Semiconductor Devices detailed Syllabus for Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (DEIE), C18 curriculum has been taken from the TSSBTET official website and presented for the diploma students. For Course Code, Course Name, Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Internal Marks, Max Marks, Total Marks, Min Marks and other information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
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Prerequisites:
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Course Outcome:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to
- Explain the different types of Semiconductor Diodes and their Specifications
- Analyze the transistor operation under different configurations and application of Transistor as an Amplifier
- Determine the need for Stable operating point and reason for wide use of CE amplifier and discuss Various Bias Stabilization techniques
- Explain the Constructional features and operation of different types of FET
- Select the type of Rectifier and Filter required for a given Power supply application
- Solve simple problems and develop circuits using Semiconductor Devices for simple Electronic circuit applications
Unit – 1: Semiconductordiodes:
Electrical properties of semiconductor materials-energy level diagrams of conductor, semiconductor and Insulator-Formation of P-Type and N-Type materials and their properties-Drift and diffusion currentFormation and behaviour of PN junction diode.-Forward and Reverse bias characteristics,. Special purpose diodes – .Zener diode- Characteristics-zener breakdown and avalanche breakdown LEDs, Varactor diodes
Unit – 2: Transistors
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Unit – 3: Transistor Biasing
Basic amplifier concept using BJT-CE mode.- reason for wide use of CE amplifier .concept of DC and AC load line- selection of operating point on DC load line with waveforms.-factors affecting the Q-point-thermal runaway- need for proper biasing in amplifier circuits.-types of biasing circuits- stabilization in amplifier circuits- various stability factors (S, SP, SVBE)-expression for stability factor in CE configuration- fixed bias circuit and derive its stability factor.
Unit – 4: Jfet&Mosfet
Compare JFET and BJT-List the merits of JFET over BJT- principle of operation of n-channel JFET -drain characteristics of JFET- pinch-off voltage of JFET- mutual characteristics of JFET-Important parameters of JFET -JFET classification -Construction and principle of -operation of depletion type n-channel MOSFET.-Explain the construction and principle of operation of enhancement type n-channel MOSFET. – JFET and MOSFET Comparison – Principle of operation of CMOSFET.
Unit – 5: Dc Power Supplies
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Unit – 6: Engineering Applications
Specifications – Commonly used Diode Numbers- Use of a PN junction diode for applications like: protection against polarity reversal, power control of soldering Irons, Dimming of incandescent lamps, Temperature sensing- Selection of Transistor based on the P Beta of the Transistor-Numbers of commonly used Transistors Significance of the number marked on the Transistor case-Transistor Packages and Pin ConfigurationDesign of Self Bias circuit Important specifications of JFET -Drift problem in FET Calculation of voltage regulation, Ripple factor of DC Power Supply-Design of a Zener regulator circuit for given Line and Load voltages,Powerratings.Design of RPS using 78XX series IC Regulator
Recommended Books
- Basic Electrical Engineering Volume 1 by PS Dhogal , TMH Edition
- Electronic devices and applications by B. Somanathan Nair, PHI.
- Understanding Electronics Components by Filipovic D. Miomir. Mikroe online
Reference Books:
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Course Outcome:
Understand the Working of Semiconductor Diodes.
- State the electrical properties of solid Semiconductor materials.
- Sketch energy level diagrams for conductors, Semiconductors, Insulators.
- Distinguish between Intrinsic and extrinsic Semiconductors.
- Describe the formation of P type and N type materials and sketch the energy band
- Explain Majority and Minority carriers in P and N Type materials.
- Distinguish between Drift and Diffusion current.
- Explain the formation of PN junction diode.
- Describe the working of PN junction Diode with various biasing voltages.
- Explain the forward/Reverse Bias Voltage characteristics of diode.
- Interpret the manufacturer specifications of a given diode from data sheet.
- Describe the formation and working of Zener diode.
- Explain the characteristics of Zener diode.
- Distinguish between Zener breakdown and Avalanche breakdown.
Understand the Working of Transistor Diagrams.
- Know the formation of Transistor.
- Draw the symbol of Transistor.
- Explain the working of PNP and NPN Transistors.
- Draw the different Transistor configurations.
- Know cut off, saturation and active regions.
- Sketch the input/output characteristics of CB,CC and CE configurations.
- Define alpha, beta and gamma Factors.
- Relate alpha, beta and gamma Factors.
- Write collector current expression in CB,CC and CE modes of Transistors in terms of a, P, Ib, Ic ,Icbo ,ICEO .
