EE 4152 - Low-Noise Electronic System Design

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course introduces the analysis and design of low-noise analog amplifiers. The different noise mechanism and models as applicable to analog electronics are introduced. Fundamental noise mechanism, amplifier noise models, noise in feedback amplifiers, noise in BJTs and FETs, and low-noise design methodologies for amplifiers and power supplies are covered. SPICE is used to analyze, model, and design various different projects. (prereq: EE 3102 or equivalent and EE 3112 or equivalent)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the fundamental noise mechanism in electronic circuits
Analyze the noise behavior of BJT circuits
Analyze the noise behavior of JFET circuits
Analyze the noise behavior of OpAmp circuits
Design low-noise amplifiers using BJTs, JFETs, and OpAmps

Prerequisites by Topic

Transfer Functions
Bode Plots
Design of BJT, FET, and OpAmp amplifier circuits

Course Topics

Fundamental Noise Mechanisms
Amplifier Noise Model
Noise in BJTs
Noise in JFETs
Noise in Feedback Amplifiers
Transformer Coupling

Laboratory Topics

Fundamental noise mechanism simulated in SPICE
BJT nosie model in SPICE, simulation and analysis
FET nosie model in SPICE, simulation and analysis
OpAmp noise model in SPICE, simulation and analysis
BJT and FET Noise Performance Plots, simulation and analysis
Design of a low-noise BJT amplifier
Design of a low-noise FET amplifier
Design of a low-noise OpAmp amplifier
Design of a low-noise power supply

Coordinator
Joerg Mossbrucker

Announcement

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EE 4152 - Low-Noise Electronic System Design