EET 2140C - Solid State Electronics with Lab

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 83
Effective Term Fall 2019 (565)

Requisites

Prerequisite EET 1015C or
Prerequisite EET 1035C or
Permission of the Program

Course Description

This course is a study of the characteristics in which active semiconductor devices are operated in their linear ranges. The areas of coverage include semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, load lines and biasing, small signal analysis, hybrid parameters, amplifiers, complementary symmetry, Darlington Pair, decibels, Bode plots, and feedback. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of solid state circuits and devices.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of semiconductor theory by:
    1. defining the terminology specific to semiconductor circuits.
    2. describing the volt-ampere characteristic curves of diodes and transistors.
    3. describing the function and characteristics of bipolar junction transistors (BJTs).
    4. determining the equivalent circuits for the common base, common emitter and common collector configurations.
    5. describing the function and characteristics of field effect transistors (FETs).
    6. applying the formulas specific to semiconductor circuit theory.
  2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of semiconductor components by:
    1. identifying the parts and materials relating to bipolar junction transistors, diodes and field effect transistors.
    2. describing the function of diodes, bipolar junction and field effect transistors as used in assorted circuit configurations.
    3. describing the various ways to connect semiconductors with resistors, capacitors, transformers with voltage and current sources to form circuits.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of semiconductor circuits by:
    1. applying mathematical analysis to semiconductor circuits.
    2. solving for various circuit parameters as applied to amplifiers.
    3. determining small signal analysis for voltage, current, and power gain of amplifier circuits.
    4. explaining the differences between the different classes of amplifiers.
    5. determining the circuit parameters of special purpose circuits.
  4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of successful solid state electronic circuit experiments by:
    1. selecting the correct components and test equipment needed for the experiment.
    2. building and testing various solid state circuits using a variety of diodes, transistors, and other solid state devices.
    3. comparing the measured parameters with the manufacture's specification sheets.
  5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of solid state electronic circuit experiments by:
    1. describing the characteristics of the solid state circuits constructed.
    2. indicating the differences between the measured results and the solid state device parameters.
    3. using the proper electronic test equipment, including electronic software, to meet all testing procedures and data support.
    4. determining when to use a different design or circuit depending on the operating conditions given.
    5. calculating all circuit responses and comparing with the data sheets and other circuit parameters.
    6. building and testing amplifier circuits for performance standards.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual instructors.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: 06/26/2007, BOT Approval: 08/21/2007, Effective Term: Spring 2008 (390).
C&I Approval: 02/14/2019, BOT Approval: 03/19/2019, Effective Term: Fall 2019 (565)

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