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ELC 226 Analog Electronics II

This course covers the fundamentals of analog electronic circuits with emphasis toward application, circuit/component recognition, expected input and output signals, and measurement criteria. Topics include field effect transistors (FETs), frequency response of amplifiers, operational amplifiers, and industrial circuits including unijunction transistors (UJTs), silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs), photoelectronics, sensors, and transducers.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: ELC 126

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Course Number and Title:

ELC 226 Analog Electronics II

Campus Location

  • Dover
  • Georgetown
  • Stanton

Effective Date

202651

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ELC 126

Course Credits and Hours

4 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

3 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course covers the fundamentals of analog electronic circuits with emphasis toward application, circuit/component recognition, expected input and output signals, and measurement criteria. Topics include field effect transistors (FETs), frequency response of amplifiers, operational amplifiers, and industrial circuits including unijunction transistors (UJTs), silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs), photoelectronics, sensors, and transducers.

Additional Materials

Required: Electronics Parts Kit

Recommended: Digital Multimeter, TI-84+ or TI-89 Calculator.

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

None

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Describe Field-Effect Transistors (FET) and their operating characteristics. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1,2,3)
  2. Analyze FET based amplifier and switching circuits. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
  3. Explain the theoretical and practical aspects of thyristors. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
  4. Describe operational amplifiers. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
  5. Design and build active filter circuits. (CCC 2,5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
  6. Analyze voltage regulators and switching power supplies. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Describe Field-Effect Transistors (FET) and their operating characteristics.
    1. Describe junction field-effect transistor (JFET) structure, operation, characteristics, and parameters.
    2. Differentiate between JFET and Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT).
    3. Analyze JFET biasing circuits including self-bias, midpoint bias and voltage divider bias configurations.
    4. Describe Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) structure, operation, characteristics and parameters.
    5. Analyze MOSFETs using zero bias, drain feedback, and voltage divider bias schemes.
    6. Describe Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT).
  2. Analyze FET based amplifier and switching circuits.
    1. Analyze the operation for each of the amplifier configurations including common-source, common-drain and common-gate.
    2. Describe MOSFET operation in analog and digital switching applications.
    3. Characterize and demonstrate frequency response of amplifier circuits.
    4. Calculate and construct a Bode plot of total frequency response of different configurations.
  3. Explain the theoretical and practical aspects of thyristors.
    1. Describe Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR), Diode for Alternating Current (DIAC), Triode for Alternating Current (TRIAC), and Silicon Controlled Switches (SCS).
    2. Describe the structure and operation of the Unijunction Transistors (UJT).
  4. Describe operational amplifiers.
    1. Describe the operation and characteristics of operational amplifier.
    2. Analyze negative feedback in the operational amplifiers.
    3. Analyze the output signals for inverting and non-inverting linear operational amplifiers.
    4. Configure operational amplifiers for follower, inverter, adder, subtractor, integrator, and differentiator input signals.
    5. Analyze open-loop and close-loop frequency response of an operational amplifier.
  5. Design and build active filter circuits.
    1. Analyze the basic filter response characteristics of active, low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch filters.
    2. Calculate critical frequencies, bandwidth, quality factors, and damping factors of various filter configurations.
    3. Construct Bode plot based on measured frequency response from active filters.
  6. Analyze voltage regulators and switching power supplies.
    1. Describe the concept of voltage regulation.
    2. Analyze the operation of linear series and shunt regulators.
    3. Examine the design of switching regulators circuits.
    4. Describe common switching power supply topologies including Buck and Boost converters.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Summative Assessments

3 - 4 exams (equally weighted)

50%

6 - 8 Laboratory Experiments (equally weighted)

30%

Formative Assessments

Homework (equally weighted)

10%

Quizzes (equally weighted)

10%

TOTAL

100%

Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)

  1. Apply practical knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics engineering technology problems.
  2. Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret electrical wiring, schematics and technical documentation.
  4. Utilize programming concepts to develop solutions for electronics engineering technology problems.
  5. Operate, integrate, and configure electronic components, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety and design specifications.

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

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