Introduction to Electronics

Introduction to Electronics

Instructors: Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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There are 7 modules in this course

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

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.

What's included

6 videos5 readings

6 videos Total 52 minutes

1.1 Overview 2 minutes
1.2 Review of Circuit Elements 10 minutes
1.3 Review of Kirchhoff's Laws 10 minutes
1.4 Review of Impedance 11 minutes
1.5 Review of Transfer Functions 5 minutes
1.6 Review of Frequency Response Plots 14 minutes

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Start Here 10 minutes
Syllabus 10 minutes
Consent Form 10 minutes
Resources 10 minutes
Get More From Georgia Tech 10 minutes

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

What's included

10 videos2 readings12 assignments

10 videos Total 96 minutes

2.1 Introduction to Op Amps and Ideal Behavior 13 minutes
2.2 Buffer Circuits 8 minutes
2.3 Basic Op Amp Configurations 11 minutes
2.4 Differentiators and Integrators 12 minutes
2.5 Active Filters 10 minutes
Solved Problem: Inverting and Non-Inverting Comparison 8 minutes
Solved Problem: Two Op-Amp Differential Amplifier 11 minutes
Solved Problem: Balanced Output Amplifier 11 minutes
Solved Problem: Differential Amplifier Currents 7 minutes
Solved Problem: Op-Amp Example 1 5 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Week 2 Quiz Solutions 10 minutes
Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs 10 minutes

12 assignments Total 360 minutes

Week 2 Quiz 30 minutes
Problem 2-1-1 30 minutes
Problem 2-1-2 30 minutes
Problem 2-2-1 30 minutes
Problem 2-2-2 30 minutes
Problem 2-3-1 30 minutes
Problem 2-3-2 30 minutes
Problem 2-3-3 30 minutes
Problem 2-4-1 30 minutes
Problem 2-4-2 30 minutes
Problem 2-5-1 30 minutes
Problem 2-5-2 30 minutes

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

What's included

9 videos1 reading10 assignments

9 videos Total 113 minutes

3.1 First-Order Lowpass Filters 14 minutes
3.2 First-Order Highpass Filters 10 minutes
3.3 Cascaded First-Order Filters 17 minutes
3.4 Second-Order Transfer Functions 14 minutes
3.5 Second-Order Filter Circuits 12 minutes
3.6 Lowpass Filter Design Example 5 minutes
3.7 Active Filtering 15 minutes
3.8 Extra: Cascaded Filters Transfer Function 12 minutes
3.9 Extra: Derivation of Sallen-Key LPF Transfer Function 15 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Week 3 Quiz Solutions 10 minutes

10 assignments Total 300 minutes

Week 3 Quiz 30 minutes
Problem 3-1-1 30 minutes
Problem 3-1-2 30 minutes
Problem 3-2-1 30 minutes
Problem 3-3-1 30 minutes
Problem 3-4-1 30 minutes
Problem 3-5-1 30 minutes
Problem 3-7-1 30 minutes
Problem 3-7-2 30 minutes
Problem 3-7-3 30 minutes

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

What's included

7 videos1 reading13 assignments

7 videos Total 69 minutes

4.1 Introduction to PN Junctions 14 minutes
4.2 Models of Diode Behavior 9 minutes
4.3 Ideal Diodes 6 minutes
4.4 Assumed States Method 14 minutes
4.5 Ideal Diode + Voltage Source Model 11 minutes
Solved Problem: Diodes 1 7 minutes
Solved Problem: Diodes 2 9 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Week 4 Quiz Solutions 10 minutes

13 assignments Total 368 minutes

Week 4 Quiz 30 minutes
Problem 4-1-1 30 minutes
Problem 4-1-2 30 minutes
Problem 4-2-1 30 minutes
Problem 4-3-1 30 minutes
Problem 4-3-2 30 minutes
Problem 4-3-3 30 minutes
Problem 4-4-1 30 minutes
Problem 4-4-2 30 minutes
Problem 4-4-3 30 minutes
Problem 4-4-4 8 minutes
Problem 4-5-1 30 minutes
Problem 4-5-2 30 minutes

