The course includes algebra and trigonometry as applied to electronics and electricity. This course is intended for students who plan to continue their college mathematics education or to meet college transfer requirements. Major emphasis is given to the study of semiconductor devices. Laboratory work is used to reinforce understanding through performing experiments designed to demonstrate the basic concepts. The study of linear integrated circuits and their applications.
Emphasis is placed on practical integrated circuits often utilized in telecommunications systems.
The broad range of circuit types include high gain amplifiers, differential amplifiers, summing amplifiers, phase shift amplifiers, active filters, notch filters, etc. Also covered are junctions and most types of field effect transistors and applications. Laboratory work is used to reinforce understanding through performing experiments designed to demonstrate the basic concepts. A study of semiconductor building block circuits applicable to AM and FM radio receivers, culminating in integration as AM and FM radio receiver systems. Considerable laboratory work will be conducted on AM and FM receivers.