The main purpose of this course is to provide students the basis for understanding and mastery of the principles of operation of devices and electronic circuits. It begins with a brief introduction to electronics in order to provide students with a global vision. After, basic concepts about devices and electronic circuits are taught:
· Diodes and circuits with diodes, including concepts such as load line, ideal diodes, rectifiers, shaping circuits, logic circuits, voltage regulators and devices physics.
· Characteristics of bipolar transistors, analysis of load line, large-signal models, polarization, amplification and small-signal equivalent circuits.
· Study of the FET similar to the previous highlighting the MOSFET.
· Check the circuit designs studied using SPICE. Mounting and verification using laboratory electronic instrumentation.
· Basic concepts about logic digital circuits.
On the other hand, in the framework of the course it takes place the first contact of students with the electronics labs. Therefore, the main objective of the practical part of the course is for students to acquire the bases for a correct management of the most common instruments in the laboratories of electronics. At the end of the course the student must know how to handle the laboratory instruments, distinguish and characterize the different components, and have practical skills in assembly and measurement. Students will also start with simulation of circuits, in order to introduce them to computer-aided design.
English Friendly subject. International students may request from the teachers: a) materials and bibliographic references in English, b) tutoring sessions in English, c) exams and assessments in English.
