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Define the following electronic terms: intrinsic semiconductor, n-type
material, p-type material, doping, covalent bonding, pentavalentatoms
and trivalent atoms. (I)
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Describe the operation of both a forward and reverse-biased diode.
(II)
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Analyze small and large-signal diode circuits. (III, IV)
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Describe the functions of the base, emitter and collector of a bipolar
transistor, and how they are biased. (V)
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Identify and describe the various forms of transistor biasing and how
an operating point is selected. (VI)
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Solve for all DC voltages, and current in the three basic transistor
amplifiers configurations (Common Emitter (CE), Common Base (CB), and
Common Collector (CC). (VII, VIII)
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Calculate input and output impedances and voltage gain for a given
configuration, using the AC model of the three basic transistor
amplifier configurations. (VII, VIII)
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Explain the concept of the transconductance and its effect on the
Field Effect Transistor amplifier gain. (IX)
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Describe the operation of common-source, common-drain, and common-gate
amplifier and draw schematic diagrams for each. (IX)
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Apply the scientific method in inquire and deduction relating the
laws, theories and axioms of solid-state devices to specific
laboratory experiments. (I-XI)
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Explain the concept of differential versus common-mode signals. (X)
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Analyze a differential amplifier, computer gain, input impedance and
common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). (X)
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Explain the concept of open-loop vs closed loop responses of an
amplifier and relate to amplifier stability. (XI)
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Calculate voltage gains, input and output impedance and bandwidths for
inverting and non-inverting operational amplifier (OP-AMP) circuits.
(XII)
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