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A) Course Administrator Details
Course Title

Course Code

Core/Elective

Semester

Year

10CS32

Core

III

2014-15

Electronic Circuits
Contact Hours/ week

Lecture

Tutorials/week

Practical

4 (60 minutes each)

1 (60 minutes)

Nil

Department

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Name of the faculty with

Designation and mail ID

Dr. M. C. Hanumantharaju
Associate Professor
mchanumantharaju@bmsit.in

Prerequisites for the Course

(exemption from the
prerequisites is provided only in
exceptional circumstances)
Professional Component

Expected level of Proficiency

from students

1. Physics
2. Basic Electronics
3. Elements of Electrical Engineering
1. Engineering Sciences : 50 %
2. Basic Science
: 20 %
3. Mathematics
: 30 %

1.
2.
3.

Engineering Sciences : (Basic Electrical &

Electronics Engineering) Medium
Basic Science: (Basic Physics) Strong
Mathematics: Strong

B) Course Related Specifics

Syllabus (from VTU manual www.vtu.ac.in)

PART - A
UNIT-1: Transistors, UJTs, and Thyristors: Operating Point, Common-Emitter Configuration,
Thermal Runaway, Transistor Switch, Uni-junction Transistors, SCR.

7 Hours

UNIT-2: Field Effect Transistors: Bipolar Junction Transistors versus Field Effect Transistors,
Junction Field Effect Transistors, Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistors, Differences between JFETs and
MOSFETs, Handling MOSFETs, Biasing MOSFETs, FET Applications, CMOS Devices, Insulated Gate
Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)
6 Hours

UNIT-3: Optoelectronic Devices: Introduction, Photo-sensors, Photoconductors, Photodiodes,

Phototransistors, Light-Emitting Diodes, Liquid Crystal Displays, Cathode Ray Tube Displays, Emerging
Display Technologies, Opto-couplers
6 Hours

UNIT-4: Small Signal Analysis of Amplifiers: Amplifier Bandwidth: General Frequency

Considerations, Hybrid h-Parameter Model for an Amplifier, Transistor Hybrid Model, Analysis of a
Transistor Amplifier using complete h-Parameter Model, Analysis of a Transistor Amplifier

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Configurations using Simplified h-Parameter Model (CE conf. only), Small-Signal Analysis of FET
Amplifiers, Cascading Amplifiers, Darlington Amplifier, Low-Frequency Response of Amplifiers (BJT
amplifiers only).
7 Hours

PART - B

UNIT-5: Large Signal Amplifiers, Feedback Amplifier: Classification and characteristics of Large

Signal Amplifiers, Feedback Amplifiers: Classification of Amplifiers, Amplifier with Negative Feedback,
Advantages of Negative Feedback, Feedback Topologies, Voltage-Series (Series-Shunt) Feedback,
Voltage-Shunt (Shunt-Shunt) Feedback, Current-Series (Series-Series) Feedback, Current-Shunt (ShuntSeries) Feedback.
6 Hours

UNIT-6: Sinusoidal Oscillators, Wave-Shaping Circuits: Classification of Oscillators, Conditions

for Oscillations: Barkhausen Criterion, Types of Oscillators, Crystal Oscillator, Voltage-Controlled
Oscillators, Frequency Stability.

Wave-Shaping Circuits: Basic RC Low-Pass Circuit, RC Low-Pass Circuit as Integrator, Basic RC HighPass Circuit, RC High-Pass Circuit as Differentiator, Multivibrators, Integrated Circuit (IC)
Multivibrators.
7 Hours

UNIT-7: Linear Power Supplies, Switched mode Power Supplies: Linear Power Supplies:
Constituents of a Linear Power Supply, Designing Mains Transformer; Linear IC Voltage Regulators,
Regulated Power Supply Parameters.
Switched Mode Power Supplies: Switched Mode Power Supplies, Switching Regulators, Connecting
Power Converters in Series, Connecting Power Converters in Parallel
7 Hours

UNIT-8: Operational Amplifiers: Ideal Op-amp versus Practical Op-amp, Performance Parameters,

Some Applications: Peak Detector Circuit, Absolute Value Circuit, Comparator, Active Filters, Phase
Shifters, Instrumentation Amplifier, Non-Linear Amplifier, Relaxation Oscillator, Current-To-Voltage
Converter, Voltage-To-Current Converter, Sine Wave Oscillators.
6 Hours

Course Objectives

1. To develop the knowledge of semiconductor devices and circuits,

and explain their use in communication applications.
2. To inculcate circuit analysis capabilities in students.
3. To make students aware of various types of integrated circuits that
can be used in computer applications.
4. To make students aware that knowledge gained in electronic devices
and circuits is useful in real life applications.

Required Text Book

1. Anil K Maini, Varsha Agarwal: Electronic Devices and Circuits, Wiley, 2009.

Recommended Reference Books

1. Jacob Millman, Christos Halkias, Chetan D Parikh: Millmans Integrated Electronics Analog
and Digital Circuits and Systems, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.
2. R. D. Sudhaker Samuel: Electronic Circuits, Sanguine-Pearson, 2010.

