Syllabus

Module 1: (6 hours)
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics, Intrinsic semiconductor, Dopant atoms, Extrinsic semiconductor, Semiconductor in Equilibrium: Electron and hole statistics in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors and their temperature dependence, Fermi energy level, Degenerate and non-degenerate semiconductors, bandgap engineering, Carrier transport: Drift, diffusion, recombination, and generation, Einstein relation, Hall Effect, Metal-semiconductor junctions Ohmic and rectifying contacts.

Module 2: (8 hours)
Semiconductor devices, PN diodes, PN junction theory: Formation, depletion region, I-V characteristic, Breakdown mechanisms: Zener and avalanche breakdown, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT): Structure, operation, modes of operation, BJT characteristics and small-signal equivalent circuits, Biasing techniques, Field Effect Transistors, JFET, MOSFET: Structure, Working principles, characteristics, frequency dependence and applications, Optoelectronic devices (solar cells, photo-detectors, LEDs), Modulation techniques, High-frequency devices, Transducers, Measurement, and control.

Module 3: (10 hours)
Basic differential amplifier circuit, Operation, Differential mode gain, Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR), Negative and positive feedback circuits, Amplifier and oscillator circuits, Power amplifier, Operational amplifier (OPAMP), Operational amplifier characteristics and applications, LCR circuits, Active filters, and rectifier circuits, Regulated power supplies, Impedance matching, Signal conditioning and recovery, Noise reduction, Shielding and grounding, Fourier transform.

Module 4: (4 hours)
Number Systems and Boolean Algebra, logic operations, DeMorgan’s theorems, Basic logic gates and implementation, Universal gate implementations, Circuit simplification: Karnaugh maps (K-maps).

Module 5: (8 hours)
Combinational logic circuit, multiplexers, demultiplexers, encoders, decoders, Sequential logic elements: Latches, flip-flops, Multivibrators, timers, Registers, and Counters, Shift registers, Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog (DAC) Conversion, Microprocessor, and microcontroller basics, Signal processing: Lock-in detector, Box-car integrator, Signal integrity, Grounding in digital systems.

To develop a fundamental understanding of semiconductor physics and charge carrier dynamics in semiconductors.

To learn about semiconductor devices and their applications in amplification and switching.

To understand operational amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, and power supplies for circuit design and application.

To learn about digital logic circuits, including combinational and sequential circuits, and their applications in computing.

5. Developing competency in designing and analyzing digital systems, including ADC and DAC conversion techniques.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1: Understand semiconductor fundamentals and carrier transport mechanisms.

CO2: Analyze and design electronic circuits using semiconductor devices for amplification and switching applications.

CO3: Understand and implement amplifier circuits for signal processing applications.

CO4: Design and analyze combinational and sequential digital logic circuits for computing applications.

CO5: Apply knowledge of data conversion techniques in digital and embedded systems.

D. A. Neamen, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Tata-McGraw Hill , 3rd Edition (2007).

J. D. Ryder, Electronic fundamentals and applications, Prentice-Hall , 5th Edition (2009).

S.M. Sze and M. K. Lee, Semiconductor Devices - Physics and Technology:, John Wiley , 3rd Edition (2012).

R. L. Boylested and L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuits Theory:, Pearson Education , 11th Edition (2015).