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ECSE 2050 - Introduction to Electronics

The physics and operation of semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field-effect transistors in elementary analog circuits. Non-ideal operational amplifier characteristics. Amplifier biasing, small-signal analysis, and frequency response. Elementary bipolar and MOSFET digital circuits.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2010.

When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



Credit Hours: 4

Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours