Guia docente 2023_24 Escola de Enxeñaría Industrial

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
Subject 1. Solid State Physics	Fundamental concepts. Introduction to solid state physics. PN Junction: balance, forward and reverse bias. Differences between an ideal diode and a real diode. Models of the diode. Understanding datasheets. Types of diodes.
Subject 2. Circuits with diodes	Clamping circuit. Limiter circuit. Rectifiying circuits. Capacitors as filters.
Subject 3. Transistors.	Bipolar transistor (BJT). Field Effect Transistors (JFET and MOSFET). Models.
Subject 4. Amplification.	Concepts, parameters, classification. Biasing circuits. Small signal models of transistors. Frequency response.
Subject 5. Coupling of Amplifiers.	Capacitor coupling. Direct coupling. Multistage amplifiers. Power amplifiers.
Subject 6. Feedback	Concepts. Influence and advantages of the negative feedback. Types of negative feedback. Impedance dependence on feedback. Oscilators.
Subject 7. Operational Amplifiers.	Concept. Characteristics. Differences between the ideal and the real operational amplifier. Datasheets.
Subject 8. Applications of the Operational Amplifiers.	Linear applications: inverting, non inverting, follower, adder, substractor, integrator, differenciator. Non linear applications no linear: generators, comparators, rectifiiers, clampers, limiters and peak detectors. First order active filters.
Subject 9. Linear Regulated Sources	Concept. Types of regulators: series, parallel. Integrated voltage regulators. Applications.