ELEC 224 Electronic Circuits

5 credits

Course covers DC/AC analysis of basic FET devices with DC/AC amplifier analysis and a study of the thyristor family. Computer modeling of FET amplifiers is used to enhance understanding. Also includes a study of frequency effects on amplifier operation, and a study of oscillator and regulated power supply circuits. This course teaches to the global outcome of Information and Technical Literacy.

Prerequisites: ELEC 137

Quarters Offered: Winter 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the operation of FET devices and their role in amplification
State common biasing methods for FET circuits
Approximate FET input/output impedances and gain
List the major parameters of FET configurations
Computer model DC/AC FET amplifiers and interpret the data
Construct, test and analyze the operation of several FET amplifier circuits in the lab
Name and recognize the schematic symbol of common thyristor devices
Explain the operation of a SCR and Triac circuit used to control power to a load
Construct, test and analyze a thyristor circuit in the lab
Describe the effects that frequency has on amplifier operation
Name several selected oscillator circuits by viewing their schematic diagrams
Construct, test and analyze the operation of oscillator circuits in the lab
Compare linear regulated power supplies with switch-mode power supplies
Describe the theory of linear regulated and switch-mode power supplies
Construct, test and analyze the operation of regulated power supplies in the lab
Use complex numbers in both rectangular and polar form
Read and interpret datasheets from a variety of sources, including the internet, and apply the data obtained to devices used

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20