Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECRA-0309
Organization's ID:
ET201T
Organization:
Eastwick College
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Electrical Circuits
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to study solid-state principles and circuits. Students are further introduced to diodes and transistors. Covered are transistor biasing, amplifier configurations and classes, and other solid-state electronic devices. Students will learn the fundamentals of linear IC's, including op amps, timers, level shifters and detectors. Concepts of basic power supplies and amplifiers are also studied.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn the basic anatomy of the diode and effects of combining a P-N junction and results of forward and reverse biasing
  • Identify the types of rectification
  • Understand the concepts of transistor theory for BJTs, FET's, and MOSFET's with emphasis on amplifiers
  • Describe and recognize different configurations and classifications
  • Establish concepts to effectively observe, isolate, and correct circuit malfunctions. Follow safety procedures for equipment and personnel
  • Describe and understand various types of solid state devices in the thyristor family and their applications with emphasis on the SCR, Triac, and Diac
  • Understand the concepts of atomic structure and how it relates to conductance and semi-conductance
  • Discuss zener diode and applications
  • Understand the concept and requirements of electronic filtering
  • Recognize and understand Operational Amplifiers and associated circuits, including Inverting/Non Inverting, Summing/Subtracting, and filter circuits
  • Explain the operation of an astable and monostable circuit using the 555 Integrated Circuit
  • Understand the types of IC's and discuss advantages, disadvantages

General Topics:

  • Semiconductor theory
  • Junction diodes
  • Zener diodes
  • Shunt regulators
  • Clippers, clampers
  • Light emitting diodes
  • Half wave, full wave, and bridge rectifiers
  • Zener regulators
  • Voltage multipliers
  • Shunt regulators
  • Filtered power supplies
  • Transistor theory
  • Characteristic curves
  • Transistor testing, transistor biasing: universal bias, base bias, load line, and operating point
  • Transistor configuration and amplification: common emitter, common base, and common collector
  • Darlington amplifier
  • Ratio, logarithm, and application of decibels
  • Class A, Class B, Class B Push-pull, Class AB Push pull, and Complementary Amplifiers
  • Field Effect Transistors: JFET, MOSFET composition, Structure, Operation, MOSFET Biasing, and Amplification
  • Operational amplifiers: Summing, Inverting, Non Inverting, Voltage follower, Differencing amps, Integrators, Detectors, and Precision rectifiers
  • Troubleshooting: Circuit analysis, ESD discharge, and signal tracing
  • Locating shorts and open circuits
  • Special semiconductor devices: UJT, SCR, DIAC, and TRIAC
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials