Revised 8/1989

ETR 144 - Devices & Applications II (4 CR.)

Course Description

Theoretical study and practical applications of active devices. Emphasis on diodes, transistors (BJTs and FETs), small signal amplifiers, and power supplies. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

To become familiar with basic electronic devices.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Corequisite: ETR 114 - "D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II".

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will be a to analyze and troubleshoot electronic circuitry using discrete devices.

Major Topics to Be Included

Lecture

• Semiconductor materials and PN junctions
• Rectifier diodes and applications
• BJTs and FETs (Biasing and small signal amplification)
• Amplifier Frequency Response
• Electronic power supplies

Laboratory

• Junction diode characteristics
• Zener diode characteristics
• Transistor familiarization
• Transistor curves and data and current gain in common emitter configuration
• Transistor biasing
• JFET Familiarization and characteristic curves
• Negative Feedback
• Power supply troubleshooting