Electron Devices and Circuits

Electron Devices and Circuits - Engineering Subject

Electron Devices and Circuits - EC3301 3rd Semester EEE Dept | 2021 Regulation | Anna University Engineering Subject Paper

Review of Semiconductor Materials (Pre-requisite)

1. Review of Semiconductor Materials (Pre-requisite) - Electron Devices and Circuits | Introduction

2. The Structure of Matter - Semiconductor Materials

3. The Energy-Band Theory - Classification of Materials | Semiconductor Materials

4. Intrinsic Semiconductors

5. Extrinsic Semiconductors - Types

6. n – Type semiconductor - Extrinsic Semiconductors

7. p-Type Semiconductor - Extrinsic Semiconductors

Unit I: PN Junction Devices

1. PN Junction Devices - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. P-N Junction

3. Drift Current - PN Junction Devices

4. Diffusion Current - PN Junction Devices

5. Unbiased P-N Junction

6. The P-N Junction Diode - Symbol, Biasing, Types

7. Forward Biasing of P-N Junction Diode

8. Reverse Biasing of P-N Junction Diode

9. Complete V-l Characteristics of a Diode - Effect of Temperature, Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications

10. V-l Characteristics Equation of a Diode

11. Derivation of V-l Characteristics of P-N Junction Diode

12. Transition Capacitance (CT) - PN Junction Diode

13. Diffusion Capacitance - PN Junction Diode

14. Circuit Model of a Diode - PN Junction Diode

15. Rectifiers - Important characteristics

16. Half Wave Rectifier - Circuit Diagram, Operations, Calculation, Formula, Advantages, Disadvantages, Solved Example Problem

17. Full Wave Rectifier - Circuit Diagram, Operations, Calculation, Formula, Advantages, Solved Example Problem

18. Bridge Rectifier - Circuit Diagram, Operations, Calculation, Formula, Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications, Solved Example Problem

19. Comparison of Rectifier Circuits

20. LED - Symbols, Operation working principle, Construction, Biasing, Advantages, Disadvantages, Comparison, Applications, Solved Example Problem

21. Seven Segment Display - Types, Symbols, Operation, Construction, Applications

22. Laser Diode - Symbols, Operation, Construction, Classification, Applications

23. Zener Diode - Symbols, Circuit Diagram, Operation principle, Characteristics, Equivalent Circuit, Breakdown Mechanisms, Comparison, Specifications, Applications

24. Block Schematic of Regulated Power Supply - Block Diagram

25. Zener Voltage Regulator - Circuit Diagram, VI Characteristics, Solved Example Problems

26. Two Marks Questions with Answers - PN Junction Devices | Electron Devices and Circuits

27. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - PN Junction Devices | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit II: (a) Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

1. Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Transistors, Types and Advantages of BJT

3. Structure of pnp and npn Transistors - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

4. Principle of Operation of Transistors - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

5. CB, CE and CC Transistor Configurations - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

6. Biasing of BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistors

7. Biasing Stability - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

8. Stability Factor - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

9. Different Biasing Circuits - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

10. Bias Compensation Techniques - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

11. Biasing Transistors for Switching Circuits - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

12. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) | Electron Devices and Circuits

13. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit II: (b) Junction Field Effect Transistor (JEET)

1. Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Important features of FET

3. Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) - Structure of Channel

4. Operation of p-Channel and n-Channel (JFET) - Junction Field Effect Transistor

5. Characteristics of JFET - Drain and Transfer Characteristics

6. The Pinch-off Voltage Vp (JFET) - Solved Example Problems | Junction Field Effect Transistor

7. Biasing of JFET - Solved Example Problems | Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET)

8. Analysis of Voltage Divider Biasing using Graphical Method - Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET)

9. Use of JFET as a WR or VDR - Application | Junction Field Effect Transistor

10. Comparison of BJT and JFET

11. JFET Amplifiers

12. Common Source Amplifier with self Bias (Unbypassed R3) - Junction Field Effect Transistor (JEET)

13. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) | Electron Devices and Circuits

14. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - Junction Field Effect Transistor (JEET) | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit II: (c) MOSFET

1. MOSFET - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Types of MOSFET

3. Depletion MOSFET (D-MOSFET) - Construction, Operation, Symbols, Characteristics, Parameters

4. Enhancement MOSFET (E-MOSFET) - Construction, Operation, Symbols, Characteristics, Parameters

5. Nonideal Current Voltage Characteristics of MOSFET

6. Biasing of MOSFET - Solved Example Problems

7. MOSFET: Solved Example Problems for Practice

8. Comparison between MOSFETs

9. Comparison between BJT and MOSFET

10. Two Marks Questions with Answers - MOSFET | Electron Devices and Circuits

11. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - MOSFET | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit II: (d) UJT Thyristor and IGBT

1. UJT Thyristor and IGBT - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Unijunction Transistor (UJT) - Construction, Principle of Operation, Symbols, Equivalent Circuit, Characteristics, Applications, Solved Example Problems

3. Introduction to Thyristor

4. Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) - Construction, Principle of Operation, Symbols, Equivalent Circuit, Characteristics, Parameters, Merits, Demerits, Applications

5. Diac - Construction, Principle of Operation, Symbols, Equivalent Circuit, Characteristics, Applications

6. Triac - Construction, Principle of Operation, Symbols, Characteristics, Merits, Demerits

7. IGBT - Construction, Principle of Operation, Symbols, Characteristics, Merits, Demerits, Applications

8. Two Marks Questions with Answers - UJT Thyristor and IGBT | Electron Devices and Circuits

9. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - UJT Thyristor and IGBT | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit III: (a) BJT Amplifiers

