Course content

PN-junction. Diodeapplications. Zener-diode. Transistor (BJT and FET). The transistor as switch and amplifier. DC-DC converters (switched and linear). Battery technology (including Li-ion) and battery charging. Small signal amplifier. Differential amplifier. Power amplifier. Oscillators. Digital CMOS-circuits. None-ideal op-amp.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - The candidate is able to:

• Explain the fundamental working principles for PN-junction/Si-diode, zener-diode, bipolar transistor and FET-transistor.
• Explain how the transistor might be used as a switch or an amplifier.
• Explain the fundamental working principles for DC-DC voltage converters (switched and linear).
• Explain the build-up of Li-ion batteries and the charging cycles of these.
• Explain the operation of the small-signal and the differential amplifiers.
• Explain the difference between class A, B, AB and D power amplifiers.
• Explain the principle of operation of oscillator circuits.
• Explain how MOSFET transistors can be used in digital electronic circuits.
• Explain the non-ideal properties of the op-amp.

Skills - the candidate is able to:

• Perform theoretical calculations on fundamental electronic circuits based on diodes and transistors.
• Apply a computer tool to simulate electronic circuits.
• Perform measurements and fault finding on basic electronic circuits.
• Reflect on differences between theoretical results based on ideal models and practical measurements.
• Document work done at the laboratory.

General competence - the candidate is able to:

• Know Norwegian and English scientific expressions for important components and circuits in the course.
• Find and apply technical information from datasheets for components.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Mandatory exercises. Mandatory laboratory work.

The laboratory tasks including delivery of journals of performed laboratory work, are mandatory. The number of exercises and laboratory tasks are given at semester start. The mandatory activities must be delivered according to given deadlines and must be approved to be allowed to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory training exercises
• Mandatory Laboratory exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

ELEG1001 Electrical Circuits - Introduction (or similar)

ELEG1002 Electrical Circuits - Modelling and Analysis (or similar)

IFYG1002 Physics (or similar)

Required previous knowledge

Access to the course requires admission to the study program Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO).

Course materials

"Electronic Devices - conventional current version" av Thomas L. Floyd, Prentice Hall, 10th edition.

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