Discrete Electronics

Catalog description

Elementary electronic circuits for rectification, signal amplification, and signal conditioning are analyzed and designed using both linear and large-signal methods. Graphical, analytical, and simulation methods are used in circuit response prediction and characterization. Concepts in thermal design, feedback, and amplifier stability are introduced. Students will: Predict the response of uncontrolled rectifier circuits; design simple switches using field-effect and bipolar transistors; design and analyze signal amplifiers using discrete components; design and analyze signal amplifiers and filters using integrated circuits. Corequisite: ECE 231 ; Prerequisite: ECE 213