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Electronics 1: Diodes-Basic

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Course Description

10-660-110 ELECTRONICS 1: DIODES-BASIC ...introduction to the characteristics and usage of semiconductor diodes in rectifiers and linear power supplies. Special diodes and diode circuits are also considered. (Prerequisite: 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits or Instructor Approval; Electrical Engineering students are recommended to take 10-660-106, DC 3: Circuit Theorems prior to/or at the same time as this course.)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Distinguish the characteristics of specialty types of diodes
  2. Analyze circuits using three diode models
  3. Calculate current, voltage and regulation in Zener diode circuits
  4. Calculate ripple using capacitor and inductor/capacitor filters
  5. Analyze a complete regulated power supply
  6. Assemble diode circuits following a circuit diagram
  7. Expired: Describe the formation of a PN junction in doped semiconductor material
  8. Expired: Describe the characteristics of specialty types of diodes
5 classes found

  • Class Number: COURSE_SECTION-3-596671

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Hybrid
    Term:
    2025 Fall Session 2
    Hybrid
    -

  • Class Number: COURSE_SECTION-3-596681

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Hybrid
    Term:
    2025 Fall Session 1
    Hybrid
    -

  • Class Number: 10660110_2252_21825_03

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Hybrid
    Term:
    2025 Spring
    Session:
    8W2
    Hybrid
    -

  • Class Number: 10660110_2252_21823_01

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Spring
    Session:
    8W1
    In-Person
    -

  • Class Number: 10660110_2252_21824_02

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Hybrid
    Term:
    2025 Spring
    Session:
    8W1
    Hybrid
    -