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1 M1H Electronic Devices CALEDONIAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SULTANATE OF OMAN MODULE HANDBOOK Semester B Module Leader J Nadarajan Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

2 1. Module Details Programme Name Module Code Module Title Credits Level and Semester Pre Requisite Knowledge BEng (Hons) Degree in Telecommunication Engineering M1H Electronic Devices 20 Level 1 Sem B Standard entry requirements 2. Aims And Objectives The aim of this course is to develop in the student an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of electronic engineering and apply these principles to solve engineering problems required for design activities. It provides the student with the knowledge of the operation and characteristics of various electronic devices. 3. Syllabus Introduction to semiconductors: Semiconductors, conductors and insulators- Energy bands covalent bonds doping - N and P type semiconductors - The diode, its biasing and VI characteristics, Temperature effects on diode VI characteristics. Diode applications: Half and Full wave Rectifiers, diode limiters, diode clamper circuits and voltage multipliers. Special purpose diodes: Zener diode and its breakdown characteristics, Power dissipation and derating - Zener regulation - Varactor Diodes, Schottky diodes, PIN diode, Step recovery diodes and Tunnel diodes. Three terminal voltage regulator- positive, negative and adjustable voltage regulators. Transistors: Basic operation of a bipolar junction Transistor, its characteristics and its applications as an amplifier and as a switch. Introduction to transistor configurations. Field effect transistors JFET, its characteristics and parameters - MOSFET, its types, characteristics and parameters. Thyristors and other devices: Principle of operation, characteristic features and applications of Silicon Controlled Rectifiers, DIAC and TRIAC. Optical devices: Principle of operation of Laser diode, LED, Photodiode, Phototransistor, and Light activated SCR and Optocoupler. 4. Learning Outcomes On completion of this module the undergraduate should be able to: Describe the operation, characteristics and applications of a wide range of electronic devices such as Diode, BJT, FET, Thyristor, opto-electronics devices and special purpose diodes.(am1,am5) Describe the spectral output curves and radiation patterns of various optoelectronic devices.(am1) P2 P a g e

3 Describe the operation of rectifiers, diode limiter, clamper, transistor biasing circuits and voltage multipliers. (AM1,AM5) Differentiate the characteristic features of various types of thyristors. (AM1) Design simple electronic circuits using wide range of electronic devices.(am1,am5) The learning outcomes of the module are mapped against College s graduate attribute given in section Learning and Teaching Strategy The main teaching method will be based on lectures. The students will be expected to perform directed reading exercises and self-learning exercises on topics related to Electronic devices. s will be used to reinforce the module material and to discuss the issues raised by the directed reading. Coursework (Design Assignment) The design assignment is devised to develop the group working skills and to provide the knowledge and practical skills required to design, implement, test and analyze a simple electronic circuit. Role of students Students are expected to attend classes without fail and use their prescribed text book for reference. They are encouraged to actively participate in classroom discussion to enhance their learning experience. The student should submit the course work and lab report as per the specified date. They can feel free to discuss with the module leader/module tutor, any difficulty in understanding the module, module delivery methods or finding information from reference books. 6. Weekly teaching schedule Wee k No. Date of commenceme nt of week Topics of Lecture References Ebrary Remarks 1 25 Feb 2017 Introduction to semiconductors: Semiconductors, conductors and insulators- Energy bands covalent bonds, Doping. Module Induction 2 4 Mar 2017 N and P type semiconductors - The diode, its biasing and VI characteristics, Temperature effects on diode VI characteristics Mar 2017 Diode applications Half and Full wave Rectifiers 4 18 Mar 2017 Diode limiters, diode clamper circuits and voltage multipliers Mar 2017 Special purpose diodes: Zener diode and its breakdown characteristics, Power dissipation and de-rating - Zener regulation + CW 6 1 Apr 2017 Varactor Diodes, Schottky diodes, PIN diode, Step recovery diodes and Tunnel diodes. Three terminal voltage regulator- positive, negative and adjustable voltage regulators. + CW P3 P a g e

