Electronics
Reference Book
Adel Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith
“Microelectronic Circuits”
8th Edition, Oxford University, 2020
(Prior versions of this book are also acceptable)
Op Amp Design Reference
Course Goals
- Circuit behavior of semiconductor devices
- Bipolar and field-effect transistors and their models
- Basic physical explanation of the functioning of these devices
- Large- and small-signal analysis of practical circuits
- Electronic design using both hand and computer methods of calculation and design
- Biasing methods for amplifier circuits
- Design laboratory
Links
- LTSpice: required circuit simulator for the labs (Free)
- Multisim: alternative circuit simulator for the labs (Free)
- Falstad: support circuit simulator (Free)
- Real Analog: prerequisite knowledge review resources
Course Modules
Module 0 - Prerequisites Review
Module 1 - Op Amps
- Signal Amplification
- Types of Amplifiers
- Circuit Models Amplifiers
- Ideal Op Amp
- Open vs Close Loop
- Op Amp Configurations
- DC Imperfections
- Common Mode Rejection
- Large Signal Operation
- Cascading Configurations
- Positive Feedback
Module 2 - Filters
- Intro
- Filters Types
- Bode Diagrams
- Filter Optimizations
- Configurations
- Bode Plots in MatLab and Octave
- Low Passive Filter Design
- High Passive Filter Design
- Low and High Active Filter Design
- Filter Design Tools
Module 3 - Diodes
- Flow of Charges
- Semiconductors
- Doping
- Concentrations
- Junction Built-In Voltage
- Types of Diodes
- Ideal Diode
- Diode Characteristics
- Diode Models
- Zener Diodes
- Rectifier Circuits
- Precision Rectifier
- Limiting Circuits
- Schokkty Diodes
- Fly-back Diodes
- Reverse Current Protection
- Spike Suppression
- Logic Gates
Module 4 - BJTs
Device Structure and Physical Operation
Current and Voltage Characteristic
BJT Analysis
- Video 13 - BJT Analysis: Example 1 NPN transistor
- Video 15 - BJT Analysis: Example 3 NPN transistor with different bias
- Video 16 - BJT Analysis: Example 4 PNP transistor
- Video 17 - BJT Analysis: Example 5 NPN with PNP transistor
BJTs Imperfections
Applications
BJT Design
Videos
YouTube Playlist (Link)
Module 5 - MOSFETs
- Device Structure and Physical Operation
- Current and Voltage Characteristic
- DC Analysis
- MOSFETs Imperfections
- Applications
Module 6 - Amplifiers
- Basic Principles
- Small-Signal Operation and Models
- Basic Configurations
Additional Resources
- The Art of Electronics - Introduction (Link)