Master the fundamental principles of electronic circuits and devices with this comprehensive course designed for aspiring electrical engineers, electronics enthusiasts, and hardware developers. Beginning with essential circuit elements, resistors, and power sources, you'll progress through systematic circuit analysis techniques including Kirchhoff's laws, nodal and mesh analysis, and network theorems like Thevenin's and Norton's equivalents. The course covers both time-domain analysis of RL, RC, and RLC circuits and frequency-domain techniques using phasor algebra for AC circuit analysis. You'll explore semiconductor devices including diodes for signal shaping and voltage regulation, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) for amplification and switching, MOSFETs for low-power applications, and operational amplifiers (op-amps) for building complex signal processing circuits. Through hands-on problem-solving and practical applications, you'll learn to design power circuits, calculate power factors in AC systems, and implement digital switching circuits. Whether you're preparing for advanced studies in electrical engineering, developing IoT devices, or pursuing careers in electronics design and embedded systems, this course provides the essential foundation in circuit theory, semiconductor physics, and analog electronics needed to analyze, design, and troubleshoot electronic systems across diverse engineering applications.

Basic Electronics

Basic Electronics

Instructor: BITS Pilani Instructors Group
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Beginner level
Basic understanding of algebra, calculus fundamentals, and introductory physics concepts recommended.
Recommended experience
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Basic understanding of algebra, calculus fundamentals, and introductory physics concepts recommended.
What you'll learn
Analyze circuits using Kirchhoff's laws, nodal and mesh techniques, and network theorems for systematic problem-solving.
Design amplifiers and switching circuits with diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs for signal processing and power applications.
Apply phasor algebra for AC circuit analysis and calculate power factors to optimize electrical system performance.
Build operational amplifier circuits for signal conditioning, arithmetic operations, and advanced analog applications.
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There are 10 modules in this course
This module introduces you to basic electronics. You will learn about the basic elements of electronic circuits, focusing on resistors and varied power sources. You will gain insights into simple laws for circuit analysis, such as Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL), Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KVL), and Ohm’s law.
What's included
10 videos11 readings8 assignments
10 videos• Total 74 minutes
- Course Intro video• 4 minutes
- Identify the Types of Sources in Electrical Circuits • 8 minutes
- What Is Resistance and Ohm’s Law • 7 minutes
- Introduction and Application of Kirchhoff’s Current Law• 7 minutes
- Introduction and Application of Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law• 7 minutes
- Additional Problems on KCL and KVL• 11 minutes
- Analyzing Simple Series and Parallel Circuits• 10 minutes
- Simplify the Connections in Circuits• 8 minutes
- Power Consumption in Resistive Circuits• 9 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up: Basic Circuit Elements and Laws• 3 minutes
11 readings• Total 150 minutes
- Course Overview• 10 minutes
- Course Structure & Critical Information• 10 minutes
- Ohm’s Law, KCL, and KVL • 10 minutes
- Kirchhoff’s Current Law • 10 minutes
- Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law• 10 minutes
- Additional Problems on KCL and KVL• 10 minutes
- Solution to Additional Problems on KCL and KVL• 10 minutes
- Resistors in Series and Parallel• 10 minutes
- Power Consumption• 10 minutes
- Basic Circuit Elements and Laws• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Basic Circuit Elements and Laws• 50 minutes
8 assignments• Total 96 minutes
- Test Yourself: Basic Circuit Elements and Laws• 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: What Is Resistance and Ohm’s Law• 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction and Application of Kirchhoff’s Current Law • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction and Application of Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Analyzing Simple Series and Parallel Circuits • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Simplify the Connections in Circuits • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Power Consumption in Resistive Circuits • 6 minutes
- Let's Practice: Basic Circuit Elements and Laws• 30 minutes
In this module, you will learn about two basic circuit analysis techniques, nodal and mesh, to decipher circuits in a consistent and methodical approach. You will analyze complex electrical circuits in a simple systematic approach using nodal and mesh analysis. You will also solve electrical circuit problems using nodal and mesh analysis.
What's included
8 videos10 readings7 assignments
8 videos• Total 66 minutes
- Introduction and Application of Nodal Analysis• 8 minutes
- Identify and Apply the Supernode Analysis in the Circuits• 9 minutes
- Solving Problems Using Nodal/Supernode Analysis• 12 minutes
- Introduction and Application of Mesh Analysis• 9 minutes
- Identify and Apply the Supermesh Analysis• 7 minutes
- Solving Problems Using Supermesh Analysis• 9 minutes
- Solve Additional Problems Using Nodal and Mesh Analysis• 9 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up: Basic Nodal and Mesh Analysis• 3 minutes
10 readings• Total 100 minutes
- Nodal Analysis• 10 minutes
- Supernode Concept• 10 minutes
- Solving Problems Using Nodal/Supernodal Analysis• 10 minutes
- Mesh Analysis• 10 minutes
- Supermesh Analysis• 10 minutes
- Examples of Circuits Using Mesh/Supermesh Analysis• 10 minutes
- Additional Problems Based on Nodal and Mesh• 10 minutes
- Solutions to Problems Based on Nodal or Mesh Analysis • 10 minutes
- Basic Nodal and Mesh Analysis• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Basic Nodal and Mesh Analysis• 10 minutes
7 assignments• Total 90 minutes
- Test Yourself: Basic Nodal and Mesh Analysis• 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction and Application of Nodal Analysis • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Identify and Apply the Supernode Analysis in the Circuits • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction and Application of Mesh Analysis • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Identify and Apply the Supermesh Analysis • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Solving Problems Using Supermesh Analysis • 6 minutes
- Let's Practice: Basic Nodal and Mesh Analysis• 30 minutes
In this module, you will learn about circuit simplification techniques, including Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. You will know how to represent large circuit blocks with simple equivalents. You will learn about the superposition theorem to examine the effects of multiple power sources on circuit performance. You will also learn about the maximum power transfer theorem to analyze and apply techniques to optimally fire up circuit loads.
What's included
9 videos7 readings10 assignments
9 videos• Total 53 minutes
- Application of Superposition Theorem • 7 minutes
- Utilization of Source Transformation to Simplify Circuits• 8 minutes
- Superposition Theorem with Dependent Source Present• 5 minutes
- Source Transformation with Dependent Source in the Circuit• 4 minutes
- Thevenin and Norton Theorem: Part 1• 8 minutes
- Thevenin and Norton Theorem: Part 2• 8 minutes
- Thevenin with Dependent Sources Present• 6 minutes
- Maximum Power Transfer Theorem• 4 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up: Useful Circuit Analysis Techniques• 3 minutes
7 readings• Total 240 minutes
- Application of Superposition Theorem• 10 minutes
- Utilization of Source Transformation to Simplify Circuits• 10 minutes
- Superposition Theorem with Dependent Source Present• 10 minutes
- Source Transformation with Dependent Source in the Circuit• 10 minutes
- Application of Thevenin Theorem and Norton Theorem • 10 minutes
- Maximum Power Transfer Theorem• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Useful Circuit Analysis Techniques• 180 minutes
10 assignments• Total 84 minutes
- Test Yourself: Useful Circuit Analysis Techniques• 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Application of Superposition Theorem • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Utilization of Source Transformation to Simplify Circuits • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Superposition Theorem with Dependent Source Present • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Source Transformation with Dependent Source in the Circuit • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Thevenin and Norton Theorem: Part 1 • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Thevenin and Norton Theorem: Part 2 • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Thevenin with Dependent Sources Present • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Maximum Power Transfer Theorem • 2 minutes
- Let's Practice: Useful Circuit Analysis Techniques• 30 minutes
In this module, you will learn about other common circuit elements, like inductors (L) and capacitors (C), which have time-dependent responses to electrical stimuli. You will learn how to estimate the time-dependent response to DC excitation. You will learn to analyze circuits with resistors (R), inductors (L), capacitors (C), and combinations thereof.
What's included
10 videos5 readings11 assignments
10 videos• Total 66 minutes
- Introduction to Energy Storage Elements• 6 minutes
- Equivalent Capacitance and Inductance• 6 minutes
- Source-Free RC Circuits• 7 minutes
- Source-Free RL Circuits• 5 minutes
- Examples of Source-Free RC and RL Circuit • 7 minutes
- Driven RC and RL Circuit • 10 minutes
- Second-Order Circuits: Natural Response - Part 1• 8 minutes
- Second-Order Circuits: Natural Response - Part 2• 8 minutes
- Second-Order Circuits: Complete Response • 7 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 2 minutes
5 readings• Total 50 minutes
- Introduction to Energy Storage Elements• 10 minutes
- Equivalent Capacitance and Inductance• 10 minutes
- Source-Free RC and RL Circuits and Driven RL and RC Circuits • 10 minutes
- Series and Parallel RLC Circuits• 10 minutes
- Recommeded Reading: Time Domain Analysis of Circuits• 10 minutes
11 assignments• Total 88 minutes
- Test Yourself: Time Domain Analysis of Circuits • 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Energy Storage Elements • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Equivalent Capacitance and Inductance • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Source-Free RC Circuits • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Source-Free RL Circuits • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Examples of Source-Free RC and RL Circuit • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Driven RC and RL Circuit • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Second-Order Circuits: Natural Response - Part 1 • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Second-Order Circuits: Natural Response - Part 2 • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Second-Order Circuits: Complete Response • 2 minutes
- Let's Practice: Time Domain Analysis of Circuits• 30 minutes
In this module, you will be able to represent the circuit elements in the frequency/phasor domain and apply previous circuit analysis techniques to circuits with sinusoidal (AC) power sources. You will learn how representation as a phasor aids in quickly analyzing circuits and understanding the impact on the circuit function. You will also learn the concepts of impedance and admittance of circuits.
