VARDHAMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Shamshabad, Hyderabad 501 218

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

VCE-R14 Regulation
Four Year B. Tech III Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Code

A2409

Course Title

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

Course Structure

Lectur
es

Tutorial
s

Practica
ls

Credits

Course Coordinator

Mrs. B. Suneetha, Associate Professor, Dept of ECE

Team of Instructors

Mr. Eliyaz Mohammad, Assistant Professor, Dept of ECE

Mr. H. Shravan Kumar, Assistant Professor, Dept of ECE

Course Overview:

This course covers fundamental topics of the electronic circuits that are used
as basic building blocks for various electronic systems. The topics include
right from the inception of designing of electronic circuits such as small signal
amplifiers, large signal amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, tuned amplifiers and
oscillator for building real time applications. This course starts with the recall
of the operation and characteristics of semiconductor devices (namely,
semiconductor diodes, BJTs, JFETs and MOSFETs), and leads to more advanced
topics in analog circuit design. It also provides a basis for students to design
various electronic circuits as per the requirement of the applications and
makes the student to design electronic systems as per the given
specifications.
II.

Prerequisite(s):

III

Electronic devices (A2401)

Basic Electrical Engineering (A2201)
Mathematics I (A2001)

Course Objectives:

1. To explore the principle of working of amplifiers and enable them to construct

various amplifiers for different applications.
2. To discuss the mathematical analysis of BJT amplifiers and JFET amplifiers and
to introduce the concepts of amplifier parameters and frequency response.
3. To distinguish between negative and positive feedback concepts so as to
apply them to suitable amplifier and oscillator circuit design.

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IV.

Course Outcomes:

Up on successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
V.

Extract the equivalent models for BJT and JFET at low and high frequencies so
as to analyze any electronic circuit.
Differentiate between the positive and negative feedback concepts as applied
to various electronic circuits.
Design, construct & analyze oscillator circuits to generate audio and radio
frequency sinusoidal signals.
Realize different types of power amplifiers for practical applications as per the
specifications.
Apply the electronic circuit analysis concepts for designing tuned amplifiers.
Marks Distribution:

The performance of the student shall be evaluated with a maximum of 100 marks for
each course. The evaluation shall be for 25 marks through internal evaluation and 75 marks
through external end
semester examination. The description regarding the mid
semester marks and external end semester
marks is as follows:
Mid Semester Marks
There shall be two midterm examinations called Mid I and Mid II. Each midterm
examination is of subjective type. The subjective test is duration of two hours with
total marks being 20. The syllabus that shall be covered for Mid I and Mid II
subjective tests are the first two and half units and the remaining portion
respectively.
The mid exam shall contain five one mark compulsory questions in part A and
part B contains five questions, each carrying five marks. The student has to
answer any three of five questions in
part B.
In addition to mid exams, there shall be one online objective test conducted for 30
minutes containing 20 objective questions covering the entire syllabus. The
evaluated score is adjusted to five marks scale.
For the consideration of awarding the final internal marks an average of two mid
exams is calculated and added to the objective score and recorder for a maximum
of 25.
External End Semester Marks
The university end examination shall be conducted for duration of three hours
with total marks being 75.
The End examination shall contain a total of ten questions with two questions
from each of the five units on either or basis. The student shall answer one
question from each unit compulsorily. Each question carries fifteen marks. The
total marks will be 75.

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Evaluation Scheme:
S.
No.
1
2
3

VII.

Component
Mid Semester Subjective Type
Examination
Mid Semester Objective Type Examination
End Semester Examination

Duration

Marks

2 Hours

20

30 Minutes
3 Hours
Total Marks

05
75
100

How Course Outcomes are assessed:

Program Outcomes

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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,

science and engineering fundamentals to the
conceptualization
of
engineering
models
(Fundamental Engineering Analysis Skills).
An ability to identify, formulate and apply
appropriate techniques, resources and to solve
complex
electronics
&
communication
engineering problems (Engineering Problem
Solving Skills)
An ability to design, implement and evaluate an
electronics & communication engineering
based system, component are process to meets
desired needs within realistic constraints such
as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability
and sustainability (Design and Development
skills).
An ability to design and conduct experiments,
as well as analyze and interpret the data
(Conduct
Investigations
of
Complex
Problems).
An ability to apply appropriate techniques,
resources and modern engineering tools
necessary to analyze complex electronics &
communication engineering activities (Modern
Tools Usage).
An ability to demonstrate societal, health, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to engineering practice
(Social Awareness).
An ability to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental
and societal
context for
sustainable development (Environment and
Sustainability).
An ability to understand and commit to
professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of engineering practice (Professional
Ethics).
An ability to function effectively as an
individual and as a member or a leader in
diverse teams with multidisciplinary settings
(Individual and Team Work).

