Introduction to Electronics

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About this course: This course introduces students to the basic components of electronics: diodes, transistors, and op amps. It covers the basic operation and some common applications.

Created by:  Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Taught by:  Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri, Professor

    Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Taught by:  Dr. Robert Allen Robinson, Jr., Academic Professional

    School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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About this course: This course introduces students to the basic components of electronics: diodes, transistors, and op amps. It covers the basic operation and some common applications.

Created by:  Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Taught by:  Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri, Professor

    Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Taught by:  Dr. Robert Allen Robinson, Jr., Academic Professional

    School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Introduction and Review



Learning Objectives: 1. Review syllabus and procedures of this course. 2. Review concepts from linear circuit theory to aid in understanding material covered in this course.


6 videos, 5 readings expand


  1. Reading: Start Here
  2. Reading: Syllabus
  3. Reading: Consent Form
  4. Reading: Resources
  5. Reading: Get From Georgia Tech
  6. Video: 1.1 Overview
  7. Video: 1.2 Review of Circuit Elements
  8. Video: 1.3 Review of Kirchhoff's Laws
  9. Video: 1.4 Review of Impedance
  10. Video: 1.5 Review of Transfer Functions
  11. Video: 1.6 Review of Frequency Response Plots


WEEK 2


Op Amps Part 1



Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the operational amplifier and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze op amp circuits.


10 videos, 2 readings, 11 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: 2.1 Introduction to Op Amps and Ideal Behavior
  2. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-1-1
  3. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-1-2
  4. Video: 2.2 Buffer Circuits
  5. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-2-1
  6. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-2-2
  7. Video: 2.3 Basic Op Amp Configurations
  8. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-3-1
  9. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-3-2
  10. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-3-3
  11. Video: 2.4 Differentiators and Integrators
  12. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-4-1
  13. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-4-2
  14. Video: 2.5 Active Filters
  15. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-5-1
  16. Practice Quiz: Problem 2-5-2
  17. Video: Solved Problem: Inverting and Non-Inverting Comparison
  18. Video: Solved Problem: Two Op-Amp Differential Amplifier
  19. Video: Solved Problem: Balanced Output Amplifier
  20. Video: Solved Problem: Differential Amplifier Currents
  21. Video: Solved Problem: Op-Amp Example 1
  22. Reading: Week 2 Quiz Solutions
  23. Reading: Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs

Graded: Week 2 Quiz

WEEK 3


Op Amps Part 2



Learning Objectives: 1. Examine additional operational amplifier applications. 2. Examine filter transfer functions.


9 videos, 1 reading, 9 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: 3.1 First-Order Lowpass Filters
  2. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-1-1
  3. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-1-2
  4. Video: 3.2 First-Order Highpass Filters
  5. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-2-1
  6. Video: 3.3 Cascaded First-Order Filters
  7. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-3-1
  8. Video: 3.4 Second-Order Transfer Functions
  9. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-4-1
  10. Video: 3.5 Second-Order Filter Circuits
  11. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-5-1
  12. Video: 3.6 Lowpass Filter Design Example
  13. Video: 3.7 Active Filtering
  14. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-7-1
  15. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-7-2
  16. Practice Quiz: Problem 3-7-3
  17. Video: 3.8 Extra: Cascaded Filters Transfer Function
  18. Video: 3.9 Extra: Derivation of Sallen-Key LPF Transfer Function
  19. Reading: Week 3 Quiz Solutions

Graded: Week 3 Quiz

WEEK 4


Diodes Part 1
Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the PN junction diode and its behavior. 2. Develop an ability to analyze diode circuits.


7 videos, 1 reading, 12 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: 4.1 Introduction to PN Junctions
  2. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-1-1
  3. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-1-2
  4. Video: 4.2 Models of Diode Behavior
  5. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-2-1
  6. Video: 4.3 Ideal Diodes
  7. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-3-1
  8. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-3-2
  9. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-3-3
  10. Video: 4.4 Assumed States Method
  11. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-4-1
  12. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-4-2
  13. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-4-3
  14. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-4-4
  15. Video: 4.5 Ideal Diode + Voltage Source Model
  16. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-5-1
  17. Practice Quiz: Problem 4-5-2
  18. Video: Solved Problem: Diodes 1
  19. Video: Solved Problem: Diodes 2
  20. Reading: Week 4 Quiz Solutions

Graded: Week 4 Quiz

WEEK 5


Diodes Part 2
Learning Objectives: 1. Examine additional applications of the diode. 2. Make use of voltage transfer characteristics to analyze diode circuit behavior.


7 videos, 1 reading, 14 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: 5.1 Half-Wave Rectifiers
  2. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-1-1
  3. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-1-2
  4. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-1-3
  5. Video: 5.2 Full Wave Rectifiers
  6. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-2-1
  7. Video: 5.3 Voltage Transfer Characteristics
  8. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-3-1
  9. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-3-2
  10. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-3-3
  11. Video: 5.4 AC to DC Conversion
  12. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-4-1
  13. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-4-2
  14. Video: 5.5 Limiters
  15. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-5-1
  16. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-5-2
  17. Video: 5.6 Voltage Regulators
  18. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-6-1
  19. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-6-2
  20. Video: 5.7 Envelope Detector
  21. Practice Quiz: Problem 5-7-1
  22. Reading: Week 5 Quiz Solutions

Graded: Week 5 Quiz

WEEK 6


MOSFETs
Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the MOSFET and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze MOSFET circuits.


6 videos, 1 reading, 10 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: 6.1 Introduction and MOSFET Physics
  2. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-1-1
  3. Video: 6.2 MOSFET Switches
  4. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-2-1
  5. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-2-2
  6. Video: 6.3 CMOS Logic Gates
  7. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-3-1
  8. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-3-2
  9. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-3-3
  10. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-3-4
  11. Video: 6.4 MOSFET Characteristics
  12. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-4-1
  13. Video: 6.5 Common Source Amplifier DC Analysis
  14. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-5-1
  15. Video: 6.6 Common Source Amplifier AC Analysis
  16. Practice Quiz: Problem 6-6-1
  17. Reading: Week 6 Quiz Solutions

Graded: Week 6 Quiz

WEEK 7


Bipolar Junction Transistors
Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the NPN BJT and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze BJT circuits.


7 videos, 1 reading, 8 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: 7.1 Bipolar Junction Transistor Introduction
  2. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-1-1
  3. Video: 7.2 BJT Terminal Characteristics
  4. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-2-1
  5. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-2-2
  6. Video: 7.3 BJT Parameters
  7. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-3-1
  8. Video: 7.4 BJT Curve Tracer
  9. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-4-1
  10. Video: 7.5 BJT Switch
  11. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-5-1
  12. Video: 7.6 BJT Common Emitter Amplifier
  13. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-6-1
  14. Practice Quiz: Problem 7-6-2
  15. Video: 7.7 BJT Common Emitter Amplifer AC Behavior
  16. Reading: Week 7 Quiz Solutions

Graded: Week 7 Quiz
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