ELCT 131 Linear Circuits

5 credits

This course covers basic and advanced topics related to differential amplifiers and op-amp IC circuits. Op-amp negative feedback is covered. The course also includes the study of several selected linear and non-linear op-amp circuits, including active filters.

Prerequisites: ELCT 120, ELCT 121, and ELCT 122

Corequisites: ELCT 130 and ELCT 132

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

Model DC/AC operation of differential amplifiers
Construct, test, and analyze the operation of a differential amplifier
Explain the operation and use of a typical op-amp IC
Construct, test, and analyze the operation of op-amp IC filter circuits
Construct, test, and analyze the operation of voltage comparators

Total Hours: 70 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40