Introduction to Electronics

Introduction to Electronics

Instructors: Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri

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There are 7 modules in this course

Learning Objectives: 1. Review syllabus and procedures of this course. 2. Review concepts from linear circuit theory to aid in understanding material covered in this course.

What's included

6 videos5 readings

6 videosTotal 51 minutes

1.1 Overview1 minutePreview module
1.2 Review of Circuit Elements10 minutes
1.3 Review of Kirchhoff's Laws10 minutes
1.4 Review of Impedance11 minutes
1.5 Review of Transfer Functions4 minutes
1.6 Review of Frequency Response Plots13 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Start Here10 minutes
Syllabus10 minutes
Consent Form10 minutes
Resources10 minutes
Get More From Georgia Tech10 minutes

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the operational amplifier and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze op amp circuits.

What's included

10 videos2 readings12 assignments

10 videosTotal 95 minutes

2.1 Introduction to Op Amps and Ideal Behavior13 minutesPreview module
2.2 Buffer Circuits8 minutes
2.3 Basic Op Amp Configurations10 minutes
2.4 Differentiators and Integrators11 minutes
2.5 Active Filters10 minutes
Solved Problem: Inverting and Non-Inverting Comparison7 minutes
Solved Problem: Two Op-Amp Differential Amplifier10 minutes
Solved Problem: Balanced Output Amplifier10 minutes
Solved Problem: Differential Amplifier Currents6 minutes
Solved Problem: Op-Amp Example 15 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Week 2 Quiz Solutions10 minutes
Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs10 minutes

12 assignmentsTotal 360 minutes

Week 2 Quiz30 minutes
Problem 2-1-130 minutes
Problem 2-1-230 minutes
Problem 2-2-130 minutes
Problem 2-2-230 minutes
Problem 2-3-130 minutes
Problem 2-3-230 minutes
Problem 2-3-330 minutes
Problem 2-4-130 minutes
Problem 2-4-230 minutes
Problem 2-5-130 minutes
Problem 2-5-230 minutes

Learning Objectives: 1. Examine additional operational amplifier applications. 2. Examine filter transfer functions.

What's included

9 videos1 reading10 assignments

9 videosTotal 112 minutes

3.1 First-Order Lowpass Filters13 minutesPreview module
3.2 First-Order Highpass Filters9 minutes
3.3 Cascaded First-Order Filters17 minutes
3.4 Second-Order Transfer Functions14 minutes
3.5 Second-Order Filter Circuits11 minutes
3.6 Lowpass Filter Design Example4 minutes
3.7 Active Filtering14 minutes
3.8 Extra: Cascaded Filters Transfer Function11 minutes
3.9 Extra: Derivation of Sallen-Key LPF Transfer Function14 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Week 3 Quiz Solutions10 minutes

10 assignmentsTotal 300 minutes

Week 3 Quiz30 minutes
Problem 3-1-130 minutes
Problem 3-1-230 minutes
Problem 3-2-130 minutes
Problem 3-3-130 minutes
Problem 3-4-130 minutes
Problem 3-5-130 minutes
Problem 3-7-130 minutes
Problem 3-7-230 minutes
Problem 3-7-330 minutes

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the PN junction diode and its behavior. 2. Develop an ability to analyze diode circuits.

What's included

7 videos1 reading13 assignments

7 videosTotal 69 minutes

4.1 Introduction to PN Junctions14 minutesPreview module
4.2 Models of Diode Behavior8 minutes
4.3 Ideal Diodes6 minutes
4.4 Assumed States Method14 minutes
4.5 Ideal Diode + Voltage Source Model10 minutes
Solved Problem: Diodes 16 minutes
Solved Problem: Diodes 28 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Week 4 Quiz Solutions10 minutes

13 assignmentsTotal 368 minutes

Week 4 Quiz30 minutes
Problem 4-1-130 minutes
Problem 4-1-230 minutes
Problem 4-2-130 minutes
Problem 4-3-130 minutes
Problem 4-3-230 minutes
Problem 4-3-330 minutes
Problem 4-4-130 minutes
Problem 4-4-230 minutes
Problem 4-4-330 minutes
Problem 4-4-48 minutes
Problem 4-5-130 minutes
Problem 4-5-230 minutes

Learning Objectives: 1. Examine additional applications of the diode. 2. Make use of voltage transfer characteristics to analyze diode circuit behavior.

What's included

7 videos1 reading15 assignments

7 videosTotal 90 minutes

5.1 Half-Wave Rectifiers11 minutesPreview module
5.2 Full Wave Rectifiers12 minutes
5.3 Voltage Transfer Characteristics8 minutes
5.4 AC to DC Conversion11 minutes
5.5 Limiters12 minutes
5.6 Voltage Regulators14 minutes
5.7 Envelope Detector19 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Week 5 Quiz Solutions10 minutes

15 assignmentsTotal 450 minutes

Week 5 Quiz30 minutes
Problem 5-1-130 minutes
Problem 5-1-230 minutes
Problem 5-1-330 minutes
Problem 5-2-130 minutes
Problem 5-3-130 minutes
Problem 5-3-230 minutes
Problem 5-3-330 minutes
Problem 5-4-130 minutes
Problem 5-4-230 minutes
Problem 5-5-130 minutes
Problem 5-5-230 minutes
Problem 5-6-130 minutes
Problem 5-6-230 minutes
Problem 5-7-130 minutes

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the MOSFET and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze MOSFET circuits.

What's included

6 videos1 reading11 assignments

6 videosTotal 65 minutes

6.1 Introduction and MOSFET Physics11 minutesPreview module
6.2 MOSFET Switches10 minutes
6.3 CMOS Logic Gates10 minutes
6.4 MOSFET Characteristics9 minutes
6.5 Common Source Amplifier DC Analysis12 minutes
6.6 Common Source Amplifier AC Analysis12 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Week 6 Quiz Solutions10 minutes

11 assignmentsTotal 330 minutes

Week 6 Quiz30 minutes
Problem 6-1-130 minutes
Problem 6-2-130 minutes
Problem 6-2-230 minutes
Problem 6-3-130 minutes
Problem 6-3-230 minutes
Problem 6-3-330 minutes
Problem 6-3-430 minutes
Problem 6-4-130 minutes
Problem 6-5-130 minutes
Problem 6-6-130 minutes

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of the NPN BJT and its applications. 2. Develop an ability to analyze BJT circuits.

What's included

7 videos1 reading9 assignments

7 videosTotal 83 minutes

7.1 Bipolar Junction Transistor Introduction9 minutesPreview module
7.2 BJT Terminal Characteristics10 minutes
7.3 BJT Parameters9 minutes
7.4 BJT Curve Tracer8 minutes
7.5 BJT Switch13 minutes
7.6 BJT Common Emitter Amplifier15 minutes
7.7 BJT Common Emitter Amplifer AC Behavior14 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Week 7 Quiz Solutions10 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 246 minutes

Week 7 Quiz30 minutes
Problem 7-1-130 minutes
Problem 7-2-130 minutes
Problem 7-2-230 minutes
Problem 7-3-130 minutes
Problem 7-4-16 minutes
Problem 7-5-130 minutes
Problem 7-6-130 minutes
Problem 7-6-230 minutes

Instructors

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4.6 (493 ratings)

Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri

Georgia Institute of Technology

7 Courses296,808 learners

Dr. Robert Allen Robinson, Jr.

Georgia Institute of Technology

2 Courses245,611 learners

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Reviewed on Dec 8, 2018

This course introduces us to the basics of electronics and is an excellent course. I would recommend EC students to go through this course since it will help them a lot.

Reviewed on May 24, 2020

great effort and detailed explanation of some of the essential electronics fundamentals, would like to see more courses covering the electronics subject in more depth

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

Five Stars, However this is no introductory course, it motivated me to learn electronics through a book by Earl Gates. After learning I managed to complete the course.

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