Syllabus
Course Code: EP-704 Course Name: Engineering Electronics |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | Network theorems Node theorem, Millman’s theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, superposition theorem. Introductory Semiconductor Physics Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, elemental and compound semiconductors, direct and indirect band gap semiconductors, charge densities in p and n type semiconductors, conduction by charge drift and diffusion, the pn junction, derivation of pn diode equation, Zener and avalanche breakdowns, clipping and clamping circuits. |
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2 | Bipolar junction Transistor (BJT): Transistor operating modes, Transistor action, Transistor biasing configurations and characteristics, Transistor h-parameters, The Ebers-Moll model. Field effect transistors (FET): Basic structure and operation, volt-ampere characteristics of JFET, metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET), physical structure, operation and characteristics , enhancement and depleted mode of operation, comparison of p and n channel FETS. |
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3 | Photo-electric and other Electronic Devices Zener Diode, Varactor Diode, Photodiode, Light Emitting Diode (LED), Solar Cell, Piezo-electric Crystals, Diode Lasers, Condition for Laser Action, Optical Gain, Memory Devices: Random Access Memory, Read Only Memory (Basic idea). |
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4 | Negative Resistance Devices Tunnel Diode, Backward diode, Unijunction Transistor, p-n-p-n devices, p-n-p-n characteristics, Silicon Controlled switch, SCS Characteristics. Basic Circuit Principles for NR Switching Circuits: Monostable, Bystable and Astable Operations. |