DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

JNTU R 15 Regulations
II Year I Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Code

A30482

Course Title
Course Structure

:
:

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS Lab

Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits
3
2

Mr. B.SHUBHAKER

Mr. RAVICHANDER.B,Ms.C.CHANDANA

Course
Coordinator
Team of
Instructors
I. Course Overview:

This lab complements the electronic devices circuits course. Students will gain practical
experience with designing and implementing concepts of electronic devices and circuits
such as diodes, transistor configurations, rectifiers, biasing circuits and amplifiers.
II. Prerequisite(s):
Level

Credits

Periods /
Week

Prerequisites

UG

Electronic devices and circuits

III. Marks Distribution:

IV.

Sessional Marks

End
Semester
Marks

Total
Marks

There shall be a continuous evaluation during the

semester for 25 marks. Day-to-day work in the laboratory
shall be evaluated for 15 marks and internal practical
examination conducted by the concerned teacher shall be
evaluated for 10 marks.

50

75

Evaluation Scheme:
Component

Marks

Day-to-day Evaluation

15

Internal Practical Examination

10

End Semester Examination

50

V. Course objectives:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

To indentify the basic electronic devices like diode, transistor, led,ujt and scr
To observe the characteristics of diodes like PN, Zener diode.
Knowing diode as a rectifier and adding filters to see the ripple free output.
To observe the characteristics of transistors, SCR & UJT.
To analyze transistor amplifiers and their frequency responses.

VI. Course outcomes

At the end of the laboratory course the students are able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.

Understand the diode and transistor characteristics.

Verify the rectifier circuits using diodes and implement them using hardware.
Design the biasing circuits like self biasing.
Design various amplifiers like CE, CC, common source amplifiers and implement
Them using hardware and also observe their frequency responses
Analyze the concepts of SCR and observe its characteristics.
Remember the concepts of unipolar junction transistor and observe its characteristics.
Understand the construction, operation and characteristics of JFET and MOSFET, which
can be used in the design of amplifiers.
Understand the need and requirements to obtain frequency response from a transistor
so that Design of RF amplifiers and other high frequency amplifiers is feasible

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS LAB Syllabus

PART A: (Only for Viva-voce Examination)
Electronic Workshop Practice (In 3 Lab Sessions):
1.

Identification, Specifications, Testing of R, L, C Components (Color Codes),

Potentiometers, Switches (SPDT, DPDT, and DIP), Coils, Gang Condensers, Relays,
Bread Boards, PCBs
2. Identification, Specifications and Testing of Active Devices, Diodes, BJTs, Low power
JFETs, MOSFETs, Power Transistors, LEDs, LCDs, SCR, UJT.
3. Study and operation of
i) Multi-meters (Analog and Digital)
ii) Function Generator
iii) Regulated Power Supplies iv) CRO.

PART B: (For Laboratory Examination Minimum of 10 experiments)

1. Forward & Reverse Bias Characteristics of PN Junction Diode.
2. Zener diode characteristics and Zener as voltage Regulator.
3. Input & Output Characteristics of Transistor in CB Configuration and h-parameter
calculations.
4. Input & Output Characteristics of Transistor in CE Configuration and h-parameter
calculations.
5. Half Wave Rectifier with & without filters.
6. Full Wave Rectifier with & without filters.
7. FET characteristics.
8. Design of Self-bias circuit.
9. Frequency Response of CC Amplifier.
10. Frequency Response of CE Amplifier.

11.Frequency Response of Common Source FET amplifier.

12 SCR characteristics.
13.UJT Characteristics
14. Switching Characteristics of Transistor
15. UJT as Relaxation Oscillator

PART C: Equipment required for Laboratories:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Regulated Power supplies (RPS) - 0-30 V

CROs
0-20 MHz.
Function Generators
0-1 MHz.
Multimeters
Decade Resistance Boxes/Rheostats
Decade Capacitance Boxes
Ammeters (Analog or Digital)
- 0-20 A, 0-50A, 0-100A, 0-200A, 010 mA.
8. Voltmeters (Analog or Digital)
- 0-50V, 0-100V, 0-250V
9. Electronic Components -Resistors, Capacitors, BJTs, LCDs, SCRs, UJTs, FETs,
LEDs, MOSFETs, Diodes- Ge& Si type, Transistors NPN, PNP type

Programme Outcomes

Program Outcomes
1

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of

mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research
literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions
for complex engineering problems and design system
components or processes that meet the specified needs
with appropriate consideration for the public health and
safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems:Use
research-based
knowledge
and
research
methods
including
design
of
experiments,
analysis
and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.
Modern
tool
usage: Create,
select,
and
apply
appropriate
techniques,
resources,
and
modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling
to complex engineering activities with an understanding of
the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by
the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health,
safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering
practice.

Lev
el

Proficiency
assessed by

Assignments,
Exercises

Practice Sessions

Mini Projects,
Prototypes

Exercises using
tools

Design Exercises

Practice sessions

Environment and sustainability:

7

8
9

10

11

12

Understand the impact of the professional engineering

solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and
demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional
ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering
practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an
individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams,
and in multidisciplinary settings
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities with the engineering community and
with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend
and write effective reports and design documentation,
make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
management principles and apply these to ones own
work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have
the preparation and ability to engage in independent and
life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.

Responsibility

Workshop,
Mini Projects,
Prototypes

Design Exercises,
Seminars, Paper
Presentations

Design Exercises,
Development of
Prototypes, Mini
Projects

Exams,
Discussions

VIII. How Program Specific Outcomes are assessed:

Program Specific
Outcomes
Professional Capabilities: Capability to use their
PSO1 knowledge in the design of communication system
using techniques like signal processing and
technologies such as VLSI and Embedded systems.
Analytical Skills: Capability to analyze a given
PSO2 system and/or design for its specification based
performance and to devise any design changes for
performance improvement, if need be.
Responsible Professionalism: Capability to work
within the constraints as obtained in a workplace
PSO3 and/or within a team, with an objective to further the
goals of the employer establishment or self owned
one.

Level

Proficiency
assessed by

Lectures and Practical

Sessions

Projects

Projects

XI.
Mapping course objectives leading to the achievement of the program
outcomes:

Program Outcomes

Course
Objective
s

II

10

11

2
3
3

IV

III
V

12
2

Program Specific
Outcomes
PSO
PSO
PSO
1
2
3
3

2 = Supportive

3 = Highly Related

XII. Mapping course outcomes leading to the achievement of the program

outcomes:
Course
Outcomes
1

2 = Supportive

10

11

3
3

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Program Specific
Outcomes

Program Outcomes
12

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3

2
3

3
2

3 = Highly Related