Course: Fundamentals of Electronics

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Course title Fundamentals of Electronics
Course code KEI/ZELN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Štork Milan, Prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Růžička Ondřej, Ing.
  • Skála Jiří, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kubík Zdeněk, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Pavlíček Vladimír, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Holota Radek, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kučera Patrik, Ing.
  • Broulím Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Content of courses: 1. Fundamental circuits with semiconductor devices, rectifiers 2. Transistor amplifiers, characteristics, biasing and stability of point operation 3. Multistage and power amplifiers 4. Feedback of amplifiers, switching transistor 5. Operational amplifiers, characteristics, power supply, corrections 6. Fundamental circuits with operational amplifiers I 7. Fundamental circuits with operational amplifiers II 8. Combinatorial logic devices, characteristics, technology 9. Logic function, connecting a logic devices to a load, three-state logic devices 10. Sequential logic devices, flip-flop circuits 11. Counters, registers, structure of microcomputer 12. A/D, D/A converters 13. Power supply units Content of lectures: 1. Opening, work safety 2. Construction and measurement of fundamental circuits with semiconductor devices 3. Transistor amplifier measurements 4. JFET amplifier measurements 5. Operational amplifiers measurements I 6. Operational amplifiers measurements II 7. Operational amplifiers measurements III 8. Realization of logic functions - logic of car security 9. Logic devices characteristics measurements 10. Flip-flops, counters measurements 11. Power supply voltage regulator measurements 12. Reserve 13. Credit

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 5 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis (1-8) - 8 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 36 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 16 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
explain the properties of the basic passive elements
characterize semiconductor materials
describe the structure of semiconductor diodes
characterize the bipolar and unipolar transistor
explain the equivalent circuit of the transistor
explain the function of multi-layer semiconductor devices
describe the origin of the PN junction and properties
describe the principle of operation of transistor structures
describe the operation of multi-layer semiconductor devices in simple circuits
Skills
illustrate the principle of the operation of semiconductor diodes
express the parameters of the equivalent circuit of the transistor
express the behavior of the basic passive elements in the circuit
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe simple circuits with semiconductor diodes
characterize the basic arrangement of transistors for amplification
explain the reason for setting the operating point of the transistor amplifier
enumerate the classes of power amplifiers
explain the principle of the operational amplifier
describe the basic circuits with the operational amplifiers
explain the function of basic logic elements
describe combinational and sequential logic circuits
enumerate basic flip-flops circuits
explain the principle of frequency divider from logic circuits
describe the principle of the logic circuit counter
explain the principle of A/D and D/A conversion
characterize a linear and switched power supply
draw a circuit or block diagram of a simple power supply
Skills
draw circuits with semiconductor diodes
choose a suitable circuit with transistors to amplify the signals
analyze the correct setting of the transistor operating point
select a suitable power amplifier for the application
eliminate the error characteristics of the operational amplifier
apply an appropriate connection of the operational amplifie
modify the logic function by Boolean rules
connect a logical function from logic circuits
use appropriate logic circuits to create flip-flops circuits
assemble the frequency divider from logic circuits
assemble a circuit of the counter with the required module
select the suitable A/D or D/A converter
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Laboratory work
Skills
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Laboratory work
Competences
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Laboratory work
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Test
Seminar work
Skills
Oral exam
Test
Seminar work
Competences
Oral exam
Test
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Biolek, Dalibor. Řešíme elektronické obvody. 2004. ISBN 80-7300-125-X.
  • David A. Bell. Fundamentals of Electronic Devices and Circuits. 2007. ISBN 978-0195425239.
  • Foit, Julius; Hudec,Lubomír. Základy elektroniky. 2009. ISBN 978-80-01-04236-6.
  • Láníček, Robert. Elektronika : obvody-součástky-děje. ISBN 80-86056-25-2.
  • Matoušek, David. Číslicová technika - základy konstruktérské praxe. 1. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2001. ISBN 80-7300-025-3.
  • Punčochář, Josef. Operační zesilovače v elektronice. 5. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2002. ISBN 80-7300-059-8.
  • Sean Westcott. Basic Electronics Theory and Practice. 2017. ISBN 978-1683920335.
  • Vobecký, Jan; Záhlava, Vít. Elektronika : součástky a obvody, principy a příklady. 2., rozš. vyd. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2001. ISBN 80-7169-884-9.


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