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ELC 117 – Linear Integrated Circuits

Course Description:

Provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include: operational amplifiers, timers, and three-terminal voltage regulators.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

 

 

 

Operational Amplifiers

Class

3

Timers

D. Lab

2

Three-Terminal Voltage Regulators

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

4

Prerequisite:

ELC 115

Corequisite:

 

  

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS

12

 8

0

Op-amp circuit parameters

Explain characteristics of the ideal op-amp.

 

 

 

 

Identify which stage produces each characteristic.

 

 

 

 

Define the following parameters and their effect on circuit performance: (a) input offset voltage, (b) input bias current, and 8 input offset current.

 

 

 

 

Explain the concept of virtual ground.

 

 

 

 

Outline the procedure for offset nulling an inverting op-amp.

 

 

 

Frequency response limitation

Explain the parameters that affect op-amp frequency response.

 

 

 

 

Define slew rate.

 

 

 

 

Compute gain-band width product.

 

 

 

Op-amp configurations

Given schematic diagrams, construct circuits and calculate and measure output voltages for the following: inverting, non-inverting, voltage follower, summing, and averaging op-amp operating levels.

 

 

 

TIMERS

12

8

0

555 timer

Describe the sections of a 555 timer.

 

 

 

IC timers

Draw diagram of a 555 timer with the IC pins identified.

 

 

 

 

Explain 555 timer operation and basic modes.

 

 

 

 

Explain IC timer application.

 

 

 

Basic operating modes

Construct a 555 monostable multivibrator and a stable multivibrator.

 

 

 

THREE-TERMINAL VOLTAGE REGULATORS

6

4

0

Three-terminal IC regulators

Identify different types of three-terminal IC regulators.

 

 

 

 

Design and construct power supply circuits with three-terminal regulators.

 

 

 

 

Explain the functional block diagram of three-terminal IC regulators.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

Bell, D. A. (1990). Operational amplifiers: Applications, troubleshooting and design. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Driscoll, F. F., & Coughlin, R. F. (1990). Operational amplifiers and linear integrated circuits (4th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Dungan, F. R. (1992). Op-amps and linear integrated circuits for technology (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.

Gayakwad, R. A. (1993). Op-amps and linear integrated circuits. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Getz, F. C., & Berlin, H. M. (1991). Fundamentals of operational amplifiers and linear integrated circuits. New York: Macmillan.

Jacob, M. J. (1993). Applications and design with analog integrated circuits. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Malvino, A. P. (1993). Electronic principles (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Rutkowski, G. B. (1992). Solid-state electronics (4th ed.). Columbus, OH: Macmillan.

Terrell, D. L. (1996). Op-amps: Design, application, and troubleshooting (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

 

Audiovisuals:

 

Bergwall. (1992). Transistors and IC's (VHS cassette). Chadds Ford, PA: Author.

 

Training Aids:

 

Heath Company. (1993). Analog trainer. Atlanta: Technical Training Aids.