ELCR 1060 Syllabus

Operational Amplifiers
  Order        Description
      1            Explain characteristics of the ideal op-amp.
      2            Identify which stage produces each characteristic.
      3            Define the following parameters and their effect on circuit performance: a) input offset voltage,
                    b) input bias current, and c) input offset current.
      4            Explain the concept of virtual ground.
      5            Outline the procedure for offset nulling an inverting op-amp.
      6            Explain the parameters that affect op-amp frequency response.
      7            Define slew rate.
      8            Compute gain-band width product.
      9            Given schematic diagrams, construct circuits and calculate and measure output voltages for the
                    following: inverting, non-inverting, voltage follower, summing, and averaging op-amp
                    operating levels.

 

Timers
  Order        Description

1            Describe the sections of a 555 timer.

2            Draw diagram of a 555 timer with the IC pins identified.

3            Explain 555 timer operation and basic modes.

4            Explain IC timer application.

5            Construct a 555 monostable multivibrator and a stable multivibrator.