Rex N. Fisher                             Computer Science and Engineering Department, BYU-Idaho

ECE 350 Electronic Devices & Circuits

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[ECE 350 Assignments]     [ECE 350 Course Outline] 

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IMPORTANT: More details regarding schedules, assignments, and policies are available to registered students on I-Learn.  These items are subject to change, but students will be given advance notification of any changes.

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Course Description:

 

Introduction to semiconductor devices.  Principles of rectifiers, zener diodes, and other pn junction devices.  Diode applications such as voltage rectifiers, voltage multipliers, voltage regulators, clippers, and clampers.   Principles, biasing, modeling, and small signal applications of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors.  Students must design, build, and demonstrate electronic equipment that meets given specifications.  A student presentation is required.  Laboratory exercises are included. 

 

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Course Objectives:

 

At the conclusion of this course students will be able to:

1. Design, analyze, and troubleshoot circuits with diodes, BJTs, and FETs using models of various complexity;
2. Use CAE software to model circuits with diodes, BJTs, and FETs;
3. Construct semiconductor circuits and observe their operation using basic laboratory instruments;
4. Design and construct electronic equipment according to written specifications;
5. Test a design to determine whether it meets required physical, operational, and storage specifications;
6. Make technical presentations.

 

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Course Prerequisite:

 

ECE/CompE 250

 

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Required Texts:

 

Microelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design, 3rd Ed by Neamen
(ISBN 0-07-252362-X)

 

Recommended Texts:

 

Downloadable Data Sheets

 

More Data Sheets

 

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Required/Recommended Software: 

 

A CD containing circuit simulation software is included with your text.  You also have the option, however, of using one of the packages listed below if you wish.

 

PSpice Student Version: This is the student version of the Cadence circuit simulation software available in our labs.  This program makes it easy to include schematic diagrams in your lab reports.  Be sure to also download the documentation from this web site.

 

CircuitMaker: This is similar to PSpice (above).  While it is a little less powerful, it is easier to use.  This program also makes it easy to include schematic diagrams in your lab reports.  Use this Screen Capture Software  to copy them from CircuitMaker to your document.

 

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Class Score Calculation:

 

Exams & Quizzes:      40%
Homework:                  15%
Lab Experiments:       20%
HW Design Projects: 20%
Portfolio:                        5%

Total:                          100%

 

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Grading Scale:

 

93% - 100%  A
90% - 92%    A-
87% - 89%    B+
83% - 86%    B
80% - 82%    B-
77% - 79%    C+
73% - 76%    C
70% - 72%    C-
67%- 69%     D+
63% - 66%    D
60% - 62%    D-