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ELE214 - Electronics Laboratory I
2024-2025 Fall term information
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ELE214 - Electronics Laboratory I
| Program | Theoretıcal hours | Practical hours | Local credit | ECTS credit |
| Undergraduate | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Obligation | : | Must |
| Prerequisite courses | : | - |
| Concurrent courses | : | ELE230 |
| Delivery modes | : | Face-to-Face |
| Learning and teaching strategies | : | Preparing and/or Presenting Reports, Experiment, Project Design/Management, Other: This course must be taken together with ELE230 ELECTRONICS I. |
| Course objective | : | It is aimed to give the following topics to the students; a) SPICE simulation language and simulation with SPICE tools b) Analysis and design of voltage rectifier and voltage regulator circuits c) DC and AC analysis of BJT and FET amplifier circuits d) Frequency response of BJT and FET amplifier circuits e) Design of BJT and FET amplifiers |
| Learning outcomes | : | Understand the simulation concept and use the simulation tools (SPICE) to design the electronic circuits (esp. diode and transistor circuits) Design voltage rectifier and voltage regulator circuits Perform AC/DC analysis on an electronic circuits Perform frequency response analysis Design transistor amplifiers (BJT or FET) for the given gain, input-output impedance and frequency response specifications |
| Course content | : | Introduction to SPICE, Semiconductor diodes and rectifier circuits, Zener diodes and their regulator applications, Characteristics of bipolar junction transistors, Characteristics of field effect transistors, AC/DC analysis BJT and FET amplifiers, Frequency response of BJT and FET amplifiers. |
| References | : | 1. A. S. Sedra and K. C. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford Uni. Press, 2009 (6th ed.) ; 2. R. L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Pearson, 2012, (11th ed.); 3. J. Millman and C. Halkias, Integrated Electronics, McGraw-Hill; 4. D. Neamen, Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill |
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to SPICE |
| 2 | Experiment 1: Semiconductor diodes and rectifier circuits |
| 3 | Experiment 2: Zener diodes and their regulator applications |
| 4 | Assignment of projects for group study |
| 5 | Experiment 3: Characteristics of bipolar junction transistors |
| 6 | Experiment 4: AC/DC analysis of BJT amplifiers |
| 7 | Experiment 5: Characteristics of junction field effect transistors |
| 8 | Experiment 6: AC/DC analysis and frequency response of JFET amplifiers |
| 9 | Experiment 7: Frequency response of BJT amplifiers |
| 10 | Preparation for Final exam |
| 11 | Final Exam |
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 8 | 40 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success | 60 | |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade success | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Course activities | Number | Duration (hours) | Total workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study Duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total workload | 17 | 18 | 60 |
| Key learning outcomes | Contribution level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1. | Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline. | |||||
| 2. | Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions. | |||||
| 3. | Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods. | |||||
| 4. | Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools. | |||||
| 5. | Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results. | |||||
| 6. | Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member. | |||||
| 7. | Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology. | |||||
| 8. | Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development. | |||||
| 9. | Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies. | |||||
| 10. | Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English. | |||||
| 11. | Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities. | |||||
| 12. | Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems. | |||||
| 13. | Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem. | |||||
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