Course Description

SRM UniversityFaculty of Engineering and Technology

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

EC1001 BASIC ELECTRONICS ENGINEERINGFirst Semester, 2013-14 (odd semester)

Course descriptionThis initial course introduces the concepts and Fundamentals of Electronic devices. Topics include diode and transistor fundamentals and applications, characteristics and applications of SCR and LED and operation of Rectifiers. This course introduces features and classification of Transducers, Principles and classification of Measuring instruments. It also provides the idea about Digital fundamentals and Integrated circuits.Instructional Objectives (IOs):

1. To study the fundamentals of Electronics components, devices, transducers

2. Principles of digital electronics

3. Principles of various communication systems

Credit hours: 2 credits.

Course coordinator: Mr. MARISELVAM A K

Course Instructor(s):Kathirvelu.D

Text book(s) and/or required materials

T1. T.Thyagarajan, K.P. SendurChelvi, T.RRangaswamy , “ Engineering Basics: Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering” , New Age International, Third Edition, 2007

T2. B.Somanathan Nair, S.R.Deepa, : Basic Electronics”, I.K.International Pvt. Ltd., 2009.

REFERENCES 1. Thomas L. Floyd, “Electronic Devices”, Pearson Education, 9th Edition, 2011. 2. R.K. Rajput, “Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering”, Laxmi Publications, First

Edition, 2007.

Computer usage (if any): Nil

Detailed Session Plan

Session TopicsProblem solving

(Yes/No)

Text /Chapter

Correlation of Topics with Instructional Objectives (IOs) &

Pgm. Outcomes (POs)

IOs Pos

1 Resistors yes [T1] chapter – 8 1 d, j

2 Resistors yes [T1] chapter – 8 1 d, j, k

3 Capacitors yes [T1] chapter – 8 1 d, j, k

4 Inductors no [T1] chapter – 8 1 d, j, k

5 Overview of the semiconductors, basic principles No [T1] chapter – 10 1 d, j, k

6Operation and characteristics of pn diode, zener diode,

no [T1] chapter – 10 1 d, j, k

7 BJT no [T1] chapter – 10 1 d, j, k

8 JFET No [T1] chapter – 10 1 d, j, k

9 optoelectronic devices(LDR), No [T1] chapter – 10 1 d, j, k

10 photodiode phototransistors, No

[T1] chapter – 10 1 d,j,k

11 solar cell ,OptocouplersNo [T1] chapter – 10

1d,j,k

12,13Instrumentations, general aspects, classification of transducers, basic requirement of transducers

yes [T1] chapter – 9 1 d, j, k

14 Passive transducer- strain gauge, thermister yes [T1] chapter – 9 1 d, j, k

15 Hall effect transducer, LVDT yes [T1] chapter – 9 1 d, j, k

16Active transducers- piezoelectric and thermocouple No [T1] chapter – 9 1 d, j, k

17 Number systems yes [T2] chapter – 16 1 d, j, k

18 Binary codes yes [T2] chapter – 16 1 d, j, k

Session TopicsProblem solving

(Yes/No)

Text /Chapter

Correlation of Topics with Instructional Objectives (IOs) &

Pgm. Outcomes (POs)

IOs Pos

19 Logic gates yes [T2] chapter – 16 1 d, j, k

20 Boolean algebram, laws and theorems yes [T2] chapter – 17 1 d, j, k

21 Simplification of Boolean expressions yes [T2] chapter – 17 1 d, j, k

22Implementation of Boolean expressions using logic gates yes [T2] chapter – 17 1 d, j, k

23 Standard forms of Boolean expressions yes [T2] chapter – 17 1 d, j, k

24Block diagram of a basic communication system No [T2] chapter – 14 1 d, j, k

25 Frequency spectrum No [T2] chapter –14 1 d, j, k

26 Need for modulation No [T2] chapter – 14 1 d, j, k

27 Methods of modulation No [T2] chapter – 14 1 d, j, k

28Principles of AM, FM, pulse analog and pulse digital modulation No [T2] chapter – 14 1 d, j, k

29Principles of AM, FM, pulse analog and pulse digital modulation

No[T2] chapter –14

1d, j, k

30AM/FM transmitters and receivers( block diagram description only) No [T2] chapter – 14 1 d, j, k

Internal assessment

Cycle Test – I - 10%Cycle Test – II - 10%Model Test - 20%Surprise Test - 05%Attendance - 05%

Prepared by: Mr. A.K.Mariselvam

Dated: 19/07/2013

Revision No.: 00 Date of revision: NA Revised by:

Program Educational Objectives

1. To prepare students to compete for a successful career in Electronics and Communication Engineering profession through global education standards.

2. To enable the students to aptly apply their acquired knowledge in basic sciences and mathematics in solving Electronics and Communication Engineering problems.

3. To produce skillful graduates to analyze, design and develop a system/component/ process for the required needs under the realistic constraints.

4. To train the students to approach ethically any multidisciplinary engineering challenges with economic, environmental and social contexts.

5. To create awareness among the students about the need for lifelong learning to succeed in their professional career as Electronics and Communication Engineers.

Program Outcomes

a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

g. an ability to communicate effectively.

h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

j. a knowledge of contemporary issues.

k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.