EE311 ANALOG ELECTRONICS

Course Code:5670311
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. BARIŞ BAYRAM
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the students will be able to analyze and design analog eletronics circuits, mainly amplifier circuits based on BJTs and MOSFETs.  


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. Power supplies and regulators.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to achieve the following outcomes by taking this course:

Course Objective 1: Students will be able to comprehend  BJT and MOSFET  amplifiers

1.1 Understand how the transistors can be used to make a single-stage,  linear amplifier

1.2 Analyze and design amplifier circuits that contain BJTs and MOSFETs

1.3 Analyze and design  single-stage and multi-stage amplifiers with different properties (input resistance, output resistance, and gain)

1.4 Understand the advantages and disadvantages of single-stage and multi-stage amplifiers

Course Objective 2: Students will be able to comprehend the frequency response of BJT and MOSFET amplifiers

2.1 Understand the effects of coupling and bypass capacitors on the gain of amplifier circuits.

2.2 Analyze the amplifier circuit to obtain an estimate of the lower-3 dB frequency 

2.3 Understand the effects of internal capacitive effects on the frequency response

2.4 Analyze the amplifier circuit to obtain an estimate of the upper-3 dB frequency

2.5 Design an amplifier circuit to satisfy the requirements on the frequency response

Course Objective 3: Students will be able to comprehend the BJT and MOSFET Differential  Amplifier circuits

3.1 Understand  the operation of the MOSFET and the BJT differential amplifier circuits

3.2 Analyze and design  MOSFET and BJT differential amplifier circuits

3.3 Understand the operation of differential amplifier circuits with varying complexity: employing resistive loads,  current source loads, and current mirror load.

3.4 Understand the nonideal characteristics of the differential amplifier.

Course Objective 4: Students will be able to comprehend the use of negative feedback in the amplifier circuits

4.1 Understand the general structure of the negative feedback amplifier and its operation principles.

4.2 Understand the advantages (and cost of) negative feedback in amplifiers.

4.3 Understand the properties of different feedback topologies employed in the four amplifier types (voltage, current, transconductance, and transresistance amplifiers).

4.4 Analyze and design feedback amplifiers of different feedback topologies.

4.5 Understand the conditions for an unstable amplifier and learn methods to ensure stable performance. 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies