Prerequisite P 14A / PHYS1410 & P 14B / PHYS 1420, and (M 08B/MATH0100, and M 08C/MATH0110 or A-Level Maths or CAPE Maths)


Aim

To know the structure, principle of operation and use of basic solid state devices

Objectives

• To understand the Bipolar Junction Transistor.
• To understand Field Effect Transistors.
• To know the basic devices used in power regulation.
• To understand the different types of microwave diodes.
  
  

Content

The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

Physical Structure and modes of operation
Analysis of BJT amplifier circuits.

Field Effect Transistor(FETs)

• Structure and physical properties. I-V characteristics.
• MOSFETs and JFETs.
• Analysis of FET amplifier circuits

Regulating devices

Structure and characteristics of Zener diodes, Schottky diodes and SCRs .

Microwave diodes

The structure, principle of operation and characteristics of

• Gunn diodes
• Impatt diodes
• Trapatt diodes
• Laser diodes
  

Evaluation

One 2-hour paper 60%
One 1-hour in-course test 20%
Practical work 20%

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