University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
COURSE OUTLINE
ENGR 3330: Circuit Design
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to provide an introduction to the physical characteristics and
operation of the major semiconductor devices and the basic circuits in which they are used, to
illustrate how the device characteristics are used in various applications. With this knowledge, their
use in analog circuits and in particular with active filters and amplifiers will be studied.
Course Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, the student will have knowledge and understanding of
semiconductor devices, analog electronics and amplifiers, how to design circuits with them, and how
to evaluate them in the laboratory.
Prerequisites
ENGR2790U: Electric Circuits
Co-requisite:
ENGR3390U: Mechatronics
Course Organization
Two lectures per week, each one and half an hour.
Required Course Texts and Other Materials
Microelectronic Circuits, 5th Edition, Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, Oxford University Press,
2004
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science: 37.5
Engineering Design: 15.0
Total: 52.5
Course Evaluation
Quizzes
Laboratory Exercises
10%
10%
1
Assignments
Midterm
Final Exam
20%
15%
45%
Instructor and Contact Information
Dr. J. Ren
Office: ENG 2024
Tel: (905) 721-3111 ext. 2865
Email: jing.ren@uoit.ca
Course Content
1. Course Introduction and review of circuit theory (Lecture Notes)
2. Signals and amplifiers (Chapter 1)
3. Frequency response of amplifiers; digital logic converters (Chapter 1)
4. The ideal op amp and op amp circuits (Chapter 2)
5. The non-ideal op amp and other op amp circuits (Chapter 2)
6. Intro to semiconductor devices: diodes and BJTs (Early parts of Chapters 3&5)
7. Intro to the MOS field-effect transistor (MOSFET) (Early parts of Chapter 4)
8. Feedback and feedback amplifiers (Chapter 8)
9. Loop gain and stability of amplifiers, Bode plots (Chapter 8)
Academic Integrity and Conduct
UOIT is committed to the fundamental values of preserving academic integrity as defined in UOIT
policies and contained in the UOIT Calendar. Students should familiarize themselves with UOIT’s
policies and statements in this area. Acts of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating,
aiding others in cheating, and examination impersonation, will be dealt with severely as they threaten
the integrity of the academic system and are not acceptable.
Accessibility
To ensure that disability-related concerns are properly addressed during this course, students with
documented disabilities and who may require assistance to participate in this class are encouraged to
speak with the instructor as soon as possible. Students who suspect they may have a disability that
may effect their participation in this course are advised to go to the Centre for Students with
Disabilities (room B297) as soon as possible.
Late Assignments
A deduction of 50% of total mark per day for each day late will be applied for late assignments.
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Deferred Midterm Exams:
Medical certificates MUST be sent DIRECTLY from the Doctor’s Office or Hospital within 5
days by mail or preferably by fax to the Academic Advisor of FEAS (fax number 905-721-3370
attn: Academic Advisor). A fee for the deferral must be paid by the student if the Medical
certificate is valid and arrives on time. Failure to comply with the above will result in an F for the
mid-term and/or the final exam. The deferred exam will be either written or oral at the discretion
of the instructor.
Passing Grades:
Each student is required to have passing grade in his/her final exam. A grade of less than 50% in
the final exam will result in at most a D for the course final mark (depending on the student’s
other grades). A grade of less than 40% in the final exam will automatically result in a final grade
of F for the course.
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