FYS235 Electronics

This course provides a strong foundation in analogue electronics, emphasizing circuit analysis, semiconductor devices, and practical applications. Students will develop essential skills in analyzing and designing analogue electronic circuits, understanding semiconductor device operation, and applying analogue circuit concepts in real-world applications.

Topics:

• DC circuits and circuit analysis fundamentals
• AC circuits and RLC components
• Semiconductor Physics
• Semiconductor Diodes and applications
• Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) and applications
• Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and applications
• Operational amplifiers and applications
• Practical application circuits such as power supplies, filters, amplifiers and oscillators

Learn and apply fundamental electronics principles to comprehend the rapidly evolving modern electronic applications. Additionally, students will develop the skills to design, analyze, and evaluate circuits and electronic systems, enabling them to innovate and contribute to new technological advancements.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Apply fundamental circuit analysis techniques to DC and AC circuits.
• Understand the physics of semiconductors, including PN junctions, diodes, and transistors.
• Design and implement circuits using diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field-effect transistors (FETs) and operational amplifiers (op-amps)
• Simulate electronic circuits using simulation software and compare the results with theoretical calculations to validate your design.
• Proficiently use common laboratory instruments such as multimeters (for measuring resistance, voltage, and current), oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies to test and evaluate circuits.
• Find and interpret datasheets and specifications for effective circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Understand that electronics is grounded in a few core principles, yet successful circuit design requires precision, creativity, and practical techniques to ensure circuits function as intended.