Linear Electronic Circuits

Course aim

To introduce advanced electronic devices and their applications.
To provide a knowledge of analog linear circuits and their applications to various electronic systems.

Course content

Thyristors: SCRs and TRIACs in power control; triggering and commutation techniques. Field effect transistors: MOSFETs; JFETs, amplifiers. Feedback Amplifiers: Feedback concepts; topologies; analysis of feedback circuits; circuit applications. Introduction to oscillator circuits. Operational Amplifiers: Principles, inverting, non-inverting, frequency response, applications to electronic functions. Principles of differential amplifiers and applications. Analysis, design and applications of power amplifiers.

Textbook(s)

Sedra, A. and Smith K. 2011, Microelectronic Circuits, 6th edition, Oxford Press, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 2018	Electronic Devices and Circuits

Assumed knowledge of first-year math and physics.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Practical (Experiments allowing students to apply theory learnt and verify by experiment, device performance and applications)	2.5 hrs x fortnightly
Tutorial (to apply the knowledge learnt, reinforcing problem solving, concepts, theory and ideas)	1 hr x 13 weeks
Lecture (to give a framework and understanding of the individual topics)	2.5 hrs x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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