Introduction to Electronics (PHYS-215)

Dr. Ezzeldin Soliman Associate Professor The American University in Cairo (AUC), School of Sciences and Engineering, Physics Department

Spring 2010
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Instructor, Schedule, Text Book, References

Instructor:
Dr. Ezzeldin Soliman Office: School of Sciences and Engineering, Physics Department, Room 1110. E-mail: esoliman@aucegypt.edu Phone: ext. 2577

Classes:
Monday and Thursday (MR): 11:30 12:45, BEC Room CP08.

Office Hours: (appoint others if these dont suit you)

Monday and Thursday (MR): 2:00 5:00.

Text Book:

T. Floyd, Electronic Devices, Prentice-Hall, Eighth Edition, 2008.

References:

A. Romanowitz and R. Puckett, Introduction to Electronics, John Wiley, Latest Edition. A. Sedra and K. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Saunders College Publishing, Latest Edition. Dr. Ezzeldin Soliman PHYS-215: Course Syllabus 2

Course Outline (1/3)

Week Topics References 1. Circuit Analysis: Voltage and Current Dividers, Kirchhoffs Laws, Superposition and Thevenins Theorems, Maximum Power Transfer, Transients in RC and RL Circuits, AC Sources, Lecture Notes + Phasor Representation of AC Signals, AC Voltage and Romanowitz (1.2 : 1,2,3,4,5 Current of Passive Components, Impedance and 1.9, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, Admittance of Combined Elements, Power in AC Circuits, 1.21 : 1.29) Maximum Power Transfer in AC Circuits, Series and Parallel Resonance Circuits, Low- and High-Pass Filters, Band-Pass Filters, Band-Stop Filters.
Exam 1 (30%)

2. Semiconductor Basics: Atomic Structure, Semiconductors/Conductors/Insulators, Covalent Bonds, Conduction in Semiconductors, N-Type and P-Type Semiconductors, Diode, Biasing a Diode, Voltage-Current Characteristic of a Diode, Diode Models.
PHYS-215: Course Syllabus

Lecture Notes + Floyd (1-1 : 1-8)

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Course Outline (2/3)

Week Topics 3. Diode Applications: Rectifiers, Half-Wave Rectifier, Center-Tapped Full-Wave Rectifier, Bridge Full-Wave Rectifier, Power-Supply Filters, Power-Supply Regulators, Diode Limiters, Diode Clampers, Zener Diodes, Zener Diode Applications (Regulation and Limiting). Exam 2 (30%) References Lecture Notes + Floyd (2-1 : 2-5, 3-1, 3-2)

7,8,9

4. Bipolar Junction Transistors: Transistor Structure, Biasing of the Transistor, Basic Transistor Operation, Current and Voltage Analysis, Collector Lecture Notes + 10,11,12 Characteristic Curves, DC Load Line and DC Operating Point, Floyd (4-1 : 4-3, 4-5, Linear Operation of the Transistor, Waveform Distortion, 4-6, 5-1 : 5-3) Voltage-Divider/Emitter-Feedback/Base/Collector-Feedback Bias Methods, Stability of Bias Circuits, Transistor as a Switch. Exam 3 (30%)

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Course Outline (3/3)

Week Topics References 5. BJT Amplifiers and Oscillators: Linear Amplifiers, Equivalent Circuit of the BJT, CommonEmitter Amplifier (Input Resistance, Voltage Gain, Current 13,14,15 Gain, Power Gain), Common-Collector Amplifier, Common-Base Amplifier, Feedback Oscillators, Condition of Oscillations, Start-up Conditions, Colpitts/Clapp/Hartley/Armstrong Oscillators. Comprehensive Final Exam (30%)

Lecture Notes + Floyd (6-1 : 6-5, 16-1, 16-2, 16-4)

The lecture notes will be available in advance through the BlackBoard, on the basis of single lecture at a time.

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Assigned Problems
In order to enhance your level of understanding of the material, it is highly recommended that you solve the following problems: Chapter Book Assigned Problems

1. Circuit Analysis 3. Diode Applications

Romanowitz Floyd

Chapter 1: 12, 32, 38, 49, 50, 69, 73, 74, 75, 89 Chapter 2: 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32 Chapter 3: 8, 9, 10, 12 Chapter 4: 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 29 Chapter 5: 7, 13, 24, 28, 30 Chapter 6: 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 20, 21, 27

4. Bipolar Junction Transistors 5. BJT Amplifiers and Oscillators

Floyd

Floyd

The due date of submitting the assigned problems is the day of the exam which covers these problems. Dr. Ezzeldin Soliman PHYS-215: Course Syllabus 6

Grade Distribution
Exams (Best 2 of 3) 60.0% Attend. & Assign. 10.0%

Final Exam

30.0%

The contribution of the student in solving problems during problem sessions adds bonus on the basis that every problem solution is equivalent to 0.5%. The maximum limit for the bonus of each student is 5%. For your attendance to be counted, you need to show up no later than 15 minutes after the beginning of the class. No makeup exams will be held under any condition, except for the cases with medical excuse. Dr. Ezzeldin Soliman PHYS-215: Course Syllabus 7