EEE311 ELECTRONICS I

Course Code:3560311
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. TAYFUN NESİMOĞLU
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

To be able to design, simulate and analyze several types of amplifiers using MOSFET and BJT devices 


Course Content

Basic single-stage transistor amplifiers and frequency responses.Multi-stage amplifiers. Feedback in amplifiers. Differential pair stages. Current mirrors. Operational amplifiers. Power amplifiers and regulators.


Course Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to analyze and use:

(1)           MOSFETs, voltage and current characteristics and biasing

(2)           MOSFET Small signal operation and models

(3)           The Common-Source (CS), The Common Gate (CG) and The Common Drain (Source Follower) Amplifiers

(4)           BJTs, voltage and current characteristics and biasing

(5)           BJT Small signal operation and models

(6)           The Common-Emitter (CE), The Common Base (CB) and The Common Collector (Emitter Follower) Amplifiers

(7)           The High Frequency MOSFET Model, The Unity-gain frequency, The High Frequency Response, The Low Frequency Response

(8)           The High Frequency BJT Model, The Unity-gain frequency, The High Frequency Response, The Low Frequency Response

(9)           Cascode amplifier

(10)         The Four Basic Feedback Topologies (The Series-Shunt Feedback Amplifier, The Series-Series Feedback Amplifier, The Shunt-Shunt and Shunt-Series Feedback Amplifiers), determining the loop gain (A-circuit and B-circuit)

(11)         Using and plotting bode plots for stability analysis


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Ability to use mathematics, engineering theory and fundamentals of engineering in solving engineering related problems
2An ability to design and analyze Electrical and Electronic systems
3Ability to reach the required information and use that information effectively to solve engineering problems
4Successfully adapt to evolving technologies and stay current with their professions,
5An ability to function and communicate well in multidisciplinary teams

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution