Course Description
 This
course is an advanced study of active semiconductor devices and the analysis
of electronics circuits. This course includes operational amplifiers, comparators,
active filters, sine-wave oscillators, and advanced analog signal-processing
devices. The course provides essential concepts and techniques associated
with digital and analog communications systems. This course will direct
the student through each new concept by utilizing a balanced approach of
theory, computer simulation lab projects, and practical experience in constructing
circuits from diagrams, component identification, and the use of electronic
test equipment.
(3/30/45/0/0/5)
 General
Objectives
 This
course is to enhance the student's understanding of operational amplifiers,
comparators, active filters, sine-wave oscillators, and advanced analog
signal-processing devices. The student will be familiar with operation
of filters, oscillators, and modulation.
Course
Outline
A. INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS
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Feedback
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Noninverting amplifier
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Inverting amplifier
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Frequency response
B. COMPARATORS
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Basic comparator
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Comparator ladder
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Schmitt trigger comparator
C. TIMING AND WAVEFORM GENERATION
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R-C time constant
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Modulation
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Oscillators
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Timers
D. ACTIVE FILTERS AND SINE-WAVE OSCILLATORS
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Passive filters
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Active filters
E. ADVANCED ANALOG SIGNAL PROCESSING
DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
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Analog signal sampling
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Frequency modulation systems
Specific
Course Objectives
A.
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS
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Identify op-amp configurations
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List and compare the characteristics of the ideal op-amp with those of
the real op-amp
B. COMPARATORS
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Define the terms and usage of a comparator
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Draw the schematic diagram of a basic comparator
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Explain the operation of a comparator as a detector
C. TIMING AND WAVEFORM GENERATION
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Draw the schematic diagram of an op-amp integrator
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Draw the schematic diagram of a ramp generator
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Explain the operation of the 555 timer
D. ACTIVE FILTERS AND SINE-WAVE OSCILLATORS
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Define bandwidth
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Identify high-pass and low-pass filter circuits
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Identify Colpitts oscillator
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Identify Hartley oscillator
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Define damping factor
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Define Q
E. ADVANCED ANALOG SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICES AND
CIRCUITS
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Explain how the sample-and-hold amplifier works
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Explain modulation
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Define acquisition time
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Define carrier wave
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