About this Course

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This course introduces students to the basic components of electronics: diodes, transistors, and op amps.  It covers the basic operation and some common applications.

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11%

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Approx. 46 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish

Instructors

Instructor rating

4.65/5 (268 Ratings)

Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri

Professor

Electrical and Computer Engineering

176,530 Learners

7 Courses

Dr. Robert Allen Robinson, Jr.

Academic Professional

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

149,700 Learners

2 Courses

Learner Career Outcomes

25%

started a new career after completing these courses

21%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

11%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 46 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating93%(15,131 ratings)

Week

1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction and Review

Learning Objectives: 1. Review syllabus and procedures of this course. 2. Review concepts from linear circuit theory to aid in understanding material covered in this course.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 52 min), 5 readings

6 videos

1.1 Overview1m

1.2 Review of Circuit Elements10m

1.3 Review of Kirchhoff's Laws10m

1.4 Review of Impedance11m

1.5 Review of Transfer Functions4m

1.6 Review of Frequency Response Plots13m

5 readings

Start Here10m

Syllabus10m

Consent Form10m

Resources10m

Get More From Georgia Tech10m

Week

2

Week 2

8 hours to complete

Op Amps Part 1

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the operational amplifier and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze op amp circuits.

8 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 96 min), 2 readings, 12 quizzes

10 videos

2.1 Introduction to Op Amps and Ideal Behavior13m

2.2 Buffer Circuits8m

2.3 Basic Op Amp Configurations10m

2.4 Differentiators and Integrators11m

2.5 Active Filters10m

Solved Problem: Inverting and Non-Inverting Comparison7m

Solved Problem: Two Op-Amp Differential Amplifier10m

Solved Problem: Balanced Output Amplifier10m

Solved Problem: Differential Amplifier Currents6m

Solved Problem: Op-Amp Example 15m

2 readings

Week 2 Quiz Solutions10m

Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs10m

12 practice exercises

Problem 2-1-130m

Problem 2-1-230m

Problem 2-2-130m

Problem 2-2-230m

Problem 2-3-130m

Problem 2-3-230m

Problem 2-3-330m

Problem 2-4-130m

Problem 2-4-230m

Problem 2-5-130m

Problem 2-5-230m

Week 2 Quiz30m

Week

3

Week 3

7 hours to complete

Op Amps Part 2

Learning Objectives: 1. Examine additional operational amplifier applications. 2. Examine filter transfer functions.

7 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 113 min), 1 reading, 10 quizzes

9 videos

3.1 First-Order Lowpass Filters13m

3.2 First-Order Highpass Filters9m

3.3 Cascaded First-Order Filters17m

3.4 Second-Order Transfer Functions14m

3.5 Second-Order Filter Circuits11m

3.6 Lowpass Filter Design Example4m

3.7 Active Filtering14m

3.8 Extra: Cascaded Filters Transfer Function11m

3.9 Extra: Derivation of Sallen-Key LPF Transfer Function14m

1 reading

Week 3 Quiz Solutions10m

10 practice exercises

Problem 3-1-130m

Problem 3-1-230m

Problem 3-2-130m

Problem 3-3-130m

Problem 3-4-130m

Problem 3-5-130m

Problem 3-7-130m

Problem 3-7-230m

Problem 3-7-330m

Week 3 Quiz30m

Week

4

Week 4

8 hours to complete

Diodes Part 1

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the PN junction diode and its behavior. 2. Develop an ability to analyze diode circuits.

8 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 69 min), 1 reading, 13 quizzes

7 videos

4.1 Introduction to PN Junctions14m

4.2 Models of Diode Behavior8m

4.3 Ideal Diodes6m

4.4 Assumed States Method14m

4.5 Ideal Diode + Voltage Source Model10m

Solved Problem: Diodes 16m

Solved Problem: Diodes 28m

1 reading

Week 4 Quiz Solutions10m

13 practice exercises

Problem 4-1-130m

Problem 4-1-230m

Problem 4-2-130m

Problem 4-3-130m

Problem 4-3-230m

Problem 4-3-330m

Problem 4-4-130m

Problem 4-4-230m

Problem 4-4-330m

Problem 4-4-430m

Problem 4-5-130m

Problem 4-5-230m

Week 4 Quiz30m

Week

5

Week 5

9 hours to complete

Diodes Part 2

Learning Objectives: 1. Examine additional applications of the diode. 2. Make use of voltage transfer characteristics to analyze diode circuit behavior.

9 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 91 min), 1 reading, 15 quizzes

7 videos

5.1 Half-Wave Rectifiers11m

5.2 Full Wave Rectifiers12m

5.3 Voltage Transfer Characteristics8m

5.4 AC to DC Conversion11m

5.5 Limiters12m

5.6 Voltage Regulators14m

5.7 Envelope Detector19m

1 reading

Week 5 Quiz Solutions10m

15 practice exercises

Problem 5-1-130m

Problem 5-1-230m

Problem 5-1-330m

Problem 5-2-130m

Problem 5-3-130m

Problem 5-3-230m

Problem 5-3-330m

Problem 5-4-130m

Problem 5-4-230m

Problem 5-5-130m

Problem 5-5-230m

Problem 5-6-130m

Problem 5-6-230m

Problem 5-7-130m

Week 5 Quiz30m

Week

6

Week 6

7 hours to complete

MOSFETs

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the MOSFET and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze MOSFET circuits.

7 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 65 min), 1 reading, 11 quizzes

6 videos

6.1 Introduction and MOSFET Physics11m

6.2 MOSFET Switches10m

6.3 CMOS Logic Gates10m

6.4 MOSFET Characteristics9m

6.5 Common Source Amplifier DC Analysis12m

6.6 Common Source Amplifier AC Analysis12m

1 reading

Week 6 Quiz Solutions10m

11 practice exercises

Problem 6-1-130m

Problem 6-2-130m

Problem 6-2-230m

Problem 6-3-130m

Problem 6-3-230m

Problem 6-3-330m

Problem 6-3-430m

Problem 6-4-130m

Problem 6-5-130m

Problem 6-6-130m

Week 6 Quiz30m

Week

7

Week 7

6 hours to complete

Bipolar Junction Transistors

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the NPN BJT and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze BJT circuits.

6 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 83 min), 1 reading, 9 quizzes

7 videos

7.1 Bipolar Junction Transistor Introduction9m

7.2 BJT Terminal Characteristics10m

7.3 BJT Parameters9m

7.4 BJT Curve Tracer8m

7.5 BJT Switch13m

7.6 BJT Common Emitter Amplifier15m

7.7 BJT Common Emitter Amplifer AC Behavior14m

1 reading

Week 7 Quiz Solutions10m

9 practice exercises

Problem 7-1-130m

Problem 7-2-130m

Problem 7-2-230m

Problem 7-3-130m

Problem 7-4-130m

Problem 7-5-130m

Problem 7-6-130m

Problem 7-6-230m

Week 7 Quiz30m

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