To know the operating principles of the two basic semi-conductor components of electronics: the diode and MOS transistor. Subjects covered: the use and structure of operational amplifiers, signal amplification, linearity, input/output impedance and impedance adaptation.
| On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: | Classification level | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic assembly applying MOS | 4. Analyse | Important |
| Understanding electronic functions based on operational amplifiers | 1. Knowledge | Essential |
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| Written exam: | 66 | % | Project submission: | % | |
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| Individual presentation: | % | Group practical exercise: | 33 | % | |
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| Type of teaching activity | Content, sequencing and organisation |
|---|---|
| Course | Physical elements of semi-conductors : PN junctions Diode: models, examples of diode use, exercises: series/parallel, ON/OFF, logic gates |
| Course | MOS transistors : physical principles. Modelling large signals, small signals, polarisation |
| Course | MOS transistors : Studying AC/DC, MOS in amplification – common source assembly |
| Course | MOS in commutation: LED or motor control exercise : Current supply : exercises |
| Course | Operational amplifiers (Op-amps) : operating principles, main characteristics Op-amp structures – MOS differential pairs – gain – output stage |
| Course | Op-amp characteristics : CMRR, Voltage drop, polarisation currents, gain-bandwidth product, slew rate. Frequency studies, various exercises |
| Course | Production of a discrete common source MOS transistor amplifier |
| Course | Study of an operational amplifier |
| Course | Implementation of operational amplifiers and comparators: application for PWM modulation |