ETEC 250 - Solid State Electronics I

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): ELCT 110.
This is an introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on diodes and transistors. Lab exercises reinforce and illustrate lecture topics. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Describe semiconductors and how current is produced in a semiconductor.
Describe n-type and p-type semiconductors and a pn junction.
Explain and analyze diode circuits with applications.
Describe the characteristics of bipolar junction transistors and analyze their operation.
Describe and analyze the operation of different types of amplifiers.
Determine the dc operating point of a linear amplifier.
Analyze transistor bias circuits Describe JFET and MOSFET transistors and their circuits.