- Compare the performance Characteresitics of CE,CB and CC Configurations
- Describe the working of Transistor as an amplifier (CB configuration).
Understand the Transistor Biasing and Stabilization Techniques
- Explain the reason for wide use of CE amplifier.
- Explain the concept of DC and AC load line.
- Explain the selection of operating point on DC load line with waveforms.
- List the factors affecting the Q-point.
- Explain thermal runaway
- State the need for proper biasing in amplifier circuits.
- List the types of biasing circuits.
- Define stabilization in amplifier circuits.
- Define the various stability factors (S, SP, SVBE)
- Derive an expression for stability factor in CE configuration.
- Explain the fixed bias circuit and derive its stability factor.
- Explain the collector to base resistor method of biasing and derive its stability factor.
- Explain the self bias circuit and derive its stability factor.
- Draw a practical CE amplifier and explain the function of each component
- .Understand the working of FETs and MOSFETs.
- Explain the construction and principle of operation of n-channel JFET.
- Draw and explain the drain characteristics of JFET.
- Define pinch-off voltage in JFET.
- Classify the different types of FETs.
- Draw and explain the mutual characteristics of JFET.
- Define the parameters of JFET and obtain the relation among them.
- List the important specifications of JFET and BJT.
- List the merits of JFET over BJT.
- List the applications of JFET and BJT.
- Explain the construction and principle of operation of depletion type n-channel MoSFET.
- Explain the construction and principle of operation of enhancement type n-channel MoSFET.
- Compare JFET and MoSFET.
- Explain the principle of operation of CMoSFET.
Understand the Working of Dc Power Supplies.
- Explain the necessity of D.C. power supply for Electronic circuits
- Describe the working of HW, FW and Bridge section circuits with wave forms.
- Give the equations for RMS value, average DC value; ripple factor and efficiency for the above circuits.
- Define Voltage Regulation.
- Explain the need for a filter circuit in power supplies.
- Explain the operation of a rectifier circuit using Capacitor filter
- Give the reasons for connecting a Bleeder Resistor across capacitor
- Draw the input/output waveform of Rectifier with RC Filter Circuit
- Mention the factors effecting the output ripple in RC
- Draw the circuit of CRC Filter
- Explain the function of components and working of CRC Filter
- Give the reasons for popularity of RC filter circuits
- Explain the working of CLC filters Circuit
- Draw the input and output waveforms
- Mention the demerits of CLC filters
- List the applications where CLC filters are used
- State the need for a regulated power supply
- List important specifications of Regulated power supply
- Draw the circuit of a simple Zener regulated DC Power supply.
- Explain the working of Zener regulated power supply
- Determine the Resistance value and wattage of Series Resistor , zener diode for a given Input voltage ,load voltage and load current
Engineering Applications
- Interpret Data sheets and Commonly used Diode Numbers
- Explain the use of a PN junction diode for applications like: protection against polarity reversal, power control of soldering Irons, Dimming of incandescent lamps, Temperature sensing
- Calculate the value of P Beta of the Transistor for an Amplifier application with required voltage gain
- Select the correct transistor for given circuit specifications
- Explain the Significance of the number marked on the Transistor case-
- Explain different Transistor Packages and describe their Pin Configuration
- Design a Self Bias circuit for Given Stabilisation
- InterpretImportant specifications of JFET -Drift problem in FET
- Calculate of voltage regulation, Ripple factor of DC Power Supply for given Input Voltage 6.10Design a Zener regulator circuit for given Line and Load voltages,Power ratings.
- Design an RPS using 78XX series IC Regulator
Suggested Student Activities
- Student visits Library to refer to Manual of Electronic Semiconductor Devices to find their specifications
- Student inspects the available equipment in the Lab to identify the Diodes,Transistors and FETs
- Visitnearby Industry to familiarize with fabrication techniques of Semiconductor Devices
- Analyze the Power supply unit in the Institution facility
- Quiz
- Group discussion
- Surprise test
Suggested E-Learning
- http://electrical4u.com/
- www.electronics-tutorials.ws
- www.nptel.ac.in
Course Outcome:
- Explain the different types of Semiconductor Diodes and their Specifications
- Analyze the transistor operation under different configurations and application of Transistor as an Amplifier
- Determine the need for Stable operating point and reason for wide use of CE amplifier and discuss Various Bias Stabilization techniques
- Explain the Constructional features and operation of different types of FET
- Select the type of Rectifier and Filter required for a given Power supply application
- Solve simple problems and develop circuits using Semiconductor Devices for simple Electronic circuit applications
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