What's included
8 videos8 readings9 assignments
8 videos• Total 48 minutes
- Sinusoidal Function • 7 minutes
- Frequency Domain Analysis• 9 minutes
- Impedance in AC circuits• 7 minutes
- Solving Simple AC Circuits• 6 minutes
- Nodal and Mesh Analysis in AC Circuits• 8 minutes
- Superposition Theorem in AC Circuits• 5 minutes
- Thevenin Theorem in AC Circuits• 5 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 2 minutes
8 readings• Total 80 minutes
- Sinusoidal Function • 10 minutes
- Frequency Domain Analysis• 10 minutes
- Impedances and Admittances• 10 minutes
- Solving Simple AC Circuits• 10 minutes
- Nodal and Mesh Analysis in AC Circuits• 10 minutes
- Superposition Theorem in AC Circuits• 10 minutes
- Thevenin Theorem in AC Circuits• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Sinusoidal Steady State Analysis• 10 minutes
9 assignments• Total 78 minutes
- Test Yourself: Sinusoidal Steady State Analysis• 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Sinusoidal Function • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Frequency Domain Analysis • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Impedance in AC circuits • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Solving Simple AC Circuits • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Nodal and Mesh Analysis in AC Circuits • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Superposition Theorem in AC Circuits • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Thevenin Theorem in AC Circuits • 2 minutes
- Let's Practice: Sinusoidal Steady State Analysis• 30 minutes
In this module, you will learn the difference between average, apparent, and reactive power. These impact the power consumption in your system. You will learn the significance of the power factor and its impact on AC circuit performance.
What's included
7 videos5 readings8 assignments
7 videos• Total 39 minutes
- Instantaneous and Average Power• 6 minutes
- Power in Terms of Root Mean Square (RMS) Values• 7 minutes
- Maximum Power Transfer Theorem in AC Circuits• 4 minutes
- Power Calculations• 7 minutes
- Power Factor Correction• 6 minutes
- Power Calculations: Examples• 8 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 2 minutes
5 readings• Total 50 minutes
- Instantaneous and Average Power• 10 minutes
- Power in Terms of Root Mean Square (RMS) Values• 10 minutes
- Maximum Power Transfer Theorem in AC circuits• 10 minutes
- Power Calculations and Power Factor Correction• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Power in AC Circuits• 10 minutes
8 assignments• Total 74 minutes
- Test Yourself: Power in AC Circuits• 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Instantaneous and Average Power • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Power in Terms of Root Mean Square (RMS) Values • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Maximum Power Transfer Theorem in AC Circuits • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Power Calculations • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Power Factor Correction • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Power Calculations: Examples • 4 minutes
- Let's Practice: Power in AC Circuits• 30 minutes
This module introduces you to the non-linear circuit element, the diode. You will gain insights into two types of diodes, the simple p-n junction, and Zener diodes. You will examine its I-V characteristics and explore the application of these diodes in signal shaping and power circuits.
What's included
6 videos6 readings7 assignments
6 videos• Total 47 minutes
- What Is a Diode? • 12 minutes
- Design a Clipper/Clamper Circuit• 8 minutes
- Non-Ideal Diodes• 6 minutes
- Zener Diode• 13 minutes
- Other Types of Diodes• 6 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up• 2 minutes
6 readings• Total 80 minutes
- What is a Diode?• 10 minutes
- Design of a Clipper/Clamper Circuit• 10 minutes
- Non-Ideal Diodes• 10 minutes
- Zener Diodes• 10 minutes
- Other Types of Diodes• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Diode Circuits and Applications• 30 minutes
7 assignments• Total 90 minutes
- Test Yourself: Diode Circuits and Applications• 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: What Is a Diode? • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Design a Clipper/Clamper Circuit • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Non-Ideal Diodes • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Zener Diode • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Other Type of Diodes • 6 minutes
- Let's Practice: Diode Circuits and Applications• 30 minutes
In this module, you will learn about the three-terminal devices or transistors and their discovery. You will know the working of the bipolar junction transistor (BJT). You will learn about the output and transfer characteristics of the device BJT. You will apply this knowledge to understand the working of a simple amplifier and digital circuits.
