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Syllabus — 5 Modules

  1. Semiconductor Basics & Diodes
    Energy bands, PN junction I–V, diode models, rectifiers, Zener regulation, clamping/clipping.

  2. BJTs & FETs; Biasing and Small-Signal
    BJT/FET operation, biasing (fixed, voltage-divider, self-bias), small-signal models, gain, input/output resistance.

  3. Analog Building Blocks
    Single-stage amplifiers (CE/CS/Source follower), frequency response basics, op-amp ideals, active RC filters.

  4. Digital Fundamentals
    Number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, K-map minimization, hazards, intro to CMOS logic.

  5. Instrumentation Basics
    Sensors/Transducers overview, measurement chain, ADC/DAC fundamentals, resolution & errors, basic DAQ.