CMPE 330 - Electric Circuits II

Units: 3
A study of transistor-amplifier design, small- and large-signal models for diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETS, including operating points, biasing, and frequency responses. Active filters and amplifier topologies and design strategies. Introduction to design and operation of digital circuit components. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

Prerequisites: ENGR 230 with C- or better.
Co-requisites: ENGR 200, MATH285
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze and compute voltage, current, and power in circuits with passive and active components;
Understand the design and operation of transistor amplifiers;
Understand small- and large-signal models and DC operating points for circuit components;
Understand the design and operation of digital circuit components;
Utilize circuit analysis software and hardware to compute electrical quantities in transistor-based circuits; Develop greater general knowledge of household electronic devices.