
Explore pn junction diode basics: diffusion of p and n type, formation of depletion region and potential barrier, and forward-bias conduction above about 0.7 V (silicon) or 0.3 V (germanium).
Understand the dynamic resistance of a forward-biased diode, calibrate from VI characteristics away from knee voltage, and derive r_d = 26 mV / I_D using the diode current equation.
Examine how temperature alters pn junctions: forward bias shifts left at 2.5 mV/°C, reverse current doubles every 10°C, and threshold and breakdown voltages change with temperature.
Identify diode terminals (anode and cathode) and biasing directions. Assess diode quality using the forward-to-reverse resistance ratio with a multimeter.
Learn how a half wave rectifier uses a step-down transformer and diode to convert AC to pulsating DC, with output following Vin on the positive half cycle and zero otherwise.
Explore biased clipper circuits, including biased positive and biased negative configurations, using a DC battery VB to clip a sinusoidal input at VB and -VB.
Solve three diode-application problems, identify forward-biased diodes, and compute currents using kvl and diode drops (0.7 volt for silicon, 0.3 volt for germanium) with resistors.
Explore the fundamentals of BJT (bipolar junction transistor): its meaning, symbol, structure, operation in active, cutoff, and saturation, and its advantages, disadvantages, and applications.
Explore the bjt in common base and common emitter configurations, with active mode biasing, forward biasing emitter-base, reverse biasing collector-base, and current gain beta enabling amplification.
Compare CB, CE, and CC configurations of BJT in forward active mode to analyze input and output impedance, phase, and voltage and power gains for amplification and impedance matching.
Demonstrates emitter bias of a BJT, showing how RE with RA stabilizes Q point and IC, while C1 and C2 couple input/output and KVL ties current to temperature and beta.
Understand how a transistor switches between saturation and cutoff to invert a square-wave input; observe the collector output with Vcc, RC, RB, and Vce about 0.2 V in saturation.
This lecture presents three practical op-amp parameter examples, focusing on cmrr with negative feedback and common-mode and differential gains, plus slew-rate limits for sinusoidal signals up to 20 khz.
Explore op-amp parameters through solved examples of input offset voltage, open-loop gain, and output limits, and analyze common mode rejection ratio and common mode output.
Demonstrate inverting and non-inverting amplifiers using an op amp with negative feedback, derive gain equations (-RF/R1 and 1+RF/R1), and explain virtual ground and phase shifts.
Design an op-amp circuit for v0 = 2 v1 - 3 v2 using differential configuration, with r2 = r3 = 1k, r1 = 1k, rf = 3k.
Learn to design astable multivibrator using an op-amp, derive the output equation, and analyze symmetric and asymmetric configurations with their square-wave waveforms and duty cycles.
Explore bistable multivibrator behavior with an operational amplifier, including circuit diagrams, output equations, and waveforms; see how two stable states switch via trigger pulses and differentiator spikes.
Explore peak detector design using an op-amp as a voltage follower, with diodes, capacitor, and RC time constants to charge to the input peak and hold it.
explains the basics of the sample and hold circuit and how sampling converts analog data into discrete data using an op-amp, and describes the mosfet switch, hold action, and waveforms.
Explore op-amp Schmitt triggers, solving inverting and non-inverting. Compute hysteresis values of 3 V, 10 V, and 1.1 V, with zener clamps limiting outputs to +6 V and −5 V.
design a narrow band pass filter using a single op-amp by combining high-pass and low-pass sections, and learn to compute component values from center frequency, quality factor, and gain.
Design a wide band stop filter using an op-amp by combining high-pass and low-pass responses to reject frequencies between the lower and upper cutoffs, noting center frequency and quality factor.
designs a wein bridge oscillator using an op-amp, solving for r1, r2, r3, r4 and c1, c2 to achieve a 1 kilohertz output.
Welcome to the world of Analog Electronics! In this course on Electronic Devices and Circuits, we'll delve into the fundamental principles and applications of analog circuits. From operational amplifiers to filters, oscillators, and more, you'll explore the intricate world of analog electronics, gaining the skills to design, analyze, and troubleshoot a variety of circuits essential for modern electronics.
Prof. Hitesh Dholakiya is an Electronics and Communication Design Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the core Electronics/Electrical domain as well as in the Antenna/RF/Communication field. With a passion for teaching and a wealth of industry knowledge, Prof. Hitesh Dholakiya is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals in the Analog Electronics domain.
This Analog Electronics course is specially designed for students who want to clear basic to advanced fundamentals of Analog Electronics. It is also useful for working professionals. It forms the foundation for entering fields like Embedded Systems, VLSI, Instrumentations, etc. This Analog Electronics course covers almost all universities' syllabus. This Analog Electronics is a unique course in the online marketplace.
This Analog Electronics course applies to Degree, Diploma, and Science Students. After completing this course students will be able to understand basic to advanced-level concepts of Analog Electronics such as OP-AMP, PLL, VCO, Voltage Regulators, etc. which will be a stepping stone for starting many lucrative career fields.
This course on Analog Electronics covers the following Chapters.