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

What's included

7 videos1 reading15 assignments

7 videos Total 91 minutes

5.1 Half-Wave Rectifiers 12 minutes
5.2 Full Wave Rectifiers 13 minutes
5.3 Voltage Transfer Characteristics 8 minutes
5.4 AC to DC Conversion 11 minutes
5.5 Limiters 13 minutes
5.6 Voltage Regulators 15 minutes
5.7 Envelope Detector 19 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Week 5 Quiz Solutions 10 minutes

15 assignments Total 450 minutes

Week 5 Quiz 30 minutes
Problem 5-1-1 30 minutes
Problem 5-1-2 30 minutes
Problem 5-1-3 30 minutes
Problem 5-2-1 30 minutes
Problem 5-3-1 30 minutes
Problem 5-3-2 30 minutes
Problem 5-3-3 30 minutes
Problem 5-4-1 30 minutes
Problem 5-4-2 30 minutes
Problem 5-5-1 30 minutes
Problem 5-5-2 30 minutes
Problem 5-6-1 30 minutes
Problem 5-6-2 30 minutes
Problem 5-7-1 30 minutes

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

What's included

6 videos1 reading11 assignments

6 videos Total 65 minutes

6.1 Introduction and MOSFET Physics 11 minutes
6.2 MOSFET Switches 10 minutes
6.3 CMOS Logic Gates 11 minutes
6.4 MOSFET Characteristics 9 minutes
6.5 Common Source Amplifier DC Analysis 12 minutes
6.6 Common Source Amplifier AC Analysis 12 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Week 6 Quiz Solutions 10 minutes

11 assignments Total 330 minutes

Week 6 Quiz 30 minutes
Problem 6-1-1 30 minutes
Problem 6-2-1 30 minutes
Problem 6-2-2 30 minutes
Problem 6-3-1 30 minutes
Problem 6-3-2 30 minutes
Problem 6-3-3 30 minutes
Problem 6-3-4 30 minutes
Problem 6-4-1 30 minutes
Problem 6-5-1 30 minutes
Problem 6-6-1 30 minutes

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

What's included

7 videos1 reading9 assignments

7 videos Total 83 minutes

7.1 Bipolar Junction Transistor Introduction 10 minutes
7.2 BJT Terminal Characteristics 11 minutes
7.3 BJT Parameters 10 minutes
7.4 BJT Curve Tracer 9 minutes
7.5 BJT Switch 14 minutes
7.6 BJT Common Emitter Amplifier 16 minutes
7.7 BJT Common Emitter Amplifer AC Behavior 15 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Week 7 Quiz Solutions 10 minutes

9 assignments Total 246 minutes

Week 7 Quiz 30 minutes
Problem 7-1-1 30 minutes
Problem 7-2-1 30 minutes
Problem 7-2-2 30 minutes
Problem 7-3-1 30 minutes
Problem 7-4-1 6 minutes
Problem 7-5-1 30 minutes
Problem 7-6-1 30 minutes
Problem 7-6-2 30 minutes

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Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri

Georgia Institute of Technology

7 Courses 327,272 learners

Dr. Robert Allen Robinson, Jr.

Georgia Institute of Technology

2 Courses 270,672 learners

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Reviewed on May 24, 2020

great effort and detailed explanation of some of the essential electronics fundamentals, would like to see more courses covering the electronics subject in more depth

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2020

A few errors in the lessons, some material was unclear and poorly connected to the worksheets, but overall still very good.I would give a 4.5/5, but 5/5 is reaching too much.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2018

Electronics is one of the hard to learn subjects using internet. I am studying computer science and I could not find good introduction course for electronics except this. Thank you!

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