Solid State Electronics

Catalog description

This is the third course required for Electronics Aide certificate. This course introduces the student to the concept, components, and uses of solid state electronics. Topics include semiconductor devices; thyristors and diodes, transistors, amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators, and optoelectronics. The use of capacitors and inductors in solid state electronics will be also covered. The design, set-up, and troubleshooting solid state circuits and devices using various power supplies and function generators will be dispersed throughout the class.