EET 140 - Semiconductors and Devices I

5 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): EET 126

Course Description: Introduction to semiconductor devices. Characteristics and biasing of diodes and transistors. Analysis, troubleshooting of circuits using diodes and bipolar transistors. Application of transistors as amplifiers and switches are analyzed and students learn to troubleshoot. There are two practical projects for designing, building, and verifying operation of a power-supply and Class A amplifier. A 3-hour per week laboratory includes the application of computer tools in circuit design, evaluation, troubleshooting, and analysis. Some labs and projects can be done remotely. Promotes and supports sustainable and green technologies.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the theory and operational characteristics of Regulated Power Supplies and Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) amplifier circuits (voltage divider and two supply emitter bias).
CLO#2: Demonstrate the ability to use solid state concepts, mathematical models, graphs, calculations, and analysis to predict Class A Bipolar Junction Transistor amplifier static (DC) and dynamic (AC) operational characteristics. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#3: Access and use specification sheets and other relevant documentation to determine operational parameters and characteristics.
CLO#4: Use electronic test equipment to evaluate and troubleshoot Power Supplies and Bipolar Junction Transistor amplifier circuits.
CLO#5: Demonstrate proper safety procedures for personal, equipment and components (ESD) when designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting electronic circuits.
CLO#6: Document circuit functions, data collection procedures, troubleshooting procedures and descriptions (verbal and written) that meet program standards.