ELE 342 - Electronics I: Devices and Circuits

Operation, terminal characteristics and circuit models of p-n junction diodes, bipolar-junction and field-effect transistors. Nonlinear circuit analysis methods: piece-wise-linear, small-signal and SPICE. Biasing and bias stability. Rectifiers, clipper, clamper, Zener regulator circuits, and small signal BJT and FET amplifiers. Analysis, design, and SPICE simulation of such circuits. Lecture 4 hrs., Lab 1 hr.

Prerequisite(s): EGN 187, ELE 217, ELE 219, ELE 262.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4

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Course Type: Electrical Engineering