It is undeniable that electronics currently performs a wide variety of tasks. Today, the main uses of electronic circuits are control, processing, information distribution, and the conversion and distribution of electrical energy. Electronic technology is present in many fields such as domestic, industrial, civil, military, transportation, entertainment, communications, etc.



It is therefore evident that any engineer needs to know the basics and fundamentals of this technology, the components, the circuits, and the basic applications of this subject. Basic knowledge of Electricity (fundamental circuit laws and theorems) is required to take this course. On the other hand, it "opens the door" to all the specific subjects of the Electronics specialty that are taken in the 3rd year.

Specific Skill (CRI5): Knowledge of the fundamentals of electronics.



Description of Contents: Fundamentals of analog and digital electronics. Components.



Objectives:



LEARNING OUTCOMES



ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRONICS IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING.



APPLY BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRONICS COHERENTLY TO VARIOUS FIELDS OF ACTION, PROPOSING THE MOST SUITABLE SOLUTIONS.



WORK ON THE INHERENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT FOR THE CORRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES, USING SPECIFIC VOCABULARY AND TERMINOLOGY.



ADOPT A SPIRIT OF IMPROVEMENT TOWARDS LEARNING AND APPLICATIONS OF THE SUBJECT.

Introduction to General Electronics. Electronic Systems. Areas of Specialization in Electronics. Detailed Vision, System Vision. Fundamental Quantities. Signals and Waves. Basic Functions. Applications.



Diodes and Diode Circuits. The Ideal Diode and the Real Diode. Characteristics. Regions of Forward Bias, Reverse Bias, and Zener. Other Diodes: Zener, LEDs. Analysis of Circuits with Diodes. Models. Applications of Circuits with Diodes, Rectifiers, and Clippers.



The Bipolar Transistor. Definitions. Operating Regions of BJTs. Characteristic Curves. DC Analysis.

JFET and MOSFET Transistors. Definitions. Operating Regions of JFETs and MOSFETs. Characteristic Curves. DC Analysis.



Transistor Biasing Circuits. Calculation of Operating Points. Biasing Networks.



Ideal Operational Amplifiers. Linear and Nonlinear Operation. Input Impedance, Output Impedance, and Gain.



Introduction to Digital Electronics. Binary System. Numeric Codes. Boolean Algebra. Elementary Logical Functions. Combinational Circuits. Sequential Circuits.

Lectures will include abundant problem-solving sessions and practical exercises.



There will be six laboratory sessions where students will learn to use and operate basic electronic laboratory equipment and will assemble and test various fundamental electronic circuits.



Attendance to laboratory sessions is mandatory. In the event that a student is unable to attend or complete any of the sessions, in order to pass the course, after passing the theoretical exam, they must undergo and pass a laboratory practical exam.

• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 90
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 10

The course will consist of both theoretical and practical assessments of the knowledge acquired during the course.



The Theory part (final written exam) will account for 90% of the total grade, and the Laboratory Practices part (lab exam) will account for the remaining 10%. To pass the course, it will be necessary to obtain a grade of 5 in both the theory exam and the practical evaluation. (Therefore, theory and practicals of the subject must be passed separately).



The final written exam will consist of two parts: analog electronics section (6 points out of 10) and digital electronics section (4 points out of 10). The exam will mainly focus on problem-solving, where both the final result and the method used to obtain it will be evaluated.



Regarding laboratory practices, proficiency in handling basic equipment and instruments, appropriate resolution of proposed circuits, and attitude towards the practices will be assessed and valued.



If a student fails the laboratory practices, after passing the theoretical exam, they must undergo and pass a practical exam.



To withdraw from the exam, simply not attending will suffice.



Once the student has started the exam, they must submit it even if it remains blank, and it will count as an attempt.



In case sanitary conditions prevent the realization of face-to-face teaching and/or evaluation activities, a non-presential modality will be activated, of which students will be promptly informed.

The assessment will consist of a theoretical evaluation only if laboratory practices have been passed in the regular session (written lab exam). Similarly, it will consist only of a written lab exam if the theoretical exam has been passed during the regular session.



The Theory part (final written exam) will account for 100% of the total grade. The final written exam will consist of two parts: analog electronics section (6 points out of 10) and digital electronics section (4 points out of 10). The exam will primarily focus on problem-solving, where both the final result and the method used to obtain it will be evaluated.



Regarding laboratory practices, they must have been passed during the corresponding regular semester, where proficiency in handling basic equipment and instruments, appropriate resolution of proposed circuits, and attitude towards the practices will be assessed.



In case laboratory practices have not been passed or completed, once the theoretical exam of the subject has been passed in the extraordinary session, a lab practical exam will be conducted, which must be passed to pass the subject as a whole.



To withdraw from the exam, simply not attending will suffice. Once the student has started the exam, they must submit it even if it remains blank, and it will count as an attempt.



In case sanitary conditions prevent the realization of face-to-face teaching and/or evaluation activities, a non-presential modality will be activated, of which students will be promptly informed.

Material available on e-gela.

Basic bibliography

Análisis Básico de Circuitos Eléctricos y Electrónicos. Varios aut. Edit Pearson Prentice Hall

Principios de Electrónica.Malvino. Edit Mc Graw Hill.

Problemas de Electrónica. Varios aut. Edit Marcombo

In-depth bibliography

Electrónica.Hambley.Edit Prentice Hall
Componentes electrónicos. Espinosa y otros. Edit Universidad de Alcalá.
Principios fundamentales de electrónica. Alcalde. Edit Paraninfo.
Circuitos microelectrónicos. M.Rashid. Edit Thomson.
Problemas de Electrónica Básica. J.Maté y otros. Edit Universidad de Valladolid.
Electrónica. Storey Edit Addison-Wesley Iberoamericana.
Electrónica analógica para ingenieros. Pleite. Edit Mc Graw-Hill
Circuitos Microelectrónicos. Sedra y Smith. Edit Oxford.

Web addresses

http://www.sc.ehu.es/sbweb/electronica/elec_basica/

http://grupos.unican.es/dyvci/ruizrg/html.files/LibroWeb.html