Learning objectives Understanding data sheets of semiconductor components, and be able to use SPICE- and four-pole models. Analysing simple circuit topologies with bipolar transistors and MOSFETs and be able to calculate their characteristic parameters, circuit diagram presentation and the ability to carry out the simulation of simple amplifier circuits using CAEE tools.
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| Semiconductor diodes: DC model, impulse behaviour, small-signal equivalent circuit, applications; |
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| Bipolar transistors: DC model, operating range, Early effect, saturation behaviour, small-signal model, SPICE parameters, transistor as a switch; |
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| Field effect transistors: Classification, DC model, small-signal model, SPICE parameters, CMOS transmission gate; |
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| Elementary amplifier circuits: DC transfer characteristics of the basic single-transistor stages, operating point setup, RC coupled amplifiers, cutoff frequencies, emitter and source degeneration; |
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| Multi transistor amplifier stages: Darlington configuration, Cascode configuration, differential amplifier; |
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| Laboratory work: Simulation of analogue circuits, hardware exercises. |
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