Academic Year 2019 Semester 2

Course Coordinator Arindam Basu

Course Code EE2002
Course Title Analog Electronics
Pre-requisites EE2001: Circuit Analysis
No of AUs 4
11 hours online lecture, 15 hours face-to-face summary lectures, 26 hours
Contact Hours
tutorial, 9 hours laboratory
Proposal Date 11/10/2019

Course Aims
This course serves as an introductory analog electronic course. The course offers a broad range of
fundamental electronic device and circuit topics. The specific materials pertain to analog electronics
including diodes, bipolar-junction transistors (BJT), Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors
(MOSFET), basic amplifier configurations, multistage amplifier and differential amplifiers, current
sources and current mirrors, frequency response and operational amplifiers. This basic course in analog
electronics provides for analysis and design of analog electronic circuits, both discrete and integrated,
required of an electronics engineer and is relevant for anyone pursuing a career in the ICT industry.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:
1) Describe, analyze and design operational-amplifier based circuits.
2) Describe, analyze and explain DIODE based circuits.
3) Describe, analyze and explain MOSFET and BJT transistor operation.
4) Describe, analyze and explain MOSFET and BJT DC biasing circuits.
5) Describe, analyze and explain AC operation of MOSFET and BJT based single stage amplifiers.
6) Describe, analyze and explain AC operation of MOSFET and BJT based multi stage amplifiers.
7) Describe, analyze and explain AC operation of MOSFET and BJT based differential amplifiers.
8) Describe, analyze and explain DC & AC operation of current mirrors and current sources.
9) Describe, analyze and explain frequency response of amplifiers.
10) Design and Analyze practical data from real circuits of diodes, operational amplifiers and
MOSFET/BJT amplifiers.

Course Content
Operational Amplifiers. Diode Circuit Analysis. Bipolar Junction Transistors and MOSFET Devices. Small-
Signal Amplifiers. Multistage and Differential Amplifiers. Current Sources and Current Mirrors.
Frequency Response.

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Course Outline

S/N Topic Lecture Tutorial

Hours Hours
1 Operational Amplifiers 1.7 TEL 6
Ideal operational amplifier. Parameters of non-ideal operational hours, 2 face
amplifier. Equivalent circuit. Inverting and non-inverting amplifiers. to face
Integrator and differentiator. Bias and offset compensations. lecture
Examples and applications of op-amp circuits. hours

2 Diode Circuit Analysis 1 TEL hours, 2

The PN junction. Forward and reverse-biased junctions. The diode 1 face to
equation. Zener diodes. Diode models. DC analysis of diode circuits. face lecture
Analysis of small-signal diode circuits. Rectifiers. Capacitor filters. hours

3 0.5 TEL 2
hours, 1 face
Bipolar Junction Transistors and MOSFET Devices to face
Theory of BJT operation. Theory of MOSFET operation. Bias circuits. lecture
hours
4 Small-Signal Amplifiers 2 TEL hours, 4
AC amplifier fundamentals. Small signal models of BJT and MOSFET 2 face to
transistors. DC and AC equivalent circuits. DC and AC analysis of face lecture
single-stage amplifiers. Dependence of small-signal parameters on hours
dc bias conditions. Inverting, non-inverting and voltage follower
amplifiers.

5 Multistage and Differential Amplifiers 2 TEL hours, 4

DC and AC analysis of multistage amplifiers. DC and AC analysis of 3 face to
differential amplifiers. Common-mode and differential-mode half face lecture
circuits. Common-mode rejection ratio. hours

6 Current Sources and Current Mirrors 2 TEL hours, 3

Ideal current source. Simple current mirror. Widlar current mirror. 1.5 face to
Cascode current mirror. Multiple current sources. Current mirror as face lecture
active load. hours

7 Frequency Response 1.72 TEL 3

Amplifier transfer function. Bandwidth and gain-bandwidth hours, 1.5
product. Time constant and transfer function approaches to face to face
frequency response analysis. Frequency response of single lecture
transistor amplifier. hours

8 Revision 0 TEL hours, 2

3 face to
face lecture

2
 hours

Total hours 10.92 TEL 26

hours

LAB DESCRIPTION (9 hours)

L2002A: Diode rectifier circuits (3 hours)

Through this experiment, the student will relate what they have learnt in the lecture by observing the
rectifier diode i-v characteristics and voltage waveforms of half-wave and full wave rectifier circuits with
resistive load and the use of capacitors as filters to provide smoother d.c. output voltage. They will also
look into the use of diode in clipper circuits.