Leve
l

Proficiency
assessed by

Assignments,
Exercises

Design
Exercises

Lab Sessions

Hands on
Practice
Sessions

Design
Exercises,
Seminars,
Paper
Presentations

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An ability to communicate effectively on

complex
electronics
and
communication
engineering activities with the engineering
community and society at large, such as,
writing effective reports and making effective
presentations (Communication Skills).
An ability to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of management and business
practices
to
manage
projects
in
multidisciplinary
environments
(Project
Management and Finance).
An ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of
technological change (Life-long Learning).

N = None

S = Supportive

Providing basic
electronics
knowledge

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H = Highly Related

VIII.

Syllabus:

IX.

List of Text Books / References / Websites / Journals / Others

Text Books:
1. Jacob Milliman, Christos C. Halkias, Chetan D. Parikh (2011), Integrated
Electronics-Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems,2nd edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited, New Delhi.
2. G. K. Mithall (1998), Electronic Devices and Circuits, Khanna Publishers, New
Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Robert L. Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky (2006), Electronic Devices and Circuits
Theory, 9th edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall, India.
2. Jacob Millman, Arvin Grabel (2003), Microelectronics, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi.

X.

Course Plan:
Lect
ure
Learning Objective
Topics to be covered
No.
UNIT I: SINGLE STAGE AMPLIFIERS AND JFET AMPLIFIERS
1
I. To classify the amplifiers Introduction and Applications of
13
depends
on
various Amplifiers
parameters.
Transistor
as
an
amplifier,
II. To
show
how
the Classification of amplifiers

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Ref

T1
T1

Lect
ure
No.

Learning Objective

III.

IV.

UNIT
V.

I.
II.

27
39

III.
IV.
V.

Topics to be covered
H-parameters, Transistor hybrid
model of a BJT in CB,CE,CC
Configurations
The h-parameter analysis of a
transistor amplifier circuit (CE,
CB,CC)
The h-parameter analysis of a
transistor amplifier circuit (CE,
CB,CC)
Problems on analysis of hparameters
Miller Effect, Analysis of CE
Amplifier
with
un
bypassed
resistor
Simplified Common Emitter hybrid
model, respective problems

transistor is working as
an amplifier.
To design, construct and
analyze the single stage
amplifiers using h Frequency response of amplifier
parameters.
Small signal JFET mode
To explain the concepts
of frequency response of Common source amplifier and
amplifiers so that they Problems
can design & construct Common drain amplifier and
amplifier
circuits
to Problems
amplify signals at various Common gate amplifier and
Problems
frequencies.
ToII:distinguish
MULTISTAGE
AND TRANSISTOR AT HIGH
the AMPLIFIERS
FET &
BJT and to calculateFREQUENCIES
the
voltage gain of FET Distortion in amplifiers, cascading
transistor amplifiers
amplifiers.
choice of transistor configuration
in a cascade amplifier, band pass
To
list
the
various of cascaded stages
coupling
schemes
in RC coupled amplifier, transformer
multistage amplifiers.
coupled amplifier
To design the multistage Analysis
of
CE-CC
Cascade
amplifier using simple Amplifier,
Analysis of CE-CB
BJT
amplifier
circuit, Cascode Amplifier
especially cascade and Darlington connection, multistage
cascade
connections amplifier using JFET
practically.
Hybrid-pi () common emitter
To show the variations in transistor model
gain and bandwidth.
hybrid - conductances and
To show the behavior of capacitances
BJT at high frequencies
validity of hybrid- model
using model.
To calculate the Gain variation of hybrid parameters
Bandwidth product of CE
Millers theorem and its dual
amplifier.
the CE short circuit current gain
current gain with resistive load

gain-bandwidth product, emitter

follower at high frequencies
UNIT III: FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS AND OSCILLATORS
I. To show the importance Introduction, Feedback concept
of feedback network in and types, transfer gain with

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T1
T1
T1,
T2
T2
T2
T2
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1

T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1

Lect
ure
No.

