Study Guide

Objective

After completion of the course the students can design, analyze and measure advanced BJT transistor amplifier structures. They understand the concepts of class A, class B, class AB and class C power amplifiers. The students are able to use field effect transistors instead of bipolar transistors in their circuits. They can realize the circuits on a printed circuit board using through-hole components and are able to realize the board using a milling machine.

Content

Small signal analysis of bipolar transistor amplifiers
Cascaded (i.e. multiorder) bipolar transistor amplifiers
Differential amplifiers and current mirrors
MOSFET, JFET and their semiconductor structure
LC oscillators
FET-amplifiers
Power amplifiers
Advanced analog electronics project

Prerequisites

Electronics 2 or equivalent knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.