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Course Outcomes (CO)

CO - 1: Understand the basic principles & abstractions that are used to analyze electronic
circuits & systems : Knowledge
CO - 2: Develop the device models and examine how these models are used in the design
and analysis of practical circuits: Application
CO - 3: Design and construct circuits, obtain measurements of circuit behavior and
performance, compare with predicted circuit models and explain discrepancies:
Application

Program Outcomes (PO)

1. Graduate will demonstrate the knowledge of engineering Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
and core Electronics subjects like Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, and Communication
and Programming subjects.
2. Graduate will demonstrate an ability to analyze digital, analog and communication circuits.
3. Graduate will demonstrate an ability to design circuits and systems related to
communication and embedded systems.

4. Graduate will demonstrate an ability to conduct experiment on microwave modules, digital

communication and reconfigurable devices.
5. Graduate will be trained on modern tools like CADENCE, MATLAB, LAB View, Xilinx, Keil,
code composer Studio, Assemblers and Compilers.
6. Graduate will be able to use their knowledge for the benefit of the society and mankind.

7. Graduate will be able to understand, the short and long-term needs of the society based on
technological developments, and apply their professional skills to solve the same.
8. Graduate will demonstrate ethical and professional values.

9. Graduate will inculcate an ability to function in multidisciplinary teams and exhibit

leadership qualities.

10. Graduate will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in both verbal & written
form.
11. Graduate will demonstrate the capabilities of project and finance management.

12. Graduate will develop confidence for self-learning and ability for lifelong learning.

Program Objectives Keywords: Knowledge (PO1) -> Analysis (PO2) -> Design (PO3) -> Conduct (PO4) ->
Modern Tools (PO5) -> Society (PO6) -> Sustainability (PO7) -> Ethics (PO8) -> Team Work (PO9) ->
Communication (PO10) -> Project & Finance (PO11) -> Life-long Learning (PO12)
CO-PO Mapping

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PO10 PO11 PO12

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Lesson Planning Sheet

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Unit No

Introduction

Unit 1:
Transistors, UJT
& Thyristors

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Unit 2:
Field Effect Transistor

Teaching Aid &

Methodology

Actual Date

01/08/2014
04/08/2014
05/08/2014
07/08/2014
11/08/2014
12/08/2014

Introduction to Diode
Clipping & Clamping
Problem Solving
Introduction to Transistor
Construction & Operation
Operating Point

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Problem Solving

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Unit 3:
Optoelectronic Devices

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Unit 6:
Oscillators,
Wave-Shaping

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Contents

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CE Configuration

Thermal Runaway, Switch

Uni-junction Transistor
Silicon Controlled Rectifier
BJT v/s FET, JFET
DMOSFET
EMOSFET

Problem Solving

JFET v/s MOSFET,

Handling
Biasing MOSFET

CMOS Devices
Introduction, Photosensors
LCDs, CRT Displays
Opto-couplers

Classification, Condition
Barkhausen Criterion
Crystal Oscillator

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Skills & Competency

Developed
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Characteristic of transistor
Working of transistor
Working of transistor in
different configurations
Mathematical and
analytical skills
Knowledge
Characteristic of UJT
Characteristic of SCR
Knowledge
Characteristic of
D-MOSFET
Characteristic of
E-MOSFET
Mathematical and
analytical skills
Knowledge

Working of MOSFET in
different configurations
Knowledge
Working and classification
of sensors
Working and classification
of sensors
Working and classification
of sensors
Knowledge
Knowledge
Working of Oscillator

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RC Low-Pass Circuit

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Multivibrators

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Linear Power Supplies

UNIT-8:
Operational Amplifiers

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UNIT-4:
Small Signal Analysis of
Amplifiers

UNIT-5:
Large Signal Amplifiers,
Feedback Amplifier

11/11/2014
18/11/2014

RC High-Pass Circuit
Problem Solving

Linear Power Supplies

Transformer Design

Regulated Power Supply

Switching Regulators

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Power Converters
Ideal Op-amp, Parameters
Non-Linear Op-amp
Relaxation Oscillator
Current-Voltage Converter
Voltage-Current Converter
Sine Wave Oscillators
Amplifier Bandwidth

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Transistor Hybrid Model

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h-Parameter Model

h-Parameter modelAnalysis
Simplified h-Parameter
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Small-Signal FET
Amplifiers
Darlington Amplifier

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Classification, Advantages

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Skills & Competency

Developed
how to allow low
frequency skills
how to allow high
frequency skills
circuits to generate
oscillations
Mathematical and
analytical skills
Knowledge
Mathematical and
analytical skills
Knowledge
Identifying different types
Regulators
Analytical skills
Knowledge
Knowledge
Working of Oscillator
Applications of Op-Amp
Applications of Op-Amp
Working of Oscillator
Knowledge
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analytical skills
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analytical skills
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analytical skills
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analytical skills
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analytical skills
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Negative Feedback

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Current Feedback

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Voltage Feedback
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Skills & Competency

Developed
analytical skills
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analytical skills
Mathematical and
analytical skills
Mathematical and
analytical skills
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analytical skills

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NOTE 1:
1) Use Excel sheet for lesson plan
2) The Augmented Syllabus content to be in addition to prescribed Syllabus

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