LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide the student with the basic methods and tools for the analysis and design of electronic circuits and systems: 1. operation of the main electronic components; 2. analysis and simulation of electronic circuits (analog and digital) of medium complexity; 3. design of simple analog and digital circuits. The course contents are strictly connected to the objectives of the Course Degree to provide a systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of electronic and telecommunications engineering, also in relation to the evolution of the concept of electronic system from integration of blocks to integration of functions in a single system.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquisition of the basic methods and tools to be able to analyze and design circuits and electronic systems made with discrete components or integrated circuits.

Acquisition of specific technical contents:

- Operation of the main electronic components (eg diodes, bipolar transistors, FET transistors)

- Methods and tools for theoretical analysis, design, and simulation of basic electronic circuits.

Learning results

- Understanding of the functioning of the main electronic components (diodes, bipolar transistors, FET transistors), and their potentialities and limitations in the creation of discrete and integrated electronic circuits.

- Ability to analyze and study the behavior of basic electronic circuits by a circuit simulator.

- Ability to design basic electronic circuits starting from project specifications.

PREREQUISITES

- Basic knowledge of Mathematics and Physics

- Foundations of Circuit Theory

TEACHING METHODS

The course is delivered through frontal lectures including both theoretical aspects and applied exercises to analysis and design problems.

The course materials can be found on Aulaweb.

Students are strongly encouraged to actively use the discussion Forum for explanations and clarifications, both on theoretical and practical aspects, also related to exercises.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Introduction to semiconductor physics.

- Structure and functioning of electronic components: diodes, bipolar transistors, FET transistors.

- General techniques of analysis and design of electronic circuits in static and dynamic conditions.

- Electronic circuit operation, analysis and design, e.g. current mirrors, active loads, amplifiers, differential amplifiers.

- Operational amplifiers: circuit structure, open and closed loop operation, examples of use.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Reference material

- Slides and course material in pdf electronic format.

Bibliography

- Sedra, Smith,  Circuiti per la  Microelettronica, ed. Edises.

- Jaeger, Blalock, Microelettronica, ed. McGraw Hill.