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Electronics for Physicists I (Analogue)
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:56
Abstract
Passive components, linear networks, transmission lines, simulation of analog circuits, semiconductor components: diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors, basic amplifier circuits, small signal analysis, differential amplifiers, noise, operational amplifiers, feedback and stability, oscillators, ADCs and DACs, introduction to CMOS technology
Objective
The lecture provides the basic knowledge necessary to understand, design and simulate analog electronic circuits. In the exercises, the concepts can be experienced in a hands-on manner. Every student has the opportunity to go through all steps of an electronic design cycle. Those include designing schematics, generating a printed circuit board layout, and the realization of a soldered prototype.
Content
Passive elements, linear complex networks, transmission lines, simulation of analog circuits (SPICE), semiconductor elements: diodes, bipolar and fieldeffect transistors, basic amplifier circuits, small signal analysis, differential amplifiers, noise in analog circuits, operational amplifiers, feedback and stability in amplifiers, oscillators, ADC's and DAC's, introduction in CMOS technology. Practical excercises in small groups to the above themes complement the lectures.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DZ , SHE , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 45
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Electronics for Physicists I (Analogue)
Fr 13:45-17:30 (Vorlesung und Praktikum)
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
| practical/laboratory course |
Electronics for Physicists I (Analogue)
Fr 13:45-17:30 (Vorlesung und Praktikum)
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Physics Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: Please note that the course number has changed from HS24 onwards. This change will have no effect on the courses and performances already completed and will be recognised for the respective degree.)
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Spec. Courses in Resp. Subj. w/ Educ. Focus & Further Subj. Didactics (Core courses that counted towards the Bachelor or Master programme in physics or comprised additional admission requirements in subject didactics are not eligible for the teaching diploma.)
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Compulsory Elective Courses (Further course offerings from the category Educational Science are listed under "Programme: Educational Science for Teaching Diploma and TC".)
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Physics TC (Detailed information on the programme at: Please note that the course number has changed from HS24 onwards. This change will have no effect on the courses and performances already completed and will be recognised for the respective degree.)
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Scientific Introductory Courses (Students must complete at least 8 ECTS within the scientific introductory courses.)
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