2025-2026 Current Catalog
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ELEC-141 Introduction to SemiconductorsCredits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-080; ELEC-124 and ELEC-134. Note: Course fee includes electronics kit and supplies. Co-requisite: It is strongly recommended to enroll in ELEC-142 when you enroll in ELEC-141.
Introduction to semi-conductor devices, integrated circuits, and their applications. Typical circuits will be studied and analyzed including DC power supplies, voltage regulators, amplifiers, power control circuits, and signal conditioning circuits. Laboratory work will allow the students to develop skill at design, construction, measurement, and troubleshooting of actual circuits. Test equipment will be available for each student to use in the lab.
BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 4
Course Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Select and apply problem solving methods
2. Communicate effectively
3. Demonstrate critical thinking
Course Learning Objectives:
Diode Theory, Rectifiers, and Regulation Circuits
1. Demonstrate an accurate understanding of diodes
2. Accurately draw common rectifier
3. Demonstrate an understanding of rectifier circuits
4. Construct rectifier circuits from a schematic
5. Analyze rectifier circuit operation utilizing common test equipment
6. Construct voltage rectifier circuits from a schematic diagram
7. Troubleshoot rectifier circuits to determine and correct faults
8. Analyze voltage regulator circuits utilizing modern test equipment
9. Troubleshoot voltage regulator circuits to determine common faults
Transistor Theory and Operation
1. Demonstrate an understanding of transistor physics
2. Draw transistor biasing circuits
3. Design basic transistor circuits
4. Construct transistor circuits from a schematic
5. Analyze transistor circuit operation
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