L2002B Operational Amplifier – Parameters and Applications (3 hours)

The objectives are to examine several basic limitation parameters such as offset, saturation limit, slew
rate and bandwidth on an op-amp in a linear application and to examine the non-idealities of an op-amp
for nonlinear applications such as comparator and square-wave oscillator.

L2002C BJT Amplifier (3 hours)

The objectives of this experiment are to understand the influence of DC biasing on AC performance of
BJTs. The content of experiment include measurements of the dc biasing conditions of the BJT amplifier;
evaluation of the small signal gain of the amplifier, and analysis on the effect of inclusion of an
additional emitter resistor on small signal performance of BJT amplifier.

Assessment (includes both continuous and summative assessment)

Related
Course
Programme LO Team/
Component LO Weighting Assessment rubrics
or Graduate Individual
Tested
Attributes
1. Final Examination 1-9 EAB SLO* a, b, c 50% Individual

2. Class Participation 1-9 EAB SLO* a, b, c 10% Tutorial:

Individual
3. Continuous 1,2 EAB SLO* a, b, c 15% Individual
Assessment 1
(CA1): Quiz
4. CA2: HW 3,4,5 EAB SLO* a, b, c 5% Individual
Assignment 1
5. CA3: HW 8 EAB SLO* a, b, c 5% Individual
Assignment 2
6. CA4: Laboratory 1,10 EAB SLO* a, b, 5% Individual
Project 1 d, e
7. CA5: Laboratory 2,10 EAB SLO* a, b, 5% Individual
Project 1 d, e
8. CA6: Laboratory 3,4,5,10 EAB SLO* a, b, 5% Individual

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 Project 1 d, e

Total 100%
* Refer to Appendix 3 for the EAB SLOs

Mapping of Course SLOs to EAB Graduate Attributes

Course Student EAB’s 12 Graduate Attributes*

Cat
Learning Outcomes (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)
EE2002: Analog
Core     ◐
Electronics
1. Describe, analyze and design operational-amplifier based circuits.
EAB SLO* a,b,c

2. Describe, analyze and explain DIODE based circuits. EAB SLO* a,b,c

3. Describe, analyze and explain MOSFET and BJT transistor operation. EAB SLO* a,b,c

4. Describe, analyze and explain MOSFET and BJT DC biasing circuits. EAB SLO* a,b,c

5. Describe, analyze and explain AC operation of MOSFET and BJT based single EAB SLO* a,b,c
stage amplifiers.

6. Describe, analyze and explain AC operation of MOSFET and BJT based multi EAB SLO* a,b,c
stage amplifiers.

7. Describe, analyze and explain AC operation of MOSFET and BJT based EAB SLO* a,b,c
differential amplifiers.

8. Describe, analyze and explain DC & AC operation of current mirrors and EAB SLO* a,b,c
current sources.

9. Describe, analyze and explain frequency response of amplifiers. EAB SLO* a,b,c

10. Design and Analyze practical data from real circuits of diodes, operational EAB SLO* a,b,d,e
amplifiers and MOSFET/BJT amplifiers.

Legend:  Fully consistent (contributes to more than 75% of Student Learning Outcomes)
◐ Partially consistent (contributes to about 50% of Student Learning Outcomes)
 Weakly consistent (contributes to about 25% of Student Learning Outcomes)
Blank Not related to Student Learning Outcomes

Formative feedback

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These are the forms of feedback that you can expect in the course:
Examination results;
Markers’ report on overall examination performance;
Quizzes scores and answers / solutions / explanations provided via email/NTULearn;
Assignment and report scores and explanations provided via email/NTULearn.

Learning and Teaching approach

How does this approach support students in achieving the learning

Approach
outcomes?

