Sep 20, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

ELT 261 Electronic Circuits II

Credits: (4)
This course covers circuits with active devices and electronic amplifier circuit concepts, including voltage and current sources, gain, attenuation, I/O impedances, frequency response, multistage effects, and decibel math. Devices studied are BJT and FET transistors, LEDs and opto-isolators, thyristors, integrated op-amps, instrumentation amplifiers, 555-timers, and selected ICs. 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week are required for this course. Prerequisite(s): ELT 161 , Pre/Co-Requisite: ELT 142 .

Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze transistor, differential amplifier, op-amp, and instrumentation amplifier circuits.
  2. Troubleshoot transistor and op-amp circuits.
  3. Explain the function and use of specialized electronic devices such as thyristors, opto-electronics, and special diodes.
  4. Describe the operation and application of FET and MOSFET devices.
  5. Explain the configuration and use of 555 timer IC’s and other selected devices.