OVERVIEW

The course provides the basic tools for the analysis of electronic circuits and systems. The expected learning outcomes are: being able to understand the operation of electronic devices; being able to analyze electronic circuits and to study their behavior by means of the LTSpice simulator .

AIMS AND CONTENT

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 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 engineering.

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.

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 operation of the main electronic components (diodes, bipolar transistors, FET transistors), and their potentialities and limitations in discrete components electronic circuits.

- Ability to analyze and study the behavior of basic electronic circuits also by using 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 teaching is provided through lectures of a theoretical nature and others in which the resolution of exercises is presented i.e. it illustrates how to apply the teaching contents to analysis and design problems. The use of the circuit simulator (i.e. SPICE) for the analysis of the operation of transistor circuits will be illustrated.
The teaching material can be found on the teaching site on Aulaweb.
Students are strongly encouraged to actively use the teaching discussion forum to ask for explanations and clarifications, both on topics of a theoretical nature of teaching and on carrying out exercises.
Attendance at the lessons is strongly recommended.
Self-assessment tests are offered.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Introduction to semiconductor physics.

- Structure and operation 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. e.g. signal amplifiers, differential amplifiers.

This course, dealing with topics of scientific-technological interest such as analog electronic systems, contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda:

8.2 (Achieving higher standards of economic productivity through diversification, technological progress and innovation, also with particular attention to high added value and work intensive sectors)

9.5 (Increase scientific research, improve the technological capabilities of the industrial sector in all states - especially in developing countries - as well as encourage innovations and substantially increase, by 2030, the number of employees for every million people, in the research and development sector and expenditure on research – both public and private – and on development)

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.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MAURIZIO VALLE (President)

DANIELE CAVIGLIA (President Substitute)

PAOLO GASTALDO (President Substitute)

LUCIA SEMINARA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/9273/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of a written test and oral examination (only accessible if the written test is passed with higher mark than 16/30).

Students with specific learning disabilities (DSA) will be allowed to adopt specific methods and supports that will be established on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the Delegate of the Engineering courses in the Commission for the inclusion of students with disabilities.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written test is organized in two parts. Part A consists of questions that concern all the subjects of the teaching and allow to evaluate the theoretical knowledge acquired. Part B consists of circuit analysis/design problems of reduced complexity, to be solved on the basis of the specifications provided, and has the purpose of evaluating the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to solving circuit problems.

In case of passing the written test, it is necessary to carry out an oral test in which, starting from the evaluation of the written test, the achievement of the educational objectives of the course and the level of knowledge acquired by the student are verified.

The following are evaluated: the acquisition of the concepts presented in the teaching, the ability to apply these concepts to the resolution of circuit analysis/design exercises and the student's reasoning ability.

The exam is not passed when the training objectives have not been achieved; in this case the student is invited to deepen the study.

Exam schedule