Learning Objective

Topics to be covered

Ref

feedback

feedback amplifiers.
II. To
list
the
general
characteristics
of
negative feedback and to
classify the feedback
amplifiers
based
on
output
sampling
and
input mixer networks.
III. To design, construct and
analyze
the
various
topologies.
IV. To show the importance
of positive feedback and
Barkhausen criterion as
applicable for oscillators
V. To design, construct &
analyze oscillator circuits
using BJTs& FETs to
generate
signals
at
various frequencies.

general characteristics of negative

feedback
amplifiers,effect
of
negative feedback on input and
output resistances

T1

Problems on Feedback Network

T2

Analysis of voltage series and

current series feedback amplifiers
Analysis of current shunt and
voltage shunt feedback amplifiers
Methodology of Voltage Series and
Voltage Shunt Feedback Amplifiers
and Problems
Methodology of Current Series and
Current Shunt Feedback Amplifiers
and Problems
Introduction, Constituents of an
oscillator, Barkhausien criterion
Classification of oscillators, sine
wave feedback oscillators of LC
type-general form of oscillator
circuit
Hartley
oscillator,
Colpitts
oscillator and Problems.
RC phase shift oscillator and
Problems
Wien
bridge
oscillator
and
Problems
Crystal
oscillator,
frequency
stability and Problems
UNIT IV: LARGE SIGNAL AMPLIFIERS

I.

II.
III.
40
49

IV.
V.

To explain the difference

between
voltage
amplifiers and power
amplifiers.
To classify the power
amplifiers
based
on
conduction angle.
To explain and analyze
the operation of power
amplifiers.
To
calculate
the
efficiency
of
various
power amplifiers.
To study the various
techniques employed to
eliminate
cross
over
distortion in class B
power amplifier.

T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1

Introduction

T1

Class A large signal amplifier

T1

Harmonic distortion (3 point

method) and Problems
Harmonic distortion (5 point
method) and Problems
Transformer coupled audio power
amplifier,collector dissipation and
conversion efficiency
Cross over distortion, Class B
power amplifier
Class B push pull amplifier without
output transformer
Push
pull
amplifiers
using
transistors having complementary
symmetry, class AB push pull
amplifier,
Problems on Class A and Class B
power amplifiers
Thermal stability, heat sink

UNIT V: TUNED AMPLIFIERS

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T2

T1
T1
T1
T1
T2
T2
T2
T2

Lect
ure
No.

Learning Objective
I.

II.

50
III.
56
IV.

V.

Topics to be covered

To discuss the quality (Q)

factor
of
a
tuned
amplifier, the factors that
affect its value, and its
relationship to amplifier
bandwidth.
To show the importance of
series
and
parallel
resonant circuits in tuned
amplifiers.
To explain the operation
of parallel resonant circuit
in tuned amplifiers.
To design, construct and
analyze the single tuned
amplifier
using
tank
circuit.
To calculate the quality
factor and bandwidth of
single and double tuned
amplifiers.

Ref

Introduction

T2

classification of small signal tuned

amplifiers

T2

Single tuned capacitance coupled

amplifier

T2

Single tuned inductively coupled

amplifier

T2

Problems

T2

Double tuned amplifier

T2

Problems

T2

XI.
Mapping course objectives leading to the achievement of the program
outcomes:
Course
Objecti
ves

II

Program Outcomes

III

H
S

S = Supportive

H = Highly Related

XII.
Mapping course outcomes leading to the achievement of the program
outcomes:
Course
Outco
mes

Program Outcomes
c

4
5

S
H

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S
H

S = Supportive
No of times Revised :
Prepared By
:

5
Mrs. B.Suneetha

H = Highly Related

Date

09th October, 2015

Signature of the Course Coordinator

Head, ECE

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