tests Mid-exam 20% Week-7
Assignments Assign -1 20% Week-8
Final Examination 50% Based on the Final Exam Schedule

Grading System
 Fixed Scale Grading System as per the Senate Legislation
Text Book and References
Text Book
1. Donald A. Neamen, Microelectronics Circuit Analysis and Design 4th Ed.

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References
1. Adel Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits.
2. Robert L. Boylestad, Luis Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory 7th Ed.
3. Bogart, Electronic Devices and Circuits.
4. Jacob Millman, Microelectronics: Analog and Digital circuits and Systems.
5. Albert Paul Malvino, Electronic Principles.
Class Room Polices
 All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students throughout this course.
 Academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
 Students are required to submit and present assignments provided according to the schedule.
 85% of class attendance is mandatory
 Active participation in class is essential
 Cell phones MUST be turned off before entering the class.

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