Analog Electronic Circuits

The course is a continuation and extension of the content and knowledge acquired in the course Linear Electronic Circuits.  

First we highlight the importance of analogue circuits in modern electronics. We then focus on selected topics of basic analogue circuits that are important to gain a fundamental understanding and facilitate the design of new analogue circuits.   

We start with an analysis and understanding of non-linearities and distortions in simple real wideband amplifiers. 

We then turn to the design and analysis of basic power output amplifier stages (Class B, AB, G, D and others). As an example, we consider selected realizations of classical three-stage audio power amplifiers. 

In the context of operational amplifiers, we build on our knowledge with realistic parameters and models of realoperational amplifiers. 

We look at different designs of voltage comparators (comparators) and practical circuits with them. 

We learn about the different designs of simple oscillators and how to design them (relaxation, sinusoidal). 

From the above topics, the laboratory exercises focus on the design, practical realization and measurement of designed analogue circuits.

Students upgrade their fundamental knowledge on analog electronic circuits which are based on transistors, operational amplifiers and comparators. We develop skills to design and not only analyse analog circuits.   

The lectures provide a theoretical background on particular subjects together with presentation of selected designs of practical analog circuits. We motivate students for their own designs of simple circuits. Practical work is focused on the design of selected circuits and their practical realization on protoboard.