EE 221 - Electronics I

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Point Park University

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Description:

Introduction to semiconductor electronics. Physical and electrical characteristics of diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field-effect transistors. Analysis and design of common electronic circuits such as rectifiers, limiters, switches, and amplifiers. Introduction to power devices and power amplifiers. Laboratory includes prototyping, testing, and computer simulation of circuits that demonstrate the principles studied in the lecture. Prerequisites: EE 102 (Circuit Analysis II), EE 104 (Circuit Analysis Laboratory II). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the physical properties of intrinsic and doped semiconductor materials. (2) Identify and describe the electrical characteristics of junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field-effect transistors. (3) Design diode rectifiers, clamps, and limiters. (4) Design bias networks for bipolar junction and field-effect transistors in order to achieve specified operating conditions. (5) Design transistor switches and amplifiers. (6) Compute and plot the frequency response of linear small-signal transistor amplifiers. (7) Identify common power amplifier topologies and the characteristic of each. (8) Construct, troubleshoot, and test low-voltage circuits using prototyping boards, multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. (9) Relate the observed behavior of a circuit to its predicted behavior and identify the cause of any discrepancies. (10) Use industry-standard simulation software to confirm the observed behavior of prototype circuits and to study additional circuits without constructing their prototypes. (11) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports. (12) Adhere to recommended safety practices for working with tools and test equipment.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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