Topics Covered

Operation and small signal models of diodes. Circuit application of diodes. BJT and FET biasing and thermal stabilization ; BJT and FET at low  frequencies: Hybrid pi-model for small signals. H parameters. Analysis of transistor amplifier using h-parameters, high input resistance transistor circuits; BJT and FET at high frequencies: Hybrid pi-model,. CE short circuit current gain, current gain with resistive load, single stage CE transistor amplifier response, low and high frequency response of R-C coupled amplifier, effect of harmonics on amplifiers. Regulated power supply: series voltage regulator and emitter follower regulator.