ECE 171Analog Electronics
Introduction to (semiconductor) electronic devices. Conduction of electric currents in semiconductors, the semiconductor p-n junction, the transistor. Analysis and synthesis of linear and nonlinear electronic circuits containing diodes and transistors. Biasing, small signal models, frequency response, and feedback. Operational amplifiers and integrated circuits. (Formerly EE 171.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 101L; previous or concurrent enrollment in ECE 171L is required.
- Taught in conjunction with ECE 271.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Oakes Acad 105 | Staff | Open 0/132 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | J Bask Aud 101 | S. Bose | Open 125/132 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:00am–10:30am | J Bask Aud 101 | P. H. Vroomen | Open 120/125 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | N. Sci Annex 101 | A. Chen | Closed 77/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | Engineer 2 194 | A. Chen | Closed 35/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soumya Bose | 2.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 60% | 5 |
| Paul Vroomen | 2.1 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 27% | 59 |
| Austin Chen | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 63% | 16 |
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