EE 331 - Electronic Devices

1997-1999EE 331-3. Electronic Devices. Introduction to basic solid-state electronic devices.

Catalog DataFundamentals necessary for comprehension and further study of modern engineering electronics. Major topics include carrier flow in semiconductors, p-n junction theory, semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field-effect transistors, biasing and introduction to amplifier design. Prerequisites: EE 301 & 302; Corequisite: EE 332.

TextbookSedra & Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, 4th ed., OxfordUniversity Press, 1997

CoordinatorM. K. Kazimierczuk, Professor of Electrical Engineering

GoalsTo provide each student with background in electronic devices, including construction, biasing, and operation in circuits at midband frequencies. Major topics are p-n junction theory, semi-conductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field-effect transistors, including applications in analog circuits and basic amplifier design.

Topical Each student should:

Prerequisitesbe able to apply Ohm’s law

be able to apply KVL and KCL

be able to apply voltage and current dividers

be able to apply the principle of superposition

be familiar with fundamental concepts of dc circuits

be familiar with sinusoidal steady-state analysis for resistive circuits

be familiar with concepts of independent ideal and real sources

be familiar with concepts of dependent ideal and real sources

be able to apply Thévenin and Norton’s theorems

be able to design simple dc circuits

Learning For each student to:

Objectives understand characteristics of pn silicon, Schottky and LED diodes

understand small-signal and large-signal models of diodes

be able to analyze diode circuits

understand the Zener diode voltage regulation

be familiar with basic diode applications, such as rectifiers, voltage limiters, and Zener diode voltage regulation

understand biasing of MOSFETs

learning small-signal model of MOSFETs

be able to perform small-signal analysis of CS and CD amplifiers

understand biasing of BJTs

be able to perform small-signal analysis of CE, CC and CB amplifiers

understand basic parameters of amplifiers

be able to design amplifiers for mid-frequencies

Computer UsageNone.

LaboratoryEE 332 (one credit), Electronic Devices Laboratory, is a separately-listed laboratory course that complements this EE 331 lecture course.

Estimated ABETEngineering Science2.5 credit hours or 83%

Category ContentEngineering Design0.5 credit hour or 17%

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