| Lectures and exercises |
hours |
| Topics |
Specific contents |
|
| Operational amplifiers and their applications |
Ideal op-amp. Application of inverting and non-inverting configurations. Effects of non-ideality of op-amps |
6
|
| Multistage amplifiers |
Method for solving multistage amplifiers. Analysis of a C-E/C-D stage. Analysis of Cascode configuration. |
6
|
| Frequency Response |
Low and high-frequency response of amplifiers. Method for estimating cross-over frequencies (Circuit time constants). High-frequency BJT model. Miller effect. |
4
|
| Feedback |
general feedback structure. Properties of negative feedback. Four basic configurations. Approximated method for the analysis of amplifiers with feedback |
4
|
| waveform-shaping circuits |
Multivibrators. Comparators. Comparator with hysteresis. Triangular and square waveform generators |
2
|
| Exercises |
Exercises (2 hours for each of the abovementioned topics). Example of design of simple circuits. Validation of performance with simulation tools. |
8
|
| Smart-power technologies |
Descriptions of main smart-power technologies |
2
|
| Current mirrors and voltage references |
Current mirros and their applications. Bandgap voltage references |
6
|
| Internal structure of operational amplifiers |
Description of the internal structure of operational amplifiers |
2
|
| Total hours for lectures and exercises |
40 |
| for exercises only |
8 |
|
Further educational activities
|
hours
|
| Labs |
6 |
| Tutorials / Seminars |
2 |
| Workshops |
|
| Guided tours |
|
| |
|
| Total hours for further educational activities |
8 |
| Total hours |
48
|