Electronics

Mathematical tools with fundamentals of electronic circuit theory and passive linear components are introduced in the beginning. This is followed by chapters on nonlinear semiconductor devices: diodes, bipolar and unipolar transistors. Various circuits are presented and studied: direct current rectifiers and other diode circuits, special types of diodes and their applications, signal amplifiers with bipolar and unipolar transistors, use of semiconductors as switching devices. Various important concepts are introduced, such as DC operating point, linearization of properties of nonlinear components in vicinity of DC operating point, the amplification, the input and output impedances, the impact of heating and temperature, thermal runaway, and frequency response. Operational amplifier is studied next, and its role is presented in circuits to produce various mathematical functions. We complete the course with power amplifiers and their properties, classes, and heat losses.

To understand the fundamentals of operation of building blocks in electronic circuits (passive and active linear and nonlinear elements), especially of discrete semiconductor and integrated electronic components;

To use of these elements in useful circuits for various applications (amplifiers, power supplies, frequency-dependent circuits etc.);

To be able to analyse and design electronic circuits from theoretical and practical point of view.

The next teaching methods will be used: lectures and practical lab work.

Lectures: Formal transfer of fundamental knowledge and data using theoretical and mathematical explanations and supported with graphical tools (images, movies) and computer simulations. Exercises in solving the circuit analysis and design problems.

Lab vork: practical assignments to support the material covered in lectures, on which the students work in pairs. Some of the lab work may be conducted in a form of larger mini-projects on topics not neccessarily covered in lectures. Practical work consists of building and testing of electronic circuits. The students are requested to self-study and to prepare for the assignment. Reports must be written for all practical assignments.