Location: Room V42

1. Course Number and Title: ELCT 32 - Semiconductors, Amplifiers and Advanced Circuits

(Foundations of Electronics)

2. Units: 4.0 Hours: Lecture 3.0 Lab 3.0

3. Catalog Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals of semiconductor devices and basic amplifier circuits with emphasis on graphical and mathematical analysis. Circuit analysis of diodes and transistors as they are used in single and multiple stages of amplification, photoelectric devices, oscillator circuits, advanced amplifier configurations, solid-state power devices, special semiconductor devices, and field effect transistors are also covered. Circuit construction techniques, utilization of electronic equipment in circuit construction and troubleshooting are also covered. Note: ELCT 49B is a co-requisite for this class.

4. Required Text and Supplies:

Cox, J. Fundamentals of Linear Electronics: Integrated and Discrete. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers.

Tool Kit TK200-MERC (suggested - in the bookstore)

Scientific calculator (TI-36 or equivalent)

5. Instructor Information: Eugen Constantinescu

Email: constane@mccd.edu

Office: #6 in the Portable building

Office Phone: 381 6598 Lab: 384-6168

Division Phone: 384-6161

Office Hours: Per schedule

6. Attendance: Attendance is critical in order to successfully complete this course. Much of the material is covered by lecture, demonstration and laboratory assignments which makes it difficult to make up missed lecture material and laboratory experiences.

7. Grading Policy: Grading will be on a percentage system. Points are earned by various class activities.

Weekly written assignments (textbook) and random quizzes on textbook subjects 25 %

Midterm test 10 %

Final written (comprehensive) 20 %

Lab final 10 %

Lab: assignments and participation 35 %

To ensure that you receive credit for completed work, PRINT the following on all work turned in (upper right hand corner):

a. First and last name c. Title of work (i.e. Chapter 2 Questions)

b. Class number and time d. Date

8. All textbook assignments are due the Tueday (or the next class meeting) following completion of lectures on a specific chapter. All even numbered questions (multiple choice) and basic problems are required unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

9. Class Assignment and Lecture Schedule:

Week 1 Week 10

8/20 Tue Introduction/Diodes (C1) 10/22 Tue Other Transistor Circuits (C6)

8/22 Thu Intro to Diodes (C1) 10/24 Thu Other Transistor Circuits (C6)

Week 2 Week 11

8/27 Tue Diode Circuits (C2) 10/29 Tue JFET Characteristics (C7)

8/29 Thu Diode Circuits (C2) 10/31 Thu JFET Characteristics (C7)

Week 3 Week 12

9/3 Tue Diode Circuits (C2) 11/5 Tue JFET Characteristics (C7)

9/5 Thu Diode Circuits (C2) 11/7 Thu JFET Characteristics (C7)

Week 4 Week 13

9/10 Tue Special Diodes (C3) 11/12 Tue MOSFETS (C8)

9/12 Thu Special Diodes (C3) 11/14 Thu MOSFETS (C8)

Week 5 Week 14

9/17 Tue Special Diodes (C3) 11/19 Tue MOSFETS (C8)

9/19 Thu The Bipolar Transistor (C4) 11/21 Thu MOSFETS (C8)

Week 6 Week 15

9/24 Tue The Bipolar Transistor (C4) 1/26 Tue Power Circuits: Switching

and Amplifiers (C16)

9/26 Thu The Bipolar Transistor (C4) 11/28 Thu Holiday - Thanksgiving

Week 7 Week 16

10/1 Tue The Bipolar Transistor (C4) 12/3 Power Circuits: Switching

and Amplifiers (C16)

10/3 Thu Transistor Circuits (C5) 12/5 Power Circuits: Switching

and Amplifiers (C16

Week 8 Week 17

10/8 Tue Transistor Circuits (C5) 12/10 Project - Audio Power Amplifier

10/10 Thu Transistor Circuits (C5) 12/12 Project - Audio Power Amplifier

Week 9 Week 18

10/15 Tue Transistor Circuits (C6) 12/17 Tue Final Exam (Comprehensive)

10/17 Thu Midterm Exam Chaps 1-5 (at 1200 - 2 hours)