ELEC 137 Introduction to Semi and Analog

5 credits

An introductory study of basic semiconductor theory as it applies to electronics applications. Basic PN junctions through operational amplifier configurations and applications are explored.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

Corequisites: ELEC 130

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the fundamental nature of semiconductor materials and its application in modern electronics
Describe the characteristics of and differences between the half-wave rectifier, the full-wave center tapped rectifier, and the full-wave bridge rectifier
Calculate ripple voltages and ripple frequencies of all rectifier types
Describe the operation and characteristics of an IC regulator
Name the three terminals of a bipolar junction transistor
Describe the two basic actions of a bipolar transistor: ON/OFF switching action; Variable-resistor action
Explain the meaning of the following: Transistor voltage and current abbreviations; DC alpha; DC beta; Collector characteristic curve; AC beta; Input resistance and impedance; Output resistance and impedance; Calculate a transistor circuit; DC current gain; AC current gain; Voltage gain; Power gain
Define the following terms: DC load line; Cutoff point; Saturation point; Quiescent point.
Explain the JFET operation, and the following characteristics: VP, VBR, IDSS, VGS(OFF); Transconductance; High input impedance
Describe how to test the various types of FET’s
Describe the symbol, package types, and internal block diagram of the operational amplifier and its application configurations

Total Hours: 90 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 80