EE462G:
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS LABORATORY
CATALOG DATA:
EE 462G -
Electronic Circuits Laboratory: 2 Credits
Experimental
exercises in the design and analysis of useful electronic circuits
incorporating semiconductor devices:
transistors, tunnel and Zener diodes; also
vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, and operational amplifiers. Lecture, one hour;
laboratory, three hours. Prereq: EE 222; prereq or concur: EE
461G.
TEXTBOOK:
Microelectronic
Circuits and Devices, Horenstein, Prentice
Hall, Second Edition, 1996
COORDINATOR:
Dr. Kevin D.
Donohue, Associate Professor
GOALS:
The objective
of this course is to provide students experience in the design and
implementation of basic transistor and diode circuits. Transistor circuits
include BJT (bipolar junction transistors) and MOSFET (metal oxide
semiconductor field effect transistor) technologies. Large Signal, Small
Signal, and frequency response are covered.
PREREQUISITE:
EE221, EE222
(prerequisites) and EE461 (prerequisite or corequisite)
TOPICS:
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion
of this course the students should demonstrate the ability to:
1.
Analyze circuits with nonlinear elements using
semiconductor characteristics.
2.
Measure relevant quantities and parameters in electronic
circuits using oscilloscopes, multimeters, function
generators, power supplies, and curve tracers.
3.
Analyze electronic circuits with computer simulation
programs (SPICE).
4.
Describe an experimental procedure involving circuits
with semiconductor devices.
5.
Interpret experimental measurements involving circuits
with semiconductor devices.
COMPUTER USAGE:
Students use a
commercial circuit simulator (SPICE) to confirm pre-lab responses.
LABORATORY:
Students use
computer laboratories for design simulation and an electronics laboratory for
measuring circuit quantities and testing performance.
DESIGN CONTENT:
Design
components of the course include the design of amplifiers, power supplies,
digital logic gates, and voltage rectifiers.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Lecture 1 hour
and Lab 3 hours per week.
PROFESSIONAL
CONTRIBUTION:
Engineering
Science 1 Credit
Engineering Design 1 Credit.
RELATION OF
COURSE TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
These course
outcomes fulfill the following program objectives:
(a)
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering
(b)
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well
as to analyze and interpret data
(c)
an ability to design a system, component, or process
to meet desired needs
(g)
an ability to communicate effectively
(k)
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
(l)
breadth of knowledge over all areas within electrical
engineering (electromagnetics, power, electronics,
signals and systems, and computer engineering)
(p)
knowledge of basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences
necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices,
software, and systems containing hardware and software components
PREPARED BY: K.D. Donohue, Date: