| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | ||||||
| Course Code | EE 206 | ||||||
| Course Title in English | Analysis of Microelectronic Circuits and Devices | ||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mikroelektronik Devre ve Cihaz Analizi | ||||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Laboratory Work | ||||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 176 hours per semester | ||||||
| Number of Credits | 7 ECTS | ||||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||||
| Pre-requisites |
EE 201 - Circuit Analysis |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Basic knowledge in the components and characteristics of electric circuits, and the circuit analysis techniques are expected. | ||||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn the behavior of semi-conductor electronic devices and their terminal characteristics, and how to bias these devices and how to analyze analog circuits employing these devices | ||||||
| Course Description | This course provides a comprehensive analysis of microelectronic circuits and devices. The following topics are covered: semi-conductor basics: concepts and semi-conductor components; semiconductor diode: physical structure, terminal characteristics, analysis of diode circuits; Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): physical structure and operating modes, BJT as a switch, DC biasing, BJT as an amplifier, small-signal model, basic amplifier circuits; MOSFET: structure and operating modes, MOSFET as a switch, MOSFET amplifiers; Operational amplifiers: concepts and application examples. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) identify the basic physical behavior of semi-conductor electronic devices; 2) distinguish the terminal characteristics of semi-conductor electronic devices; 3) comprehend how to bias semi-conductor electronic devices; 4) analyze and design basic electronic circuits employing semi-conductor electronic devices; 5) construct electric circuits in the laboratory and analyze these circuits by making measurements; 6) conduct electric circuit experiments in the laboratory as a team work; 7) demonstrate communication ability through laboratory reports. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | |||||||
| 2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | |||||||
| 3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | |||||||
| 4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | |||||||
| 5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | |||||||
| 6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | |||||||
| 7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | H | Exam,HW,Lab |
| 2) | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | S | HW,Lab |
| 3) | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | S | Presentation |
| 4) | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | N | |
| 5) | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | H | Lab |
| 6) | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | H | Lab |
| 7) | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | N |
| Prepared by and Date | ARİF MUSTAFAZADE , December 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | TUBA AYHAN |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. GÜLEN AKTAŞ |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Basic of semiconductor behaviour, Conduction mechanisms, doping, drift and diffusion mechanisms |
| 2) | Introduction, diode and its electrical behavior |
| 3) | Basics of pn junction, small signal model, AC analysis of diode circuits |
| 4) | Diode models, DC analysis of diode circuits, Zener diode |
| 5) | Parasitics of pn junction (body resistances, junction and diffusion capacitances), other diode types, rectifiers and regulation using Zener diodes |
| 6) | Basics of BJT and its operating regions |
| 7) | Early effect, BJT models and characteristics |
| 8) | DC biasing of BJT circuits |
| 9) | Basics of MOSFET and its operation regions |
| 10) | MOSFET characteristics and important second order effects (channel length modulation, body effect) |
| 11) | DC biasing of MOSFET circuits |
| 12) | DC biasing of MOSFET circuits |
| 13) | Switching applications of BJTs and MOSFETs |
| 14) | Basic applications of BJTs and MOFETs in digital circuits |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky. 11th edition. Pearson Education. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | There will be 2 homework assignments. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | Students will carry out experiments on semi-conductor electronic devices. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | At least one of the homework assignments is based on SPICE Simulations on computer or some questions in the homework is based on SPICE solutions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
Instructor’s office and phone number: 5th Floor office hours: TBA email address: mustafazadea@mef.edu.tr Policies: • Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, a make-up exam will be given for the missed midterm. • Missing a final: Faculty regulations. • Homework are due 1-2 weeks after it is announced. Late homework will be downgraded by 20% for each day passed the due date. • Exams are in closed-notes and closed-books format. • To be eligible of taking the final, you should attend 4 out of 5 lab sections and your midterm score should be at least 25 (out of 100). • A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations • Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 | |||
| Laboratory | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 15 | 2 | 34 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 21 | 2 | 23 | |||
| Total Workload | 176 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7 | ||||||