EL E 301 - Applied Electronics

2001 Catalog Data:     EL E 301, APPLIED ELECTRONICS.Introduction to electronic devices and systems: electric circuit and system analysis, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, amplifiers, digital circuits, measurement techniques. Prerequisite: knowledge of elementary algebra and trigonometry. (May not be counted toward major in electrical engineering). (3).

Textbook:     Fundamentals of Linear Electronics: Integrated and Discrete by James Cox, Delmar, 2002
    
References:     Electronics-Fundamentals & Everyday Applications by D. P. Beach and W. J. Foraker, Delmar, 1991.
    
Coordinator: Dr. Charles E. Smith, Professor of Electrical Engineering
  Mr. W. Elliot Hutchcraft, Graduate Instructor
    
Goals:     Introduction to electronics theory and application for non-majors based on analysis and design using models of active three-terminal devices, discrete components, and integrated circuit elements.


Prerequisite by Topic:
  1. Electrical Physics
  2. Computer Programming
  3. Algebra and Trigonometry

Topics:

Devices:
      1. Circuit elements
      2. Diodes, Bipolar Transistor (BJT), Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET), and Metal OxideSemiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFET)
      3. Transistor circuits and applications (analog and digital)
      4. Operational amplifiers and applications

Subsystems:
      5. Filter Circuits
      6. Oscillators
      7. Special IC's and Power Circuits
      8. Power Supplies
      9. Data Conversions (D/A - A/D)
     10. Optoelectronics
     11. Transducers and Sensors

Computer Usage: Homework assignments based on the use of PSPICE/Schematic Capture Circuit Analysis Software (MicroSim)


Prepared by: Mr. W. Elloitt Hutchcraft and Dr. Charles E. Smith
Date: July 2, 2001

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