1. BJT Amplifiers - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. CE, CB and CC Amplifiers - BJT Amplifiers

3. Two Port Devices and the Hybrid Model - BJT Amplifiers

4. Transistor Hybrid Model - 4 h-parameters and its benefits | BJT Amplifiers

5. Small Signal Amplifier Performance In terms of h-parameters - Solved Example Problems | BJT Amplifiers

6. Method for Analysis of a Transistor Circuit - BJT Amplifiers

7. Analysis of Transistor Amplifier Configurations using Simplified h-parameter Model - Solved Example Problems | BJT Amplifiers

8. Analysis of CE Amplifier with Collector to Base Bias - Miller’s Theorem, Solved Example Problems | BJT Amplifiers

9. Analysis of CE Amplifier with an Emitter Resistance - Solved Example Problems | BJT Amplifiers

10. Frequency Response of an BJT Amplifier - Solved Example Problems

11. Analysis of CE, CB and CC Amplifiers using re Model - BJT Amplifiers | Solved Example Problems

12. Two Marks Questions with Answers - BJT Amplifiers | Electron Devices and Circuits

13. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - BJT Amplifiers | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit III: (b) MOSFET Amplifier

1. MOSFET Amplifier - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Operation of MOSFET amplifier

3. Small Signal Parameters of MOSFET

4. MOSFET Small Signal Model - Equivalent circuit, Solved Example Problems

5. Analysis of Common-Source (CS) Amplifier - Equivalent circuit, Solved Example Problems | MOSFET Amplifier

6. Analysis of Common-Drain (CD) or Source Follower Amplifier - Equivalent circuit, Solved Example Problems | MOSFET Amplifier

7. Internal Capacitances of MOSFET and High Frequency Model

8. Frequency Response of CS Amplifier - Solved Example Problems | MOSFET Amplifier

9. Two Marks Questions with Answers - MOSFET Amplifier | Electron Devices and Circuits

10. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - MOSFET Amplifier | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit IV: Multistage and Differential Amplifiers

1. Multistage and Differential Amplifiers - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Multistage Amplifiers - Equivalent circuit, Solved Example Problems

3. Two Stage RC Coupled CE-CB Cascode Amplifier - Equivalent circuit, Features, Calculations, Solved Example Problems | Multistage Amplifiers

4. BiCMOS Amplifiers - Equivalent circuit, Solved Example Problems | Multistage Amplifiers

5. Introduction to Differential Amplifier

6. Basics of Differential Amplifier - Definition, Features, modes, Formula, Derivation, Solved Example Problems

7. Emitter Coupled Differential Amplifier - Equivalent circuit, Mode Operation

8. Configurations of Differential Amplifier

9. D.C. Analysis of Differential Amplifier

10. A.C. Analysis of Differential Amplifier using h-Parameters

11. Methods of improving CMRR - Differential Amplifiers

12. Single Tuned Amplifiers

13. Single Tuned Capacitive Coupled Amplifier

14. Neutralization Methods - Tuned Amplifiers

15. Advantages and Disadvantages of Tuned Amplifiers

16. Applications of Tuned Amplifiers

17. Concept of Power Amplifiers (Large Signal Amplifiers) - Features, Impendance Matching, Analysis

18. Classification of Power Amplifiers

19. Comparison of Power Amplifier classes

20. Push Pull Class B Power Amplifier - Operation of the circuit, Equivalent circuit, Calculation, Advantages, Disadvantages

21. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Multistage and Differential Amplifiers | Electron Devices and Circuits

22. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - Multistage and Differential Amplifiers | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit V: (a) Feedback Amplifiers

1. Feedback Amplifiers - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Feedback Amplifiers: Definition, Types, Applications

3. Classification of Amplifiers - with Equivalent circuit

4. Block Diagram of Feedback Amplifiers

5. Advantages of Negative Feedback in amplifiers

6. The Four Basic Feedback Topologies - Feedback Amplifiers

7. Gain with Feedback - Feedback Amplifiers

8. Cut-off Frequencies and Bandwidth with Feedback - Feedback Amplifiers

9. Distortion with Feedback - Feedback Amplifiers

10. Input and Output Resistance - Feedback Amplifiers

11. Summary of Effect of Negative Feedback on Amplifier - Solved Example Problems

12. Method of Identifying Feedback Topology and Analysis of a Feedback Amplifier

13. Analysis of Feedback Amplifiers

14. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Feedback Amplifiers | Electron Devices and Circuits

15. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - Feedback Amplifiers | Electron Devices and Circuits

Unit V: (b) Oscillators

1. Oscillators - Electron Devices and Circuits

2. Oscillators: Introduction

3. Positive Feedback and Oscillators

4. Barkhausen Criterion for Oscillators

5. Classification of Oscillators

6. RC Phase Shift Oscillator

7. Wlen Bridge Oscillator - Derivation of Frequency, Advantages, Disadvantages, Comparison, Solved Example Problems

8. LC Oscillators - Principle of Operation

9. A General Form of LC Oscillator Circuit

10. Hartley Oscillator - Transistorised, Derivation of Frequency, Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications, Equivalent Circuit, Solved Example Problems

11. Colpitt's Oscillator - Types, Transistorised, Derivation of Frequency, Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications, Equivalent Circuit, Solved Example Problems

12. Clapp Oscillator - Construction, Principle of Operation, Advantages, Equivalent Circuit, Solved Example Problems

13. Frequency Stability of Oscillator

14. Crystal Oscillators - Construction, Equivalent circuit, Principle of Operation, Solved Example Problems

15. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Oscillators | Electron Devices and Circuits

16. University Questions with Answers (Long Answered Questions) - Electron Devices and Circuits | Oscillators