ACADEMICS
Course Details

ELE315 - Electronics II

2024-2025 Fall term information
The course is open this term
Supervisor(s)
Name Surname Position Section
Dr. Dinçer Gökcen Supervisor 21
Weekly Schedule by Sections
Section Day, Hours, Place
21-22 Tuesday, 12:40 - 14:30, E8-E3
Thursday, 09:40 - 11:30, E8-E3

Timing data are obtained using weekly schedule program tables. To make sure whether the course is cancelled or time-shifted for a specific week one should consult the supervisor and/or follow the announcements.

ELE315 - Electronics II
Program Theoretıcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
Undergraduate 4 0 4 5
Obligation : Must
Prerequisite courses : ELE230
Concurrent courses : ELE313
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving, Other: This course must be taken together with ELE313 ELECTRONICS LABORATORY II.
Course objective : It is aimed to give the following topics to the students; a) Negative feedback analysis on amplifiers b) Analysis and design of differential amplifiers c) Internal structure of operational amplifiers d) Operational amplifier applications e) Analysis and design of power amplifiers f) Analysis of positive feedback, oscillators, and signal generators g) Digital logic circuits (BJT, CMOS etc.)
Learning outcomes : A student who completes the course successfully will Understand and identify the negative and positive feedback circuits, Analyse the differential and operational amplifier circuits and understand their applications, Design operational amplifier circuits according to the given specifications, Analyse and design the power amplifier circuits, Understand the oscillator and signal generator circuits, Understand digital logic circuits and basic digital logic circuit concepts.
Course content : Feedback concept and feedback amplifiers, Differential Amplifiers, Operational Amplifiers, Power amplifiers, Positive feedback, oscillators and signal generators, Digital logic circuits (BJT, CMOS etc.)
References : 1. B. Razavi, Fundamentals of Microelectronics, Wiley, 2021 (3rd Ed.); 2. A.S. Sedra, K.C. Smith, T.C. Carusone and V. Gaudet, Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford Uni. Press, 2019 (8th Ed.) 3. R. L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Pearson, 2014, (11th ed.); 4. D. Neamen, Microelectronics Circuit Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill, 2009 (4th Ed.)
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Amplifier types and feedback concept
2 Analysis of feedback amplifiers
3 Analysis of feedback amplifiers
4 Differential amplifiers
5 Differential amplifiers and current mirrors
6 Internal structure of operational amplifiers (opamps)
7 Opamp analysis and applications
8 Power amplifiers
9 Positive feedback, oscillators and signal generators
10 Midterm Exam I
11 Basic digital circuit concepts (VTC curve, power dissipation, propagation delay etc.)
12 Digital logic circuits (BJT, CMOS etc.)
13 Advanced logic circuits (BJT, CMOS etc.)
14 Midterm Exam II
15 Preparation for Final exam
16 Final Exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 2 50
Final exam 1 50
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 50
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 50
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 14 3 42
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study Duration) 2 15 30
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 15 15
Total workload 31 37 143
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest