Title: Analyze amplifier circuits used in various electronics products.
Course: Telecommunications I (10006-I) > Section: Understanding AC/DC Fundamentals

Analysis should include

- comparing and contrasting the operation of various transistor amplifiers
- assembling various types of transistor amplifiers
- applying a signal to a transistor amplifier and measuring voltage gain (Av) using an oscilloscope
- examining the operational amplifier (op-amp) integrated circuit
- assembling amplifier circuits using an operational amplifier
- comparing and contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of various types of amplifier classes including class A, B, AB, C, and D
- examining different methods and components used to couple amplifier stages including capacitors and transformers.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to know how to measure amplifier gain with an oscilloscope?
- What is the purpose of an amplifier circuit?
- What are some of the advantages of an operational amplifier over a transistor amplifier?