FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS

Paper Code: 
GBDA 402A
Credits: 
4
Periods/week: 
4
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to

1. Develop the fundamental knowledge of electronics by learning various topics viz. circuit analysis, network theorems, P-N diode equation, transistors and transistor amplifiers.

2. Learn logic gates and IC’s.

Course Outcomes (COs).

Course Outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

 
 

On completion of this course, the students will:

CO211. Understanding of basic Electronics components concepts and theories.

CO212. Understanding of semiconductor components concepts and theories.

CO213. Analyze different types of transistors and its configurations

CO214. Analyze different types of ICs and its fabrication.

CO215. Develop a skill to build digital logic circuits using basic logic gates and universal gates.

Approach in teaching. Interactive Lectures, Discussion and Demonstration. 

Learning activities for the students.

Practice modules and Assignments.

Practical File Preparation, Assignments, Semester end examinations.

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Resistors. Concept of resistance, ohm’s law, types of resisters, colour code. Inductors. Concept of inductance, inductive reactance, types of inductors, Concept of capacitance, capacitive reactance, types of capacitors 
Definition of Open and short circuits, Kirchoff’s laws, Superposition theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Maximum power transformer theorem (statements only)
 
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Conductors, insulator Semiconductors, Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, n and p type semiconductor, p-n junction diode, working, depletion layer, VI characteristics of diode, forward and reverse resistances of diode, breakdown voltage. Zener diode, Tunnel diode, Varactor diode or Varicap diode, Light emitting diode, schottky diode (Only symbol except working) 
 
 
12.00
Unit III: 
PNP and NPN transistors, current components in BJT, CB , CC , CE configurations of transistor and bias conditions ( cut off, active, and saturation regions) , input/output characteristics, transistor as an amplifier. symbol of FET, JFET, MOSFET, Thyristor -SCR
 
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Advantages and Disadvantages of integrated circuits, Inside an IC package, IC classifications, Monolithic IC Fabrication of components on monolithic IC, IC packaging, IC symbols, Scale of integration, some circuits using ICs
 
 
12.00
Unit V: 

 

Analog and Digital signals, Advantages and Limitation of digital systems,, Digital logic levels,  Number Systems (Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal), Binary arithmetic, Number system conversion, Rules of Boolean Algebra, Simplification of Boolean algebra, DE Morgan’s Theorem, Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, Ex OR, Ex NOR), Combinational Logic Design. Standards representation for logical expression, Minimization of logical functions in terms of Maxterm and Minterm, Simplifications of Boolean equations using K-maps, don’t care conditions.

Analog and Digital signals, Advantages and Limitation of digital systems,, Digital logic levels,  Number Systems (Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal), Binary arithmetic, Number system conversion, Rules of Boolean Algebra, Simplification of Boolean algebra, DE Morgan’s Theorem, Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, Ex OR, Ex NOR), Combinational Logic Design. Standards representation for logical expression, Minimization of logical functions in terms of Maxterm and Minterm, Simplifications of Boolean equations using K-maps, don’t care conditions.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. R. P. Jain, “Modern Digital Electronics”, Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company limited.
  2. S. Salivahanan & S. Arivyhgan, “Digital circuits and design”,Vikas Publishing house Pvt.Ltd.
  3. VK Mehta, ”Fundamentals of electronics”, 11th Edition, S Chand Publication House.
  4. B.L. Theraja ,“Basic Electronics and Solid State”, S.Chand, 2006.
  5. Millman & Halkias, “Integrated Electronics, Analog and Digital circuits and systems”, 3rd Edition, Mc Graw Hill Ltd.
  6. Soni and Gupta, “Electronic devices and circuits”, Dhanpat Rai and Sons.

 

 

REFERENCES: 
  1. Malvino, Brown, “Digital Computer Electronics. An Introduction to Microcomputers”, 5rd edition, McGraw Hill
  2. Moris Mano, “Digital Logic and Computer Design”, PHI Publications, 2002.
  3. Malvino Leach, "Digital Principles and Application", Mc Graw Hill Publications.
  4. Malvino, “Digital Computer Electronics”, Mc Graw Hill Publications.

 

E RESOURCES

JOURNALS

  • International Journal of Electronics, Taylor & Francis: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tetn20/current
  • Journal of the Brazilian Computer Society, SpringerOpen, https://journal-bcs.springeropen.com/
  • Journal of Internet Services and Applications, SpringerOpen: https://jisajournal.springeropen.com/

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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