ELEC 11014

>< Type/ Status : Core
>< Title : Analogue Electronics - I
>< Pre-requisites : A/L Physics
>< Co-requisites : PHYS 11021
>< Objectives : At the end of the course, students will have basic understanding of the fundamental concepts in analogue electronics, and relevant applications.
>< Course Content :

Network theorems: Superposition theorem, Thevinin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Miller’s theorem, Multiloop circuits. Semiconductor diodes: Diode and diode circuits, Rectifier circuits, Filters, Clippers, Clamping circuits.

Bipolar junction transistors: Characteristics of transistor configurations, Operating point, Frequency response, Transistor biasing, Equivalent circuits, Small signal parameters.

Amplifiers: Single stage amplifiers, Multistage amplifiers, comparison of different types of coupling, Transistor Audio power amplifiers, Negative feedback, Amplifiers with negative feedback, Oscillators, Transistor tuned amplifiers. Modulation and demodulation. Field effect transistors, CMOS devices, Switching circuits.

>< Methodology : A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions.
>< Scheme of Evaluation : End of semester written examination.
>< Recommended Reading:
1. Millman, J. and Halkias, C. (1987). Electronic devices and circuits, McGraw- Hill Book Company.
2. Millman, J. and Grabel, A. (1967). Microelectronics, 2nd Edition, McGraw- Hill Book Company.
3. Shepherd, J., Mortan, A. H. and Spence, L. F. (1978). Higher Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition, Pitman Publishing Ltd.
4. Nilsson, J. W. and Riedel, S. A. (2001). Electric Circuits, Prentice Hall.
5. Horowitz, P. and Hill, W. (1997). The art of electronics, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press.

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