Basic Electronics
(Core Subject)
Course Code: 10B11EC211
Credits: 4
Semester:
2nd Semester, B. Tech
(ECE, CSE & IT)
Contact Hours: L-3, T-1,P-0
Course Overview This course introduces the characteristics of electronic devices and their use in
fundamental electronic circuits. The course is designed to keep real-world applications of the electronic
circuits, while keeping the mathematical rigor low level.
Course Objectives The primary objective of this course is to:
1. Introduce the working, the characteristics and the applications of electronic devices.
2. Provide an understanding of working of basic electronic circuits.
3. Introduce the analysis techniques of the electronic circuits to enable the students to design simple
circuits.
4. Build the foundation necessary for future studies.
Course Outcomes :
Upon successful completion of this course the students would have developed following skills/abilities:
1. Recognize the purpose served by basic electronic circuits.
2. Check whether the given circuit would give expected output.
3. Ability to design simple electronic circuits to meet a practical requirement.
Course Contents
Unit Topics
1
SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES
Introduction
Ideal Diode
Semiconductor Materials
Energy Levels
Extrinsic Materials—n- and p-Type
Semiconductor Diode
Resistance Levels
Diode Equivalent Circuits
Diode Specification Sheets
Reverse Recovery Time
Semiconductor Diode Notation
References(Chapter No., Page
No.etc)
Chapter 1, Page No. 1 -38
Lectures
4
Zener Diodes
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Diode Arrays—
Integrated Circuits
2
DIODE APPLICATIONS
Chapter 2, Page 51 -94
6
Chapter 3, Pages 112-130
9
Chapter 4, Pages 114-190
10
Chapter 5, Pages 212 -244
10
Chapter 6, Pages 254-288
7
Introduction
Load-Line Analysis
Diode Approximations
Series Diode Configurations with DC Inputs
Parallel and Series-Parallel Configurations
AND/OR Gates
Sinusoidal Inputs; Half-Wave Rectification
Full-Wave Rectification
Clippers
Clampers
Zener Diodes
Voltage-Multiplier Circuits
3
BIPOLAR JUNCTION
TRANSISTORS
Transistor Construction
Transistor Operation
Common-Base Configuration
Transistor Amplifying Action
Common-Emitter Configuration
Common-Collector Configuration
Limits of Operation
Transistor Specification Sheet
4
DC BIASING—BJTS
Operating Point
Fixed-Bias Circuit
Emitter-Stabilized Bias Circuit
Voltage-Divider Bias
DC Bias with Voltage Feedback
Miscellaneous Bias Configurations
Design Operations
Transistor Switching Networks
PNP Transistors
Bias Stabilization
5
FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS
Construction and Characteristics of JFETs
Transfer Characteristics
Specification Sheets (JFETs)
Instrumentation
Important Relationships
Depletion-Type MOSFET
Enhancement-Type MOSFET
MOSFET Handling
VMOS
CMOS
6
FET BIASING
Fixed-Bias Configuration
Self-Bias Configuration
Voltage-Divider Biasing
Depletion-Type MOSFETs
Enhancement-Type MOSFETs
Combination Networks
Design
P-Channel FETs
Universal JFET Bias Curve
Total No of Lectures
45
Evaluation Scheme
1.
2.
3.
4.
Test 1 :15 marks
Test 2 : 25 marks
Test 3 : 35 marks
Internal Assessment : 25 marks
 10 Marks : Class performance, Tutorials & Assignments
 10 Marks : Quizzes
 5 marks : Attendance
Text Books
1. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory: Robert Boylestad and Louis
Nashelsky.
2. Electronic Device: Thomas L Floyd
Reference Books
1. Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith :
University Press, 2004
Microelectronics
Circuits,
Oxford