ELEN
3108 Electronics Laboratory
Catalog
Description: Design of power supplies and amplifiers using diodes, transistors, thysistors and linear integrated circuits .
By course: ELEN 2107 Circuits Laboratory
with grade of C or better. Corequisite: ELEN 3321 Electronics I.
By
topic: KCL, KVL, basic circuit
analysis including DC, AC, and transient analysis, Diode, Transistor, and Op-amp Characteristics, DC and small signal analysis of diodes and transistors.
Courses that require
this as a prerequisite: ELEN 4206 and ELEN 4207
Credits: 1
Offered: Fall Annually
Instructors:
Primary: Selahattin Sayil
Secondary: Wendell Bean
Textbook:
References: Electronic Circuit Analysis & Design , Donald A. Neaman, McGraw Hill Publishers, Second Edition, 2001, ISBN 0-07-245194-7.
Objectives (with corresponding ABET Criteria/outcomes):
Ensure students:
- Are able to learn the functional purpose of discrete components and integrated circuits by having hands on experience. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(d),(k))
- Are able to design active component circuits and enhance their test and measurement skills. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(c),(d),(k))
- Physically test and study the characteristics of different types of diodes. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(d),(k))
- Are able to gain hands on experience on designing and analyzing clipper and clamper diode circuits using NI Electronic Laboratory Virtual Instrument System (ELVIS) console. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(c),(d),(k))
- Learn how to derive BJT transistor characteristics for different configurations by experimentation. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(d),(k))
- Learn how to derive DC and AC characteristics for BJT and FET transistor amplifiers by taking measurements. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(c),(d),(k))
- Learn how to measure non-ideal parameters for a real Operational Amplifier. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(c),(d),(k))
- Understand advanced uses of op-amps using hands on experience. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(c),(d),(k))
- Are able to use NI ELVIS system and their NI ELVIS boards to analyze and design electronics circuits. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(c),(d),(k))
- Are able to gather data and write reports as part of their laboratory assignments. (Criterion 3(a),(b),(g),(k))
Topics (One lab each week):
- Diode Characteristics
- Diode Applications
- BJT Characteristics
- BJT Amplifiers
- JFET Characteristics
- Op-Amp Characteristics
- Op-Amp Applications -I
- Op-Amp Applications -II
- JFET Amplifiers
- 555 Timer Applications
Structure: 180-minute lab per week. One-hour practice test and a two-hour practice final. Lab report assignment each week. Reports include pre-lab assignment, objectives, methods, equipment list, and the lab results (sometimes in the form of tables and graphs created by Excel), solutions to lab assignments and conclusion.
Policy: Homework is due next week same day after it has been assigned. Late homeworks, if accepted, are subject to 20% Penalty. No homework accepted after solution is posted. You are encouraged to work together on homework; however it should be your work that is submitted. It is your responsibility to know all exam dates and arrival times for the exam. No make-up exams will be given in this class except for written medical excuse and no extra time will be given for late students. No exam is given if you are 30 minutes late. Even if you are late in the exam, you must turn in at the due time. Punctual attendance is expected of all students. A roll will be taken at each class meeting. This consists of signing your name on the attendance record for that date. Unexcused absences will result in the assessment of a penalty affecting the student's grade. Exam Rules: There will be no borrowing of any items during exam.