LECTURE Lectures and lecture materials provided online via TEL cover all topics

TUTORIAL Classroom discussions on tutorial questions and related topics

Help to get practical understanding related to theory covered in

LABORATORY(if any)
lecture/tutorial. Help to analyze real data from circuit measurements.

Reading and References

TEXTBOOK
1. Jaeger Richard C & Blalock Travis N, Microelectronic Circuit Design, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2016.
(TK7874.J22m 2016)
REFERENCES
1. Sedra Adel S and Smith Kenneth Carless, Microelectronic Circuits, 7th Edition, Oxford University
Press, 2015. (TK7867.S449 2015)
2. Franco Sergio, Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits, 4th Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2015. (TK7874.F825 2015)

Course Policies and Student Responsibilities

General:
You are expected to complete all tutorial questions and take-home assignment and report by due dates.
You are expected to take all quizzes. You are expected to take responsibility to follow up with course
notes, assignments and course related announcements. You are expected to actively participate in class
discussions.
Continuous assessments:
You are required to attend all continuous assessments. For homework assignments, the answers and
workings are to be handwritten on A4 size papers and handed in personally to the relevant authority.

Academic Integrity
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Good academic work depends on honesty and ethical behaviour. The quality of your work as a student
relies on adhering to the principles of academic integrity and to the NTU Honour Code, a set of values
shared by the whole university community. Truth, Trust and Justice are at the core of NTU’s shared
values.
As a student, it is important that you recognize your responsibilities in understanding and applying the
principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Not knowing what is involved in
maintaining academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty. You need to actively equip
yourself with strategies to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, academic fraud,
collusion and cheating. If you are uncertain of the definitions of any of these terms, you should go to
the academic integrity website for more information. Consult your instructor(s) if you need any
clarification about the requirements of academic integrity in the course.

Course Instructors

Instructor Office Location Phone Email

A/P Arindam Basu S2-B2C-84 67904439 arindam.basu@ntu.edu.sg
A/P Siek Liter S2-B2C-106 67905441 elsiek@ntu.edu.sg
A/P Zheng Yuanjin S2.2-B2-46 65927764 yjzheng@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. Ji-Jon Sit S2.2-B2-02 67904437 jijon@ntu.edu.sg

Planned Weekly Schedule

Week Topic Course LO Readings/ Activities

1 Revision of prior concepts 1 Overview material in TEL

2 Op-amp circuits 1 Tutorial 1, Corresponding TEL material

3 Op-amp circuits 1 Tutorial 2, Corresponding TEL material

4 Op-amp circuits 1 Tutorial 3, Corresponding TEL material

5 Diode circuits 2 Tutorial 4, Corresponding TEL material

Tutorial 5, Corresponding TEL

6 DC biasing of BJT/MOSFET amplifiers 3,4
material, CA1 Quiz
Tutorial 6, Corresponding TEL
AC analysis of BJT/MOSFET single stage
7 4,5 material, Quiz, CA2 HW Assignment 1
amplifiers
released
Recess Recess week
AC analysis of BJT/MOSFET single stage
8 4,5 Tutorial 7, Corresponding TEL material
amplifiers
AC analysis of BJT/MOSFET multi-stage
9 6 Tutorial 8, Corresponding TEL material
amplifiers
DC & AC analysis of differential
10 7 Tutorial 9, Corresponding TEL material
amplifiers

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 Tutorial 10, Corresponding TEL
11 Current mirrors 8 material, CA3 HW assignment 2
released
Tutorial 11, Corresponding TEL
12 Current mirror, Bode plot 9
material
Tutorial 12, Corresponding TEL
13 Frequency response of amplifiers 9
material

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Appendix 3: The EAB (Engineering Accreditation Board) Accreditation SLOs (Student Learning
Outcomes)

a) Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering
problems
b) Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences, and engineering sciences.
c) Design/development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
d) Investigation: Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
e) Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations
f) The engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
the professional engineering practice.
g) Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for the sustainable development.
h) Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms
of the engineering practice.
i) Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.
j) Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
k) Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and economic decision-making, and apply these to
one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.
l) Life-long Learning: Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.