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402-0247-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-PHYS
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Electronics for Physicists I (Analogue)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Georg Bison, Dr. Wolfram Erdmann
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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, OTAs, 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, OTA's, gyrator circuits, 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.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End
15.09.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Electronics for Physicists I (Analogue)
Fr 13:45-17:30 (Vorlesung und Praktikum)
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HPT C 103)
2 h weekly
practical/laboratory course Electronics for Physicists I (Analogue)
Fr 13:45-17:30 (Vorlesung und Praktikum)
  • Fri 15:45-17:30 (HPT C 103)
  • Fri 15:45-17:30 (HPV G 5)
2 h weekly

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