EEE 3303 - Electronics I (U01)
 

Fall, 2007

Textbook                  

“Microelectronics Circuits,”

By Sedra/Smith,

5th ed.

Oxford University Press,

ISBN: 0195142519  or 

4th ed. 

ISBN: 0195116631

Course Objectives

1.      Understand the concept of the ideal Op-Amp

2.      Analyze circuits containing ideal Op-Amps

3.      Understand the effect of finite open-loop gain on circuit performance

4.      Understand the concept of the ideal diode

5.      Analyze and synthesize piece-wise linear circuits consisting of resistors, independent current and voltage

      sources, and ideal diodes

6.      Understand the terminal characteristics of junction diodes

7.      Perform the analysis of diode circuits

8.      Derive and understand the small-signal diode model and its application

9.      Understand the operation in the reverse breakdown region and Zener diodes

10.  Analyze and design rectifiers, peak detectors, etc.

11.  Discuss the structure and physical operation of the enhancement type MOSFET

12.  Analyze MOSFET circuits at dc

13.  Bias the MOSFET for discrete-circuit and IC design

14.  Derive and understand the small-signal model and its parameters

15.  Understand the operation of the BJT and its modes of operation

16.  Sketch the pertinent voltage-current characteristics of the BJT

17.  Perform the dc analysis of transistors circuits

18.  Derive and understand the hybrid-p model and its parameters

19.  Bias the BJT for discrete-circuit and IC design

 Topics

1. Operational Amplifiers – Chapters 1 and 2

2. Diodes – Chapter 3

3. MOS Field-Effect transistors (MOSFETs) – Chapter 4

4. Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) – Chapter 5

Relationship of course to program outcomes

In the courses EEE 3303 and EEE 3303L the student will have to show

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, 

4.  environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

5. an ability to communicate effectively

6. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (PSPICE Simulation)

Grading

Missed Exam
Call instructor or Secretary (348-2807) BEFORE exam time to notify of problem and to make special arrangements with instructor
before the class

Tentative Grading Scale

Team Work 
Engineers organize themselves in teams to solve complex problems.  The home work assignments have to be solved

in teams.  The second day of class, the instructor will request your team formation consisting of ideally three and

maximum four members.

Team members are expected to try to solve the homework problems individually at first, and then get together with the

team members to discuss and compare their different approaches or methods and the obtained solutions. Depending

on the problem perhaps one member obtained the correct solution, and will explain to the team the problem-solving

technique used.  If the same solution has been obtained by several members of the team using different methods, the team

members will mutually benefit and enhance their problem-solving techniques by acquainting themselves with the alternative

methods to obtain the solution.

The team meetings, at least once a week, are important in order to acquire and to practice the verbal communication skills

by using the appropriate technical vocabulary and, as such, to reinforce the learned terminology and concepts.   In today

complex world, industry requires from engineers to have good verbal and written communication skills. A team’s diary

or minutes of the team’s meetings will be collected the day of the exams.  One diary per team is required.

In conclusion, it is expected that the leadership role will be shared, and that meetings will be conducive to open-ended

discussion about the course material, to participative problem-solving, to tutoring those members who have difficulty with

a given problem, and to the discussion of the latest advances in the area related to the course.

In-Class Rules

No cellular phone (or beeper or pagers, or headsets) are allowed to be used inside the classroom.

Students who are absent from class are responsible for the material covered in class.

NCEES Calculator Policy and More
Only models of calculators approved by NCEES - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and

Surveying  www.ncees.org / exams/calculators/ – are permitted during the exams. In 2007, the following

are the only calculators that will be permitted:

• Hewlett Packard HP 33S      

• Casio – FX 115MS or FX 115MSPlus

• Texas Instruments – TI 30X IIS      

• Texas Instruments – TI 36X Solar

What other items are prohibited to be used on the exam days?

Any device having QWERTY keypad arrangements similar to a typewriter or keyboard is prohibited.  Devices with

communication capabilities are prohibited. These include but are not limited to cameras; cell phones; desktop, hand-help,

laptop, and palmtop computers; data collectors; organizers; pagers or beepers; PDAs; radios; headsets; tape players; fax

machines; calculator watches; reproduction equipment; electronic dictionaries; electronic translators; and recorders.

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EEE 3303 - Electronics I (U02)
 

Fall, 2006

Textbook                  “ Microelectronics Circuits'

                                          by  Sedra/Smith,

                                          Fifth Edition,

                                          Oxford University Press,

                                          ISBN # 0-19-514251-9

References                    “Electronic Devices"

                                          Sixth Edition,

                                          Floyd, Prentice Hall,

                                          ISBN # 0-13-028484028484-x

Course Description  

Introductory electronics course dealing with the properties of basic electronic devices such as diodes, transistors,

FET, MOSFET, ETC., and their circuit applications.

Policies

1. The standard ECE Department policy will apply to exam conduct and incomplete grade.

2. Attendance is mandatory and students are fully responsible for all material covered in class.

Grade Policy

The course grade will be based on the following:

Grading