Analog Electronic Circuits

This course helps learners build strong fundamentals in analog electronics essential for careers in electronics, VLSI, and embedded systems. It focuses on understanding the real-world behavior of semiconductor devices, strengthening circuit analysis and problem-solving skills, and learning through IIT-level structured content from NPTEL. The course is especially valuable for students preparing for GATE, ESE, university exams, and technical interviews, and for those aiming to smoothly transition from theoretical concepts to practical electronics design.

1. Introduction to the course and fate of analog circuits in the digital era

2. Scope, importance, and tasks of analog electronic circuits

3. Review of KCL, KVL, and Electrical Technology concepts with applications

4. Non-linear circuit analysis involving diodes

   • Large-signal and small-signal analysis

   • Graphical, iterative, and practical solution methods

5. Diode models and applications

   • Practical and small-signal equivalent circuits

   • Numerical examples

6. Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

   • Structure, characteristics, and equations

   • Terminal currents and key parameters

   • Biasing and I–V characteristics of n-p-n and p-n-p BJTs

   • Equivalent circuits and numerical problems

7. MOSFETs (n-type)

   • Basic structure and working principle

   • Idealistic vs realistic behavior

   • Biasing techniques and key design notes