EGR 346 MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS

This course introduces students to microelectronic devices and the design and analysis of microelectronic circuits. The course will examine operational amplifiers, diodes, MOS Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs), Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs), and the development of integrated circuit models employing these devices.

Credits

4 sh

Future Course Number

EGR 3460

Prerequisite

EGR 211 & EGR 212 OR PHY 261 & PHY 262

Corequisite

Differential Equations (MTH 351)

Offered

• Spring

Notes

Offered: spring of odd year

Course Outcomes

1. As an active participant in this course, you will be able to complete the following learning objectives:
   • Consider the scientific fields of physics and chemistry as they apply to solid-state devices
   • Explain materials chemistry and the development of semiconducting character
   • Explain the development and operation of p-n junction diodes and transistors
   • Describe I-V characteristics of diodes and transistors
   • Describe the fabrication of integrated circuits using solid-state devices
   • Analyze and classify amplifier circuits
   • Analyze the frequency response of transistors and amplifiers

Course Outcomes