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Explain the concept of differential versus common-mode signals. (I)
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| 2.
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Analyze a differential amplifier; compute gain, input impedance and
common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). (I)
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| 3.
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Explain the concept of open-loop vs. closed loop response of an
amplifier and relate to amplifier stability. (II)
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| 4.
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Calculate voltage gains, input and output impedance and bandwidths for
inverting and non-inverting operational amplifier (OP-AMP) circuits.
(III)
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| 5.
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Analyze differential, instrumentation and bridge amplifiers that use
operational amplifiers. (IV)
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| 6.
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Describe the operation of circuits using operational amplifiers with
positive feedback. (V)
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| 7.
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Use basic analysis techniques to describe how operational amplifiers
are used to generate waveforms. (V)
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| 8.
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Discuss operational amplifier characteristics that may effect
performance, including bias currents, offset voltages and currents,
drift, frequency response and slew rate. (VI)
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| 9.
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Analyze basic low-pass, high-pass, notch and bandpass active filters.
(VII)
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| 10.
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Analyze fixed and variable-voltage IC regulators in terms of ripple,
regulation and thermal characteristics. (VIII)
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| 11.
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Explain the operating characteristics of the silicon controlled
rectifier and triac in switching applications. (IX)
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| 12.
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Apply the scientific method of inquiry and deduction relating the
laws, theories and axioms of operational amplifiers, power supplies,
and regulators to specific laboratory experiments.
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| 13.
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Apply the scientific method of inquiry and deduction relating the
laws, theories and axioms of operational amplifiers, power supplies,
and regulators to specific laboratory experiments. (Labs)
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| 14.
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Discuss series, shunt and switching voltage regulators, stating the
advantages and disadvantages of each. (VIII)
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| 15.
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Analyze fixed-and variable-voltage integrated circuits (IC) regulators
in terms of ripple, regulation and thermal characteristics. (IX)
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| 16.
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Explain the operating characteristics of the silicon controlled
rectifier (SCR) and triac in switching applications. (X)
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