Description:

This class is a continuation of the electronic devices sequence. Topics include operational amplifiers, thyristors and voltage regulators. Operational amplifier applications include comparators, summing amplifiers, integrators, differentiators and active filters. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe opamp characteristics.
2. Discuss opamp frequency characteristics.
3. Analyze several kinds of opamp circuits.
4. Analyze active filter circuits.
5. Describe opamp oscillator circuits.
6. Discuss IC voltage regulators.
7. Describe various multilayer semiconductor devices.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Operational Amplifiers (Opamp)
   A. Describe the basic opamp and its characteristics.
   B. Discuss the differential amplifier and its operation.
   C. Discuss several opamp parameters.
   D. Explain negative feedback in opamp circuits.
   E. Analyze the noninverting, the voltage follower and the inverting
opamp configurations.
   F. Describe impedances of the three opamp configurations.
   G. Discuss opamp voltage and current compensation.
   H. Troubleshoot opamp circuits.
   I. Construct basic opamp circuits.

II. Opamp Frequency Response, Stability and Compensation
   A. Discuss the basic areas of opamp frequency responses.
   B. Analyze the open-loop response of an opamp.
   C. Analyze the closed-loop response of an opamp.
   D. Discuss positive feedback and stability in opamp circuits.
   E. Explain opamp phase compensation.
   F. Measure the frequency response of an opamp circuit.

III. Opamp Applications
   A. Analyze and explain the operation of several comparator circuits.
   B. Analyze and explain the operation of several types of summing
circuits.
   C. Analyze and explain the operation of intergrators and
differentiators.
   D. Analyze and explain the operation of an instrumentation amplifier.
   E. Analyze and explain the operation of an isolation amplifier.
   F. Analyze and explain the operation of an OTA.
   G. Analyze and explain the operation of log and antilog amplifiers.
   H. Troubleshoot opamp circuits.
   I. Construct several opamp circuits.

IV. Active Filters
   A. Describe the gain-versus-frequency responses of the basic filters.
   B. Describe the three basic shape characteristics and other filter
parameters.
   C. Analyze active low-pass filters.
   D. Analyze active high-pass filters.
   E. Analyze active band-pass filters.
   F. Analyze active band-stop filters.
   G. Discuss two methods for measuring frequency response.
   H. Measure the frequency response of the basic active filters types.

V. Oscillators and Phase-Locked Loops
   A. Describe the basic concept of an oscillator.
   B. Discuss the principles on which the operation of oscillators is
based.
   C. Describe and analyze the operation of basic RC oscillators.
   D. Describe and analyze the operation of basic LC oscillators.
   E. Describe and analyze the operation of basic nonsinusoidal
oscillators.
   F. Describe and analyze the operation of a 555 timer IC as an
oscillator.
   G. Explain the basic concept of a phase-locked loop.
   H. Construct several oscillator circuits.

VI. Voltage Regulators
   A. Describe the basic concept of voltage regulation.
   B. Discuss the principles of series voltage regulators.
   C. Discuss the principles of shunt voltage regulators.
   D. Discuss the principles of switching regulators
   E. Discuss IC voltage regulators.
   F. Discuss applications of IC voltage regulators.
   G. Construct voltage regulator circuits.

VII. Four and More Layer Semiconductor Devices
   A. Describe the basic structure and operation of the Shockley diode.
   B. Describe the basic structure and operation of an SCR.
   C. Discuss several SCR applications.
   D. Describe the basic operation of an SCS.
   E. Describe the basic structure and operation of diacs and triacs.
   F. Describe a phototransistor and its operation.
   G. Describe the LASCR and its operation.
   H. Discuss various types of optical couplers.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Percentages Not to Exceed:
   A minimum of two written tests   25-50% of grade
   In-class exercises and quizzes    0-40% of grade
   Homework                          0-25% of grade
   A comprehensive final            30-50% of grade
   Lab experiments                  20-40% of grade
   Special projects                  0-20% of grade
   Total                              100%

Grading Scale:    
   90-100% = A
   80- 89% = B
   70- 79% = C
   60- 69% = D
 Below 60% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.