ELT3110 Amplifiers

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students demonstrate knowledge of various types and classes of amplifiers.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to assorted types of amplifiers and related resources.
Supporting courses: ELT2050: Electronic Power Supply 2

Outcomes The student will:

1 explain the differences among various types and classes of amplifiers
- 1.1 define terms including:
  - 1.1.1 biasing
  - 1.1.2 class A, AB, B, C amplifiers
  - 1.1.3 common emitter amplifier
  - 1.1.4 common collector circuit configuration
  - 1.1.5 common base circuit configuration
  - 1.1.6 impedance matching
  - 1.1.7 capacitor coupling
  - 1.1.8 multistages
  - 1.1.9 bypass capacitors
  - 1.1.10 inverting and non-inverting amplifiers
  - 1.1.11 operational amplifiers
  - 1.1.12 metal-oxides-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs)
  - 1.1.13 junction gate field-effect transistors (JFETs)
- 1.2 explain the function and operation of direct current (DC), audio, video, power, radio frequency (RF) and intermediate frequency (IF) amplifiers
- 1.3 describe a Darlington-pair arrangement
- 1.4 explain how a differential amplifier operates
- 1.5 identify three different types of power amplifiers
- 1.6 explain how volume and tone can be controlled in an audio amplifier
- 1.7 explain the basic differences between RF and IF amplifiers
- 1.8 list three ways of increasing the bandwidth in RF and IF amplifiers
- 1.9 draw a block diagram of a multistage audio amplifier
- 1.10 describe the operation of operational amplifiers using inverting and non-inverting circuits
- 1.11 choose the appropriate amplifier configuration for an application
- 1.12 calculate voltage gain and power gain in decibels
2 construct, analyze and test amplifier circuits and components
- 2.1 construct a 25-watt amplifier project (audio or video)
- 2.2 evaluate completed project
- 2.3 construct and experiment with amplification circuits including:
  - 2.3.1 DC amplifier
  - 2.3.2 class A amplifier
  - 2.3.3 complementary class B Amplifier
  - 2.3.4 class B push-pull circuit
  - 2.3.5 class AB amplifier
  - 2.3.6 two-stage, RC-coupled audio amplifier
  - 2.3.7 basic audio power amplifier
  - 2.3.8 push-pull power amplifier
  - 2.3.9 IC amplifiers used in large audio system; e.g., car cassette systems, consumer audio systems
  - 2.3.10 JFET used as a common-drain amplifier
  - 2.3.11 JFET used as a common-gate amplifier
  - 2.3.12 basic differential operational amplifier
3 maintain, test and troubleshoot a power amplifier
- 3.1 troubleshoot a multistage common-emitter amplifier to determine which amplifier stage is faulty
4 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
- 4.1 demonstrate how to:
  - 4.1.1 measure voltage and current in an amplifier
  - 4.1.2 handle solid-state components
  - 4.1.3 use electronic test equipment
  - 4.1.4 install transistors using heat sinks
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals