Contents
Review of Network and Semiconductor Basics – PN Junction Diodes – Forward and Reverse Biasing – Reverse Saturation Current – Diode current components – Cut-in voltage – VI Characteristics. Diode Parameters – Data sheets – Diode Models. Rectification – Half-wave – Full-wave and Bridge – Filters. Zener Diodes -Shunt voltage regulator – Regulator Design – Case Study. Varactor Diodes – Schottky Diodes – Tunnel Diodes and LEDs.
Transistors – BJTs – PNP and NPN transistors – Effects – Transistor Currents – Amplifying action of a transistor. Transistor Characteristics – CE configuration – Biasing – Quiescent point – Load line – Biasing – Fixed base bias – Small Signal Model of BJT.
Field Effect Transistors – MOSFET – Enhancement and Depletion Modes – Regions of Operation. MOSFET Characteristics – MOSFET Amplifier – MOSFET as a switch.