COURSE GUIDE

The School of Science and Technology

Diploma in Engineering

EGE217

Electronics 1
Academic year 2009

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Contents

Page
& Module Introduction 3
& Lecturer’s Contact Details 3
& Module Syllabus 4
& Learning Outcomes 4
& Semester Plan Synopsis 7
& Assignment and Assessment Criteria 7
& Recommended Reading Lists 7
& Expected Class Contact 8
& Warning: Plagiarism, Syndication and Cheating 11

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Module Introduction by the Module Leader

Hi! Welcome to my Electronics 1 class – Module EGE217.

EGE217 introduces students to the basic operation of diode and transistors. Students would be able
to explain the basic operation of a diode and transistors. The Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) and
Field Effect Transistors (FET) will be studied in this subject. Students are also expected to be able to
differentiate between the d.c analysis and a.c analysis for both transistors.

The objective of this course is to develop basic understanding of Electronics, which concentrates on
diodes and transistors.

Module leader’s Contact Details

Name:

Ms. Siti Hamimah Sh. Ismail

Room:
H210 (Hospitality Block)

Email: hamimah@nilai.edu.my

Tel : 06-8502338 (321)

Consultation Hours: Tuesday 8am – 10am

Thursday 8 am – 10am

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Module Syllabus

Subject ELECTRONICS 1

Code EGE217
Subject status Major
Level Diploma
Credit value 3; representing 2 lecture hours x 14 weeks
2 tutorial hours x 10 weeks
2 laboratory hours per week x 4 weeks

Prerequisite None
(if any)
Method of Lecture, Tutorial & Laboratory
Delivery
Assessment 50% Coursework
50% Final examination

Lecturer Ms. Siti Hamimah Sh. Ismail

Semester Three / Year 1

Objective(s) The module develops an understanding of basic electronic devices such as

of Subject semiconductors, diodes and transistors; and their applications.

Learning After the successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:
Outcomes
- Describe the basic concept of semiconductors, transistors construction
and operation.

- Summarize various types of transistors, analysis techniques and their

applications.

- apply the standard techniques used in the analysis of electronic circuit,

e.g.: small signal analysis, quiescent points, bias, load lines.

- relate how transistors can be used as an amplifier.

Synopsis of EGE217 introduces the basic theory of electronics; semiconductors, diodes

subject and transistors, with numerous practical examples and applications.

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Subject Topics to be covered in the teaching process: Hours
Outline
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices 8
- Introduction to semiconductors: semiconductor materials,
atoms, covalent bonds, conduction in semiconductor crystals
- N-type and P-type semiconductors
- PN junctions and the effect of biasing the PN junction

Laboratory
- Diode

Diodes and Applications 10

- Types of rectifier diodes: half-wave rectifiers full wave
rectifiers and bridge rectifier
- Rectifier filters: choke input filter and capacitor input filter
- Applications: diode limiting and clamping circuits, voltage
multipliers
- The diode data sheet

Laboratory
- Rectifier

Special Diodes 8
- Zener diodes and zener diode specifications
- Varactor diodes and optical diodes

Laboratory
- Zener Diode

Bipolar Junction Transistors 8

- Transistor construction
- Basic transistor operation
- Transistor parameters and ratings
- The transistor as a voltage amplifier
- The transistor as a switch

Laboratory
- Transistor

Bipolar Transistor Biasing 8

- The DC operating point
- Biasing: base bias, emitter bias, voltage-divider bias, collector
feedback bias

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Small Signal Bipolar Amplifiers 8
- Small signal amplifier operation
- Transistor AC equivalent circuits
- Common emitter amplifiers, common collector amplifiers,
common base amplifiers, multistage amplifiers

Field Effect Transistor and Biasing 6

- Junction field effect transistor (JFET)
- JFET characteristics and parameters
- JFET biasing
- the metal oxide semiconductor FET (MOSFET)
- MOSFET characteristics and parameters
- MOSFET biasing

Total 56

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Assessment Details

This module is assessed by both coursework and examination

Percentage coursework: 50%

∗ Mid-Term Test – 20%

∗ Quiz 1 – 5%
∗ Quiz 2 − 5%
∗ Assignment − 10%
∗ Lab – 10%

Percentage exam: 50%

At the end of this module there will be an examination of three hours duration. Section A which
contributes 60% of the total marks is compulsary while Section B contributes 40%, with five questions,
answer four.

Regulations
Test, Quizzes and Assignments

There will be approximately two quizzes throughout the semester. We will try to end each class with a
60 minute quiz. It will be helpful to bring a hand held calculator to class.

Students must take the test and quizzes as stated date and time. No replacement will be given for
those who absent without medical proof or other acceptable document.

Penalties will be given for late submission of assignments without permission

Requirements during class

Students must attend every class in dress code which has been addressed by the College. Do bring
scientific calculator during every class.

Recommended Reading

The content covered in the notes may not be sufficient for the students to deal adequately in the
exams. Thus, students are encouraged to get the reference book provided in the library for extra
reading.

Compulsary Text:

Malvino, A.P, (2006). Electronic Principles (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

Extra Reading List:

Boylestad, R. and Nashelsky, L. (2001). Electronic Devices & Circuits Theory (8th ed.) New Jersey:
Prentice Hall.

Floyd, T. L. (2000). Electronic Devices (6th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall

Paynter, R.T. (2002). Introduction Electronic Devices and Circuits (6th ed.) New Jersey: Prentice
Hall.

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Expected Class Contact

A ‘year’ in the programme at Nilai International is made up of two and a half semesters. A full
semester stretches over a period of 4 months. Each full semester includes 14 weeks of lectures &
tutorials and 1 examination week. Students have either two or three weeks of break before the next
semester begins.

