Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE 232 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Microelectronic Devices and Circuits

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
EEE 232	SPRING	3	2	4	6

Prerequisites	EEE 201 To get a grade of at least FD or EEE 207 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Doç. Dr. Pınar Oğuz Ekim
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Pınar Oğuz Ekim
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Sertaç Kılıçkaya

Course Objectives

The goal of this course at the first step is to give the basic theory of semiconductor devices, namely pn junction diode, bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET). Their models and the limitations of these models will be then discussed. The design and analysis of diode circuits, simple BJT and MOSFET amplifiers will be studied. PSPICE will be used to simulate the electronic circuits.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Explain the basic theory of semiconductor materials; the structure and characteristics of pn junction diodes	1.5				X
LO2	Analyse simple diode circuits	4			X
LO3	Design simple BJT amplifiers	3.2		X
LO4	Identify simple MOSFET amplifiers	2	X
LO5	Simulate electronic circuits using PSpice and in the laboratory	5.3					X

Course Description

Basic semiconductor concepts. Physics, characteristics and models of pn junction diodes, BJT and MOSFET transistors. Diode circuits. Transistor biasing. Analysis and design of simple transistor amplifiers. Voltage regulators. Circuit analysis with PSPICE.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction	Prologue to Electronics I	LO1
2	Semiconductors, Drift and Diffusion Currents, The pn Junction Diode, Ideal Diode, Ideal Diode with Barrier Voltage, Zener Diode, Different diodes	Sec. 1.1.1-1.1.4, 1.2.1-1.2.5, 1.5.1-1.5.5.	LO1
3	Diode Models, Sinusoidal Analysis, Small Signal Equivalent Circuits	Sec. 1.3.1-1.3.4, 1.4.1-1.4.2.	LO1
4	Half Wave and Full Wave Rectification, Filters, Ripple Voltage Voltage Doubler Circuit, Zener Diode Circuits	Sec. 2.1.1-2.1.5, 2.2.1-2.2.2.	LO2
5	Clippers, Clampers, Multiple Diode Circuits, Photodiode Circuit, LED Circuit	Sec 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.4.1, 2.5.1 2.5.2.	LO2
6	BJT structure, npn and pnn transistor, IV Characteristics, Transistor Symbols,	Sec. 5.1.1-5.1.5	LO3
7	DC Analysis of Transistor Circuits, load lines and modes of operation, voltage transfer characteristics	Sec. 5.2	LO5
8	Midterm	-	-
9	Basic Transistor Applications and BJT Biasing	Sec. 5.3 5.4	LO3
10	The Bipolar Linear Amplifier	Sec 6.2.1-6.2.4	LO5
11	Common Emitter Amplifier, Common Collector Amplifier, Common Base Amplifier	Sec 6.4.1-6.4.3 6.5, 6.6, 6.7	LO3
12	Multistage Amplifiers	Sec. 6.9	LO5
13	MOS transistor structure, nchannel and pchannel MOSFET, IV Characteristics, Transistor Symbols, Nonideal IV Characteristics	Sec. 3.1.1-3.1.10.	LO4
14	Common Source Amplifier Circuit, Load Line and Modes of Operation, Common MOSFET Configurations: DC Analysis	Sec. 3.2.1-3.2.3. 3.3	LO4
15	Graphical Analysis, Load Lines and Small Signal models and parameters.	Sec. 4.1.1-4.1.2.	LO4
16	Final	-	-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Donald Neamen Microelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design McGraw Hill 2007
Suggested Readings/Materials	A. S. Sedra and K. C. Smith Microelectronic Circuits – Circuit Analysis and Design Oxford Press 2009

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Laboratory / Application	1	30	X	X	X	X	X
Project	1	10			X		X
Midterm	1	25	X	X
Final Exam	1	35			X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	1	16	16
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	21	21
Final Exam	1	31	31
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics				LO1
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.		LO4
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions		LO3
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.				LO2
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results					LO5
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.