As such, the operation and design of different amplifier configurations will be thoroughly covered and thus provide a fundamental understanding of their operation and use in various circuit configurations. Topics include frequency response of different combinations of amplifiers, their overall voltage gain, current gain and power gain and input and output impedance. The practical design of specialized amplifiers such as the cascode, the Darlington Pair, the transformer and transformerless push-pull amplifiers are studied. Some laboratory experiments focus on device characteristics while others emphasize application. Three hours of class work, two hours of laboratory.
Appropriate laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience in digital circuitry.
Three hours of class work, two hours of laboratory. The course will include RF broad band amplifiers, RF oscillators, amplitude phase and frequency modulation, noise, RF transmitters and receivers. The phase lock loop, transmission lines, antennas, digital communication and fiber optics will be introduced. Laboratory experiments focus on communication circuits and systems, including an in-depth study of a superheterodyne receiver built by the student. Three hours class work, two hours laboratory.