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Understand the operation of basic linear circuit elements, such as the voltage source, current source, resistor, capacitor, and the operational amplifier. |
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Understand basic circuit laws, principles, and theorems. |
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Be able to analyze linear circuits in the time domain and in the frequency domain. |
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Understand the operation of the bipolar transistor and of the MOS transistor at all levels of inversion. |
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Be able to identify subunits commonly used in analog integrated circuits, such as single-transistor amplifiers, current mirrors, and
differential pairs. |
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Be able to determine qualitatively both the quiescent operating point of a bipolar or CMOS electronic circuit and the response of the circuit to a disturbance. |
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Be able to quantitatively analyze the response of a bipolar or CMOS circuit to small-signal disturbances. |