1. Diode Circuits in Analog Electronics
2. BJT Circuits in Analog Electronics
3. Operational Amplifier in Analog Electronics
4. 555 Timer in Analog Electronics
5. Phase Lock Loop (PLL) in Analog Electronics
6. Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) in Analog Electronics
7. Fixed Voltage Regulators and Adjustable Voltage Regulators in Analog Electronics
Topic wise Detailed Syllabus of Analog Electronics is as follows:
1. Diode Circuits in Analog Electronics:
Energy Bands and Classifications of Solid Materials, Types of Semiconductor Materials, PN Junction Diode, VI Characteristics of PN Junction Diode, Dynamic Resistance of Diode, Effect of Temperature in PN Junction, Diode Testing and Diode Quality verification, Ideal Diode and Practical Diode Approximation, Diode Ratings, Half Wave Rectifier, Parameters of Half Wave Rectifier, Full Wave Rectifier, Parameters of Full Wave Rectifier, Comparison of Half Wave Rectifier and Full Wave Rectifier, Filters in Rectifier, Capacitor Filter, Inductor Filter, Pi Filter and T Filter in Rectifier, Linear and Nonlinear Wave Shaping Circuit, Clipper Circuits, Examples of Clipper Circuits, Clamper Circuits, Examples of Clamper Circuits, Zener Diode, Zener Diode as Voltage Regulator, Examples of Zener Diode.
2. BJT Circuits in Analog Electronics:
BJT, BJT Operational Regions, BJT Working, Common Base Configuration of BJT, Common Emitter Configuration of BJT, Relationship of Alpha, Beta and Gamma of BJT, DC Load Line of BJT, Bias Stabilization of BJT, Stability Factor of BJT, Fixed Bias of BJT, Emitter Bias of BJT, Collector Feedback Bias of BJT, Voltage Divider Bias of BJT, Examples of Transistor Biasing, Transistor as Switch.
3. Operational Amplifier in Analog Electronics:
Introduction to Operational Amplifier, Parameters of Operational Amplifier, Examples of Parameters of Operational Amplifier, Characteristics of Ideal Operational Amplifier, Feedback in Operational Amplifier, Virtual Short and Virtual Ground Concept in Operational Amplifier, Inverting Amplifier and Non-Inverting Amplifier using Operational Amplifier, Voltage Follower using Operational Amplifier, Summing Averaging and Scaling using Operational Amplifier, Summing using Differential Operational Amplifier, Subtractor using Differential Operational Amplifier, Circuit Design from Equation using Operational Amplifier, 741 IC of Operational Amplifier, Examples of Operational Amplifier Circuits, V to I Converter using Operational Amplifier, I to V Converter using Operational Amplifier, Differentiator using Operational Amplifier, Examples of Differentiator using Operational Amplifier, Integrator using Operational Amplifier, Examples of Integrator using Operational Amplifier, Monostable Multivibrator using Operational Amplifier, Pulse width Derivation of Monostable Multivibrator using Operational Amplifier, Astable Multivibrator using Operational Amplifier, Frequency Derivation of Astable Multivibrator using Operational Amplifier, Designing of Multivibrator using Operational Amplifier, Bistable Multivibrator using Operational Amplifier, Triangular wave generator using Operational Amplifier, Sample and Hold Circuit using Operational Amplifier, Peak Detector using Operational Amplifier, Comparator using Operational Amplifier, Schmitt Trigger using Operational Amplifier, Instrumentation Amplifier using Operational Amplifier, Designing of Instrumentation Amplifier using Operational Amplifier, Precision Rectifier using Operational Amplifier, Log Amplifier using Operational Amplifier, Antilog Amplifier using Operational Amplifier, Clipper Circuits using Operational Amplifier, Active Filters using Operational Amplifier, First Order Butterworth Low Pass Filter using Operational Amplifier, First Order Butterworth High Pass Filter using Operational Amplifier, Designing of First Order Butterworth Low Pass Filter and High Pass Filter using Operational Amplifier, Wide Band Pass Filter using Operational Amplifier, Narrow Band Pass Filter using Operational Amplifier, Wide Band Stop Filter using Operational Amplifier, Narrow Band Stop Filter using Operational Amplifier, RC Phase Shift Oscillator using Operational Amplifier, Designing of RC Phase Shift Oscillator using Operational Amplifier, Wein Bridge Oscillator using Operational Amplifier, Designing of Wein Bridge Oscillator using Operational Amplifier, Designing of Oscillator using Operational Amplifier, Designing of Schmitt Trigger using Operational Amplifier, Designing of Integrator using Operational Amplifier, Designing of Filters using Operational Amplifier, Solved Examples of Operational Amplifier.
4. 555 Timer in Analog Electronics:
555 Timer IC, Astable Multivibrator using 555 Timer IC, Monostable Multivibrator using 555 Timer IC, Bistable Multivibrator using 555 Timer IC, Designing of Multivibrator using 555 Timer IC.
5. Phase Lock Loop (PLL) in Analog Electronics:
Phase Lock Loop - PLL, Phase Lock Loop IC - PLL IC - 565 IC
6. Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) in Analog Electronics:
Voltage Controlled Oscillator - VCO, Voltage Controlled Oscillator IC - VCO IC - 566 IC.
7. Fixed Voltage Regulators and Adjustable Voltage Regulators in Analog Electronics:
Fixed Voltage Regulator, Adjustable Voltage Regulator.
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