4 8 Apr 2017 Mid-term Assessment 7 15 Apr Apr 2017 Transistors Basic operation of a bipolar junction Transistor, its characteristics Transistor applications as an amplifier and as a switch. Introduction to transistor configurations. E3 E3 + CW + CW 9 29 Apr 2017 Field effect transistors JFET, its characteristics and parameters MOSFET, its types, characteristics and parameters. E4 + CW 10 6 May 2017 Thyristors and other devices Principle of operation, characteristic features and applications of Silicon controlled rectifiers E May 2017 Diac, Triac, Silicon controlled switch and Unijunction transistor. E May 2017 Optical devices Principle of operation of Laser diode, LED, Photodiode, E May 2017 Phototransistor and Light activated SCR and Optical couplers. E Jun 2017 Revision References: : Bell, D.A, Electronic Devices and Circuits. 5th edition. Oxford University Press.. : Staras, S., Semiconductor Electronic Devices. Vilnius: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Press. ebrary [online] Available from: [Accessed 25 th January 2018]. : Kishore, K. L., Electronic Devices and Cicuits. Hyderabad: Global Media. ebrary [online] Available from: [Accessed 25 th January 2018]. E3: Kishore, K. L., Electronic Devices and Cicuits. Hyderabad: Global Media. ebrary [online] Available from: [Accessed 25 th January 2018]. E4: Staras, S., Semiconductor Electronic Devices. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Press. ebrary [online] Available from: [Accessed 25 th January 2018]. P4 P a g e

5 7. Assessment Strategy This module is assessed by Continuous Assessments and Final Examination Sl.N o. Description Mode Marks Weightage 1 Test Mid-Term (90 minutes Duration) 20 20% 3 Course Work Design Assignment 30 30% Total CW 50 50% 4 Final Examination Exam (2 hours Duration) 50 50% Total % Pass requirement: Minimum of 45% in CW and Final Exam. Minimum 50% in overall 8. Indicative Marking Threshold for Course Work Indicative Mark Commentary on Marking Standards 90% and above Outstanding 80-89% (EXCELLENT) 70-79% (VERY GOOD) 60-69% (GOOD) Outstanding Truly outstanding work to be recognized in all aspects- New invention, novel technology, new idea worth applying for patent, evidence of excellent communication skills, clearly communicated report, results critically analyzed, alternate solutions and appropriate suggestions put forward Exceptionally superior work in both content and presentation Indicates highest level of achievement + points below Excellent Exceptionally clear, well-structured and theoretically informed. Standard of English excellent, Exceptionally good powers of analysis and interpretation. Adequate References All steps in a meticulously structured manner Use of relevant units and interpretations, Use of intelligent and innovative methods + points given below High Displaying a thorough understanding of the topic. Focusing clearly on the question Demonstrate extensive reading to support analysis Soundness of judgment Coherently reasoned statement with empirical evidence. Suggestions for improvement All steps in a structured manner with relevant units of quantities. Answers to show accurate results ( may miss simple steps) Good interpretations of Solution (may be incomplete) Generally Good Solid piece of work which answers the question, A clear conclusion in a generally focused and well written manner, Use of citations, quotations and references. Evidence of wider reading and deep analysis Contain necessary /important steps with relevant units. Accurate results, (may miss some steps which are not very critical to problem solving) Reasonable level of interpretation of results. Proper referencing P5 P a g e

6 50-59% (Satisfactory) 40-49% (FAIL) Average Substantial room for improvement, (e.g. in terms of the standard of written English, the sharpness of focus on the question) Insufficient analysis of the results References included, but not adequate Steps for solving problem based on theory and principles (may lack some steps towards the final answers) No substantial interpretation of the final result Poor Exhibits some potential / degree of standard (falls down in at least one of the categories indicated above) Missing important steps for solving the problem Initial steps correct but mistakes towards final result 9. Learning and Teaching expectations Expectation from the student Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Minimum attendance requirement as per the college policy should be maintained by each student to allow them to appear for the final examination. Students are expected to use their prescribed text book/journals/ebrary etc. for reference. Students are encouraged to actively participate in classroom discussion to enhance their learning experience. The student should submit the course work as per the specified date. Students are reminded to avoid plagiarism in their reports, as plagiarism is a serious offense and in case of any plagiarism detected, penalty will be imposed. Use proper CCE Harvard referencing as per college regulation in the reports Students should feel free to discuss with the module leader, any difficulty in understanding the module, module delivery methods or finding information from reference books. Expectation from the staff Lectures will be used to convey basic concepts and principles with explanatory examples. The material covered during lectures will be reinforced and consolidated through tutorials. Module will be delivered through various teaching methodologies such as PPTs/video lectures/ group discussion/seminar etc. Practical work in the laboratory will be used to encourage team work, enhance understanding and application of electronics. Private study by students on relevant topics will be used to reinforce the material delivered in this module. Independent study will be encouraged to satisfy the student's particular interests. P6 P a g e

7 10. CCE Graduate Attributes P7 P a g e

CALEDONIAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MODULE HANDBOOK. Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering SULTANATE OF OMAN. Module Code M2H324726

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