Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 11230/2020 de 13/11/2020 + Despacho n.º 7089/2023 de 03/07/2023
7 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 PL + 30,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 612111.
Lecturer
- Raul Manuel Domingos Monteiro (2)
- Francisco José Alexandre Nunes (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
Students should be able to use the tools as well as understand and apply the fundamental concepts necessary for the analysis and development of simple electronic circuits, with particular emphasis on the following aspects:
1. Analyzing circuits with Op-Amps, diodes, and transistors
2. Designing simple power supplies
3. Using transistors in switching and as amplifiers
4. Understanding the operation of digital circuits
5. Detecting and repairing faults in circuits.
Program
1. Digital Systems
1.1. Numbering Systems
1.2. Boolean Algebra
1.3. Combinational Logic Circuits
1.4. Digital Circuit Technology and Logic Families
1.5. Sequential Circuits
1.6. Registers and Counters
2. Oscilloscope and Signal Generator
2.1. Characterization of Periodic Electrical Signals
2.2. Oscilloscope: Description and Use of Main Commands
2.3. Probes
2.4. Signal Generator: Description and Use of Main Commands
2.5. Breadboard
3. Op-Amp - Operational Amplifier
3.1. Voltages and Currents at Op-Amp Terminals
3.2. Non-Inverting Configuration
3.3. Voltage Follower
3.4. Inverting Configuration
3.5. Summing Configurations
3.6. Difference Amplifier
3.7. Comparator
4. Introduction to Semiconductor Theory
4.1. Energy Bands
4.2. Intrinsic Semiconductors
4.3. Extrinsic N-type and P-type Semiconductors
4.4. P-N Junction
4.5. NPN and PNP Structures
4.6. Internal Structure of Field-Effect Transistors
5. Diode
5.1. Diode Voltage-Current Characteristic
5.2. Operating Regions
5.3. Load Line
5.4. Biasing
5.5. Logic Functions with Diodes
5.6. Rectifiers
5.7. Rectifiers with Capacitive Filtering
5.8. Special Diodes: Zener, LED, Schottky
5.9. Voltage Regulators
5.10. Limiters
6. BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor
6.1. Symbols and associated quantities
6.2. Operating regions
6.3. Biasing: common-base and common-emitter configurations
6.4. Common-emitter amplifier
6.5. Stabilized biasing
6.6. Switching operation
7. Field-Effect Transistor
7.1. MOSFET
7.1.1. Symbols and associated quantities
7.1.2. Operating regions
7.1.3. Biasing: common-source configuration
7.1.4. Stabilized biasing
7.1.5. CMOS technology
7.2. JFET
7.2.1. Symbols and associated quantities
7.2.2. Operating regions
8. Oscillators
8.1. Transient regimes in 1st and 2nd order circuits
8.2. Sinusoidal oscillators
8.2.1. Feedback
8.2.2. RC oscillators with Op-Amp and with transistor
8.2.3. LC oscillators with Op-Amp, with transistor and with quartz crystal
8.3. Multivibrators: monostable and astable
8.3.1. Astable multivibrator with Op-Amp, with logic gates and with quartz crystal
8.3.2. 555 integrated circuit: use as monostable and as astable
8.3.3. PWM Pulse width modulator
9. Power supplies
9.1. Power converters
9.2. Series voltage regulator
9.3. Integrated regulators 78XX and 79XX
9.4. High-frequency switched converters
9.4.1. Elementary DC/DC converters
9.4.2. Isolated converters
9.4.3. Inverters
9.5. UPSs
Evaluation Methodology
Theoretical Component: CT = AC or EF
(min. 9 points)
Continuous Assessment: AC = TE*2/3 + TI*1/3
TE (5 or 6 tests: min. 8 points); TI (8 to 10 individual assignments)
Final Exam: EF
Practical Component: CP (6 to 8 practical assignments - Labs: min. 10 points)
Bibliography
- Amaral, A. (2021). Eletrónica Aplicada. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo, Lda.
- Dias, M. (2013). Sistemas Digitais - Princípios e prática. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: FCA
- Nunes, F. (0). Eletrónica Aplicada CTeSP MSM (apresentações das aulas, folhas de exercícios e guias de laboratório). Acedido em 25 de fevereiro de 2026 em https://politecnicotomar.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/teams/EA-MSM202526/Documentos%20Partilhados/General?csf=1&web=1&e=Hfbx8o
- Silva, M. (2016). Circuitos com Transístores Bipolares e MOS. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Teaching Method
Lectures. Theoretical and practical classes with problem-solving exercises. Practical laboratory classes where circuits are assembled, tested, and simulated to exemplify the application of the concepts studied in the theoretical and theoretical-pract
Software used in class
Logisim Evolution
Digital Simulator 097
LTSpice
