Faculty of Engineering

Subject Code:	EEN1016
Objective:	To provide a sound understanding of basic electronics devices such as diodes, transistors and their applications.
Pre-Requisite:	None
Credit Hours:	3
Contact Hours:	53 hours (lectures, tutorials & laboratory experiments)
Assessment:	Lab: 10% Tutorial/ assignment: 15% Test/Quiz: 15% Final Examination: 60%

Laboratory:	1. Diode Circuits 2. Transistor Circuits
Details of Assignment:	Example: Title:Title:PSpice simulation design based on the diode circuits and transistor circuits. Objective:To introduce the use of software simulation tool (PSpice) to verify and analyze circuits. Type: Software Simulation / Program design and implementation Description: This assignment contains 2 questions on some diode and BJT circuits. Students will learn theoretically about circuit design, simulation and analysis. A tutorial on PSpice is provided for students to learn to use some of the functions of the software simulation tool. This assignment intends to provide opportunity for students to learn the basic skills in circuit design, simulation and analysis, thus the building up of the skills is highly dependent on students’ efforts. Guidelines are given along with the assignment questions. Students are advised to understand the way of design, the chosen conditions/considerations, the way of analysis, the information gained from the analysis, etc.
References:	Rashid, "Microelectronic Circuits: Analysis and Design", PWS Publishing, 1998 Millman & Halkias, "Integrated Electronics", 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1971 R.T. Paynter, "Introductory Electronic Devices and Circuits", 4th Ed., New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1989

Course Contents

Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices

Nature of Atom, Energy-band in semiconductors, Electrons and holes in an intrinsic semiconductor, P and N doping, impurity level, Transport phenomena in semiconductor
P-N Junction as a Circuit Element

Diode Circuits

Bipolar Junction Transistor

Transistor Amplifier Circuits

Learning Outcome of Subject

At the completion of the subject, students should be able to perform the following tasks:

apply the basic concept of band structure, doping and carrier transport in semiconductor.
explain the concept and operation principles of PN junction and the diode application as a circuit element
elaborate the operation principles of BJT and its characteristics.
apply the graphical analysis on the various configurations of BJT as circuit amplifiers.
apply the Miller’s Theorem and the hybrid model
design, test and analyze the basic diode circuits and transistor amplifier circuits.

Programme Outcomes (% of contribution)

Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering. - 60%
Capability to communicate effectively.- 10%
Acquisition of technical competence in specialized areas of engineering discipline.- 10%
Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a system approach. - 5%
Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions.- 10%
Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team. - 5%