A half semester, however, stretches over a period of only 2 months, which includes 7 weeks of
lectures & tutorials and 1 examination week. Students have 7 to 8 weeks of break before the next
semester begins.

Total contact hours per semester: 14 weeks x 4 = 56 class contact hours

You may want to access the following URL for your timetable:
http://www.nilai.edu.my/current_student/timetable.php

Week 1 & 2

Week 1:

∗ Introduces this course to all the students.

∗ Lesson plan and syllabus are highlighted in the class.

Week 2:

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices

Objective of this chapter:

∗ Introduce Semiconductors materials, P-Type and N-Type semiconductors

∗ Explain the effect of biasing the PN junction.

Tutorial

∗ Students attempt the questions in class.

Reading List:
Chapter 2, Malvino, A.P, (2006). Electronic Principles (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

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Week 3 & 4

Week 3 & 4:

Chapter 2: Diodes and Applications

Objective of this chapter:

∗ Differentiate the three types of Rectifier Diodes; Half Wave, Full Wave and Bridge Rectifier.

∗ Explain the operation of rectifier filters; Choke Input filters and capacitor input filters.
∗ Explain the circuit operation for some diode applications.

Reading List:
Chapter 3, Malvino, A.P, (2006). Electronic Principles (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

Week 5

Week 5:

Tutorial

∗ Students attempt the questions in class.

∗ Some of the exercises and examples will be discussed in class.

Quiz 1: 1 hour session which covers Chapter 2 only.

Week 6

Lab Session: Diode and Rectifier

Week 7

Week 7:

Chapter 3: Special Diodes

Objective of this chapter:

∗ Introduce the students to some of the special diodes; Zener Diode, Varactor Diodes and Optical
Diodes.

∗ Explain the circuit operation for some of its applications.

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Tutorial

∗ Students attempt the questions in class.

∗ Some of the exercises and examples will be discussed in class.
Reading List:
Chapter 4, Malvino, A.P, (2006). Electronic Principles (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

Week 8

Week 8:

Chapter 4: Bipolar Junction Transistors

Objective of this chapter:

∗ Introduce the students to BJT.

∗ Explain the basic transistor operation, parameters and ratings
∗ Explain the circuit operation for some of its applications.
Reading List:
Chapter 5, Malvino, A.P, (2006). Electronic Principles (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

Lab Session: BJT

Week 9

Week 9:

Chapter 5: Bipolar Transistor Biasing

Objective of this chapter:

∗ Define the DC operating point

∗ Evaluate the circuit operation for few Transistor Biasing; such as base bias, emitter bias, voltage
divider bias and collector feedback bias.

Reading List:
Chapter 6, Malvino, A.P, (2006). Electronic Principles (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

Tutorial

∗ Students attempt the questions in class.

∗ Some of the exercises and examples will be discussed in class.

Week 10

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Week 10:

2 hour Midterm Test

Tutorial and discussion of midterm questions

Week 11 & 12

Week 11:

Chapter 6: Small Signal Bipolar Amplifiers

Objective of this chapter:

∗ Define the small signal amplifier operation

∗ Sketch the BJT AC equivalent circuit.
∗ Explain the operation of some BJT basic amplifiers circuit

Reading List:
Chapter 7, Malvino, A.P, (2006). Electronic Principles (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

Week 12:

Tutorial

∗ Students attempt the questions in class.

∗ Some of the exercises and examples will be discussed in class.
Quiz 2: Chapter 6 only

Week 13 & 14

Week 13:

Chapter 7: Field Effect Transistor and Biasing

Objective of this chapter:

∗ Define JFET and MOSFET characteristics and parameters

∗ Investigate JFET and MOSFET biasing and
∗ Explain the operation of some JFET biasing circuit

Week 14:

Tutorial

∗ Students attempt the questions in class.

∗ Some of the exercises and examples will be discussed in class.
Revision
Warning: Plagiarism, Sydication and Cheating

Students’ should ensure that the work is actually the result of their individual effort, skills and know-
ledge and has not been produced by means that will give an unfair advantage over other students.

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Plagiarism

Students must ensure that any work submitted for assessment is genuinely their own and is not
plagiarised. Plagiarism is using others' ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source of
that information.
How Can Students Avoid Plagiarism?
To avoid plagiarism, you must give credit whenever you use:

- another person's idea, opinion, or theory;

- any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings or any pieces of information that are not
common knowledge;
- quotations of another person's actual spoken or written words; or
- paraphrase of another person's spoken or written words.

Syndication

You must also take care that, unless you are specifically instructed that a piece of work for
assessment is to be produced jointly with other students, the work you submit has been prepared by
you alone. If you collude with other students to prepare a piece of work jointly, or copy each other’s
work, and pass it off as an individual effort, it is syndication and is against the college regulations. It is
also, obviously, against the rules to copy another student’s work without his or her knowledge.

Penalties for Plagiarism and Syndication

If the allegation of plagiarism and syndication is suspected, you will be called to a VIVA. If the allega-
tion is proven, a penalty, such as the deduction of marks or failure of a module or unit, will be im-
posed. Severe penalties, such as suspension or expulsion, can be imposed in appropriate cases.

Stand on Cheating in Tests and Examinations

We wish to bring to the notice of all students that the College takes a very serious view of any
infringement of Examination regulations, such as bringing in unauthorised material into the
Examination Hall. The rules are listed under Academic Dishonesty in the student's handbook.

You are advised to check carefully all materials in their possession before entering the Examination
Hall. It is your responsibility that there is no unauthorised material in your possession.

Penalties for Cheating in Tests or Examination

Any student caught and found guilty in the disciplinary hearing will be deemed to have FAILED ALL
the subjects in the semester and will be required to REPEAT ALL the subjects. Any repeated offence
may result in EXPULSION FROM THE COLLEGE.

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