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Describe the effects of forward and reverse bias on charge carriers in
a PN junction. (I)
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Use manufacturers' diode specifications and ratings to explain the
fundamental components of a DC power supply. (II)
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Describe bipolar junction transistor (BJT) operation. (II)
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| 4.
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Use manufacturers' BJT specifications and ratings in explaining common
BJT biasing circuits. (III)
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Describe field effect transistor (FET) operation. (IV)
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| 6.
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Use manufacturers' FET specifications and ratings in explaining common
FET biasing ciruits. (IV)
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Describe fundamental amplifier characteristics. (V)
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| 8.
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Use small signal models of the BJT and the FET to explain the
operation of single and multistage small signal amplifiers. (V)
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| 9.
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Explain the effects of capacitance on the frequency response of
amplifier circuits using BODE plots. (V)
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| 10.
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Describe the characteristics of an operational amplifier (Op Amp.)
(VI)
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Describe feedback theory. (VI)
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| 12.
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Describe and plot the parameters of a square wave. (VII)
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Evaluate the operation of bistable, monostable, and astable
multivibrator circuits. (VII)
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Explain the use of Op Amps as active filters and in oscillator
circuits. (VII)
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Describe the use of Op Amps in instrumentation circuits. (VII)
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| 16.
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Explain the principles of power dissipation in a transistor. (VIII)
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| 17.
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Describe the different types of amplifier classes and push-pull
amplifier principles. (VIII)
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| 18.
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Describe the operation and use of the SCR and Triac. (IX)
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| 19.
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Describe the operation and use of displays, photodiodes, and
phototransistors. (IX)
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| 20.
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Explain the operation of Zener diodes, BJTs, FETs, and Op Amps in
power supply regulator circuits. (X)
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| 21.
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Explain the operating principles of a switching power supply. (X)
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