Electronics
Code: 100187 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500097 Physics | OT | 4 | 2 |
Contact
- Name:
- Francesc Torres Canals
- Email:
- francesc.torres@uab.cat
Use of Languages
- Principal working language:
- catalan (cat)
- Some groups entirely in English:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Catalan:
- Yes
- Some groups entirely in Spanish:
- No
Teachers
- Xavier Cartoixa Soler
Prerequisites
Basic knowledgements of electromagnetism, statistical physics and quantum physics. For some concepts, it would be useful that you have followed a course on solid-state physics, but this is not actually a requirement.
Objectives and Contextualisation
Obtain some basic knowledge of semiconductor physics. Study the physicsl of electron devices and their applications in electronic circuits. Understand the physics behing the function of electron devices. Have a first contact with linear circuit analysis, the concept of equivalent circuit and some practical examples of real use. First contact with active circuit elements and their application in analog and digital signal electronics. Fist contact with the implementation of logic functions and with digital memory and storage systems.
Competences
- Act with ethical responsibility and respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity and democratic values.
- Apply fundamental principles to the qualitative and quantitative study of various specific areas in physics
- Be familiar with the bases of certain advanced topics, including current developments on the parameters of physics that one could subsequently develop more fully
- Carry out academic work independently using bibliography (especially in English), databases and through collaboration with other professionals
- Communicate complex information in an effective, clear and concise manner, either orally, in writing or through ICTs, and before both specialist and general publics
- Formulate and address physical problems identifying the most relevant principles and using approximations, if necessary, to reach a solution that must be presented, specifying assumptions and approximations
- Make changes to methods and processes in the area of knowledge in order to provide innovative responses to society's needs and demands.
- Plan and perform, using appropriate methods, study, research or experimental measure and interpret and present the results.
- Take account of social, economic and environmental impacts when operating within one's own area of knowledge.
- Use critical reasoning, show analytical skills, correctly use technical language and develop logical arguments
- Use mathematics to describe the physical world, selecting appropriate tools, building appropriate models, interpreting and comparing results critically with experimentation and observation
- Using appropriate methods, plan and carry out a study or theoretical research and interpret and present the results
- Work independently, have personal initiative and self-organisational skills in achieving results, in planning and in executing a project
- Working in groups, assume shared responsibilities and interact professionally and constructively with others, showing absolute respect for their rights.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and describe the characteristics and applicability of certain basic electronic circuits.
- Calculate currents and voltages in the various reports of an electronic circuit based on the characteristics of its components.
- Calculate currents and voltages of an electronic device from its technological features.
- Characterize basic electronic devices.
- Communicate complex information in an effective, clear and concise manner, either orally, in writing or through ICTs, in front of both specialist and general publics.
- Construct certain basic electronic circuits through the interconnection of different devices.
- Describe the fundamentals of semiconductor physics and their relationship to electronic devices.
- Describe the role of materials science and nanotechnology in the technological evolution of electronic devices.
- Design and describe the basic characteristics of an electrical circuit and its potential applicability.
- Explain the explicit or implicit code of practice of one's own area of knowledge.
- Identify situations in which a change or improvement is needed.
- Identify the social, economic and environmental implications of academic and professional activities within one's own area of knowledge.
- Identify the technological limits of integrability and scalability of electronic devices and systems.
- Obtain equivalent circuit models and devices for the analysis of complex electronic systems.
- Use critical reasoning, show analytical skills, correctly use technical language and develop logical arguments
- Use differential equations and complex numbers in the study of the characteristics of electronic devices and circuits.
- Use essential electronic instrumentation to analyse basic circuits.
- Work independently, take initiative itself, be able to organize to achieve results and to plan and execute a project.
- Working in groups, assume shared responsibilities and interact professionally and constructively with others, showing absolute respect for their rights.
- Carry out academic work independently using bibliography (especially in English), databases and through collaboration with other professionals
Content
• Introduction to basic semiconductor physics
• Analog systems: Kirchoff laws, Thévénin and Norton theorems, circuit analysis.
• Operational amplifier.
• PN junction diode.
• Bipolar Junction Transistor.
• MOS capacitance and MOSFET
• Digital Electronics
Methodology
Methodology consists of a combination of classroom lessons, exercises solutions in class, laboratory work and also autonomous work.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Excercise solution in class and laboratory work | 19 | 0.76 | |
| Lessons | 30 | 1.2 | |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Homework independent solution and preparation of laboratory practice | 42 | 1.68 | |
| Personal study of course contents | 50 | 2 |
Assessment
The laboratory practices are compulsory and it is necessary to pass them in order to pass the subject.
There will be two partial exams, one after half of the course and another one at the end. The mark of laboratory work will only be accounted for when the average of partial exam marks exceeds 4/10.
Continuous evaluation will be done by resolution of problems autonomously by the student.
A final exam covering all the content of the course will be offered to student that, after having presented laboratory work and the two partial exams, do not reach the required level to pass the course. Having presented to the two partial exams and passed the laboratory work is a requirement to participate in the final exam.
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam for the first half of the course | 37,5% | 3 | 0.12 | 1, 3, 2, 7, 9, 14, 15 |
| Exercises pertaining to continuous assessment | 5% | 0 | 0 | 1, 3, 2, 7, 9, 14, 15, 18, 16 |
| Final examen (those who have failed continuous evaluation) | 75% | 3 | 0.12 | 1, 3, 2, 4, 6, 8, 7, 9, 10, 13, 12, 11, 14, 15, 17, 16 |
| Laboratori classes | 20% | 0 | 0 | 4, 5, 6, 20, 11, 18, 19, 17 |
| Second partial exam | 37,5% | 3 | 0.12 | 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 12, 16 |
Bibliography
Basic course bibliography
Circuits i dispositius electrònics: fonaments d'electrònica, Lluís Prat Viñas et al., Edicions UPC, 1998.
Physics of Semiconductor Devices, Michael Shur, Prentice Hall Series in Solid State Physical Electronics, 1990.
Física de los Semiconductores, K.V. Shalímova, Editorial Mir, 1975.
Instrumentación electrónica, M.A. Pérez, J.C. Álvarez, J.C. Campo, F.J. Ferrero, G.J. Grillo, Thomson, 2004.
Fundamentals of nanotransistors, M. Lundstrom, World Scientific, 2018.
Other books of Interest
Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology, Simon M. Sze, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
Electrónica de los dispositivos para circuitos integrados, R.S. Muller, T.I. Kamins, Ed. Limusa.
Fundamentos de microelectrónica, nanoelectrónica y fotónica, J.M. Albella Martín, Pearson Educación, 2005.
Physics of Semiconductor Devices, S. M. Sze, John Wiley and Sons, 3rd Ed. 2007.
Electronics of Measuring Systems, Tran Tien Lang.
Software
For this course, no special software is required.