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This is an introductory course on Analog Circuits. Problem sets and other instructions can be found here. Familiarity with basic linear electrical networks is assumed. At IIT Madras, the prerequisite courses are Electrical and Magnetic Circuits and Networks and Systems.

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1. 2012-07-31: Introduction to the course
2. 2012-08-01: (no recording; pdf): Need for nonlinear circuits; Analysis of nonlinear circuits
3. 2012-08-02(iPod,pdf): Small signal incremental analysis
4. 2012-08-03(iPod,pdf): Small signal incremental analysis; Diode models; Small signal two-port parameters
5. 2012-08-07(iPod,pdf): Small signal two-port parameters for obtaining a high gain; MOS transistor
6. 2012-08-08(iPod,pdf): MOS transistor I-V characteristics; Choosing the operating point for a given gain
7. 2012-08-09(iPod,pdf): Combining small signal and large signal pictures to realize the amplifier; Gate bias using a voltage divider
8. 2012-08-10(iPod,pdf): Adding bias and signal using a coupling capacitor
9. 2012-08-16(iPod,pdf): Brief overview of differential equations, and sinusoidal steady state response; Magnitude and phase plots
10. 2012-08-17(iPod,pdf): Bode plots
11. 2012-08-21(iPod,pdf): Common source amplifier with ac coupled source and load
12. 2012-08-22(iPod,pdf): Common source amplifier swing limits
13. 2012-08-24(iPod,pdf): MOS transistor in triode region; Dependence of drain current on drain-source voltage in saturation region
14. 2012-08-28(iPod,pdf): Adding or removing a dc bias from a signal; ac coupling networks
15. 2012-08-30(iPod,pdf): Sensitivity of amplifier parameters to transistor parameters; Biasing at a constant drain current using negative feedback
16. 2012-09-04(iPod,pdf): Common source amplifier with drain feedback bias
17. 2012-09-05(iPod,pdf): Common source amplifier with drain feedback bias-coupling capacitors, swing
18. 2012-09-06(iPod,pdf): Common source amplifier with current mirror biasing; Biasing a transistor with a current source at the source
19. 2012-09-07(iPod,pdf): Common source amplifier with source feedback biasing
20. 2012-09-11(iPod,pdf): Negative feedback circuits; opamps
21. 2012-09-14(iPod,pdf): Sensitivity of bias circuits(Problem set 3 review); Quiz II review
22. 2012-09-21(iPod,pdf): Opamp model; Determining opamp signs for dc negative feedback; CCVS using an opamp
23. 2012-09-25(iPod,pdf): Transistor biasing; VCVS using a transistor(common drain amplifier)
24. 2012-09-26(iPod,pdf): Common drain amplifier; VCCS using a transistor
25. 2012-09-27(iPod,pdf): VCCS using a transistor-biasing, swing limits; CCCS using a transistor
26. 2012-09-28(iPod,pdf): CCCS(common gate amplifier) using a transistor; CCVS using a transistor
27. 2012-10-03(iPod,pdf): pMOS transistor; Converting nMOS circuits to pMOS
28. 2012-10-09: Quiz III discussion
29. 2012-10-10(iPod,pdf): Controlled sources using pMOS; Common source amplifier gain limit
30. 2012-10-11(iPod,pdf): Common source amplifier with an active load; Input-output characteristics
31. 2012-10-12(iPod,pdf): CMOS inverter and its characteristics
32. 2012-10-16(iPod,pdf): CMOS inverter-self bias voltage, quiescent current; Realizing an opamp
33. 2012-10-17(iPod,pdf): Differential pair; with active load
34. 2012-10-18(iPod,pdf): Differential pair with current mirror active load
35. 2012-10-19(iPod,pdf): Differential pair with current mirror active load-small signal model
36. 2012-10-23(iPod,pdf): Differential pair with current mirror active load-Common mode rejection, swing limits
37. 2012-10-25(iPod,pdf): Single stage opamp with a buffer; Two stage opamp
38. 2012-10-26(iPod,pdf): Two stage opamp-small signal behavior; swing limits
39. 2012-10-31(iPod,pdf): Parasitic poles; Single pole opamp in negative feedback
40. 2012-11-01(iPod,pdf): Two pole opamp in negative feedback; Loop gain and its significance
41. 2012-11-06(iPod,pdf): Two pole opamp in negative feedback; Loop gain and its significance
42. 2012-11-07(iPod,pdf): Dominant pole compensation
43. 2012-11-09(iPod,pdf): Dominant pole compensation by pole splitting
44. 2012-11-14(iPod,pdf): Right half plane zero; Cancelling the right half plane zero
45. 2012-11-15(iPod,pdf): Bipolar junction transistor; Large and small signal models; Key differences from the MOS transistor

1. 2012-08-14: Problem set 1
2. 2012-08-31: Problem set 2
3. 2012-09-12: Problem set 3
4. 2012-10-04: Problem set 4
5. 2012-10-30: Problem set 5
6. 2012-10-30: Problem set 6
7. Problem set 7
8. Problem set 8
9. Problem set 9
10. Problem set 10

1. 2012-08-23: Quiz I
2. 2012-09-13: Quiz II
3. 2012-10-05: Quiz III
4. 2012-11-02: Quiz IV