California University of Pennsylvania
Guidelines for New Course Proposals
University Course Syllabus
Approved: 9/8/03
Department of Applied Engineering and Technology
A. Protocol
Course Name:
Course Number:
Credits:
Prerequisites:
LINEAR DEVICES
EET 365
4
EET 215
B. Objectives of the Course
1. Analyze, design and use diodes in various linear circuits.
2. Analyze, design and use bi-polar transistors in various linear circuits.
3. Analyze, design and use J-FET transistors in various linear circuits.
4. Analyze, design and use differential amplifiers in various linear circuits.
5. Analyze, design and use operational amplifiers in various linear circuits.
6. Analyze, design and use oscillators in various linear circuits.
C. Catalog Description
This course is an introduction to the function of solid state devices. The emphasis is
placed upon the internal structure, function and limitations of linear devices such as: diodes,
transistors, power amplifiers, operational amplifiers and oscillators.
D. Outline of the Course
1. Semiconductor Theory
a. Atomic structure
b. Orbital radius
c. Energy levels and bands
d. Conduction in crystals
e. Hole current
f. Doping
g. PN Junctions
h. Unbiased diode
i. Forward bias
j. Reverse bias
2. Bipolar and Unipolar Devices
a. Diodes
b. Rectifier diode
c. Diode curve
d. Ideal diode
e. Mathematical models of the diode
f. Diode capacitance
g. Other types of diodes
h. Diode circuits
i. Half-wave rectifier
j. Full-wave rectifier
k. RC and RL filters
l. Voltage regulation
m. Zener regulator
3. Bipolar Transistors
a. Three doped regions
b. Unbiased transistor
4.
5.
6.
7.
c. Forward and reverse bias
d. Common emitter connection
e. Transistor curves
f. Transistor biasing circuits
g. Voltage divider bias
h. Collector feedback bias
i. Emitter and base bias
j. Biasing PNP and NPN transistors
k. Collector cutoff and saturation current
l. AC equivalent circuits
m. Coupling and bypass capacitors
n. Superposition theorem for ac/dc circuits
o. Transistor equivalent circuits
p. Ideal transistor approximation
q. Emitter-diode ac resistance
r. AC beta
s. Small signal amplifiers
t. Base drive and emitter drive
u. Common emitter amplifier
v. Swamping the emitter diode
w. Input impedance
x. Emitter follower and the Darlington pair
y. Types of coupling
z. Common base amplifiers
JFET Transistors
a. Basic theory of operation
b. Transistor curves
c. Transistor biasing
Differential Amplifier
a. Basic operation
b. Mathematical analysis
c. Operation
Operational Amplifier
a. Negative feedback
b. Basic feedback configurations
c. Close loop voltage gain
d. Close loop input and output impedance
e. Gain-bandwidth product
Positive Feedback and Oscillation
a. Phase-shift oscillator
b. Wein-bridge oscillator
c. LC oscillators
d. Quartz oscillators
e. Unwanted oscillations in amplifiers
E. Teaching Methodology
This course consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week for 15
weeks. Teaching methodologies will include, but not be limited to, lectures, computer simulations,
computer programming and laboratory activities.
F.
Text
Malvino, Albert P. Principles of Electronics, McGraw-Hill
G. Assessment Activities
Students will be assessed using exams, quizzes, homework assignments, individual
assignments, group assignments, and/or laboratory work typically distributed as follows:
Exams, quizzes & assignments
Laboratory work
90 – 100%
80 – 89%
70 – 79%
60 – 69%
below 60%
75%
25%
A
B
C
D
F
H. Accommodations For Students With Disabilities
Students with Disabilities:
 Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations.
 Will register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) each semester to receive
accommodations.
 Will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting
accommodations.
 Might be required to communicate with faculty for accommodations, which specifically
involve the faculty.
Office of Students with Disabilities
Requests for approval for reasonable accommodations should be directed to OSD. Approved
accommodations will be recorded on the OSD Accommodation Approval notice and provided to
the student. Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing
documentation, and requesting accommodations in a timely manner. The OSD is located in the
Keystone Education Building – Room 112 and the phone number is (724) 938-5781.
I. Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, Internet access, etc.
621.395 A613D
621.3815B433e
621.3815B79e4
621-38153B849f
621.38152C989s
621.38103G446e
621.3815J78p2
621.381M68i
621.3815P63f
621.38153P95e
621.381R593d
621.381R815m
621.381S216e
621.38153S264e
621.38153S422h
621.38153S456p
Annaratone, Marco (1986) Digital CMOS Circuit Design
Bartelt, Terry (2002) Digital Electronics: An Integrated Laboratory
Approach
Bell, David (1986) Electronic Devices and Circuits, Reston
Boylestad, R. and L. Nashelsley (1987) Electronic Devices and Circuit
Theory, Prentice-Hall
Brichant, F. (1984) Force-Commutated Investors – Design and Industrial
Applications, McMillan
Cutler, Phillip (1972) Solid-State Device Theory with Illustrative Problems,
McGraw-Hill
Gibilisco, Stan (1985) Encyclopedia of Electronics, TAB
Jones, M.H. (1985) A Practical Introduction to Electronic Circuits,
Cambridge University Press
Mitchell, F.H., Jr. and F.H. Mitchell, Sr. (1988) Introduction to Electronic
Design, Prentice-Hall
Pike, A.L. (1971) Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits, Prentice-Hall
Price, Walter (1967) Electronic Circuit Packaging, Merrill
Rips, E.M. (1988) Discrete and Integrated Electronics, Prentice-Hall
Rosenstein, M. and Paul Morris (1985) Modern Electronic Devices: Circuit
Design and Applications, Reston
Sanderson, M. (1988) Electronic Devices – A Top-Down Systems Approach,
Prentice-Hall
Savant-Roden-Carpenter (1987) Electronic Circuit Design – An Engineering
Approach, Benjamin/Cummings
Scoler, G.J. (1975) Handbook of Electronic Circuits, Ellis Horwood Limited
Seguier, Guy (1986) Power Electronics Converters – AC/DC Conversion,
McGraw-Hill
621.38153T35c
621.38151S51p
621.38153V39p
621.38153W339s
621.38153Y95d
Texas Instruments Staff (1967) Circuit Design for Audio, AM/FM, and TV,
McGraw-Hill
Texas Instruments Staff (1965) Field Effect Transistors, McGraw-Hill
Veatch, Henry C. (1971) Pulse and Switching Circuit Action, McGraw-Hill
Watson, J. (1970) Semiconductor, Circuit Design, Adam Hilger, Ltd.
Yunik, Maurice (1973) Design of Modern Transistor Circuits, Prentice-Hall
Additional Information for Accreditation
Additional Information for Course Proposals
J. Proposed Instructors: James R. Means
John W. Loney
Ghassam Salim
Jeffrey Sumey
K. Rationale for the Course
This course has been designed to build upon the topics introduced in EET 215, in order to
provide EET majors with the additional in-depth knowledge of solid sate devices that is required in
their major and be able to complete work in upper division courses. Additionally, this course
allows the EET program to come into compliance with the recommendations of its accrediting
agency.
L. Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed
None
M. Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1.
Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain) No, the course
does not require any additional resources. The current Electrical Engineering
Technology faculty is sufficient to cover this course.
2.
Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain) No, this course
does not require any additional physical resources.
3.
Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? Yes, it changes the
requirements in the Electrical Engineering Technology program.
4.
Does the course replace an existing course? (If so, list the course and attach a Course
Deletion sheet) Yes, this course will replace EET 260 – Linear Electronics II.
5.
How often will the course be taught? The course will be offered once every Spring
semester as needed.
6.
Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the
possibility exists, indicate course discipline, number, and name) No, there is no other
course like this designed to meet the unique needs of the Electronic Engineering
Technology major.
N. If this course is to be dual-listed as a graduate and undergraduate course, please attach the
appropriate form, available at the graduate school office.
This course will not be dual listed.
O. Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for General
Education. If yes, justify and demonstrate the reasons based on the categories for General
Education and forward to the Chairperson of the General Education Committee. The UCC will
consider the course proposal after consideration by the General Education Committee.
This course will not be offered for consideration for General Education.
P. Attach Approval Form.