What's included
7 videos7 readings8 assignments
7 videos• Total 56 minutes
- What Is a Transistor?• 5 minutes
- Signal Amplification and Switching• 8 minutes
- Definition of Input/Output Characteristics• 6 minutes
- Types of BJTs• 11 minutes
- BJT-Based Amplifier• 14 minutes
- Use BJT as a Switch• 8 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 4 minutes
7 readings• Total 90 minutes
- Introduction to Transistor• 10 minutes
- Amplification and Switching • 10 minutes
- Definition of Input/Output Characteristics• 10 minutes
- The BJT as a Circuit Element• 10 minutes
- BJT-based Amplifier • 10 minutes
- BJT as a Switch• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Bipolar Junction Transistors• 30 minutes
8 assignments• Total 92 minutes
- Test Yourself: Bipolar Junction Transistors • 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: What Is a Transistor? • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Signal Amplification and Switching • 2 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Definition of Input/Output Characteristics • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Types of BJTs • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: BJT-Based Amplifier • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: BJT as a Switch • 6 minutes
- Let's Practice: Bipolar Junction Transistors• 30 minutes
In this module, you will learn about metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect transistors (MOSFETS). You will learn about their output and transfer characteristics. You will learn the difference in operation and use of these transistors compared to BJT. You will also learn to build basic circuits using these devices for signal amplification and digital switching.
What's included
6 videos7 readings7 assignments
6 videos• Total 49 minutes
- MOSFET Terminals• 9 minutes
- MOSFET Output Characteristics• 11 minutes
- Operating Point of a FET Circuit• 8 minutes
- MOSFET-Based Amplifier• 10 minutes
- MOSFET-Based Switch• 7 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 3 minutes
7 readings• Total 70 minutes
- MOSFET Terminals• 10 minutes
- MOSFET Output Characteristics • 10 minutes
- Operating Point of a FET Circuit• 10 minutes
- MOSFET-Based Amplifier • 10 minutes
- MOSFET-Based Switch • 10 minutes
- Summary• 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: MOSFETs• 10 minutes
7 assignments• Total 88 minutes
- Test Yourself: MOSFETs• 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: MOSFET Terminals • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: MOSFET Output Characteristics • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Operating Point of a FET Circuit • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: MOSFET-Based Amplifier • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: MOSFET-Based Switch • 4 minutes
- Let's Practice: MOSFETs• 30 minutes
In this module, you will learn about a powerful abstraction of the operational amplifier and its properties. You will learn to construct complex circuits using this simple, abstract model. You will also learn about circuit design blocks that use operational amplifiers (OPAMPs).
What's included
8 videos10 readings9 assignments
8 videos• Total 53 minutes
- The Ideal Op-Amp• 7 minutes
- Inverting and Non-Inverting Amplifiers• 9 minutes
- Summing and Difference Amplifiers• 6 minutes
- Cascaded Op-Amp Stages• 7 minutes
- Voltage Gain and Feedback• 8 minutes
- Comparator and Instrumentation Amplifier• 8 minutes
- Non-Ideal Op-Amp• 7 minutes
- Module Wrap-Up Video• 3 minutes
10 readings• Total 100 minutes
- The Ideal Op-Amp• 10 minutes
- Inverting and Non-Inverting Amplifiers• 10 minutes
- Summing and Difference Amplifiers• 10 minutes
- Cascaded OP-AMP Stages• 10 minutes
- Voltage Gain and Feedback• 10 minutes
- Comparator and Instrumentation Amplifier • 10 minutes
- Non-Ideal Op-Amp• 10 minutes
- Summary • 10 minutes
- Recommended Reading: Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps)• 10 minutes
- Course Summary• 10 minutes
9 assignments• Total 98 minutes
- Test Yourself: Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps) • 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: The Ideal Op-Amp • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Inverting and Non-Inverting Amplifiers • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Summing and Difference Amplifiers • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Cascaded OP-AMP Stages • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Voltage Gain and Feedback • 6 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Comparator and Instrumentation Amplifier • 4 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Non-Ideal Op-Amp • 4 minutes
- Let's Practice: Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps)• 30 minutes
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