Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course

Lesson 1 • Series and Parallel Resistor Networks

Derives equivalent resistance for series and parallel combinations. Enables simplification of complex resistive networks into single-element equivalents.

Lesson 2 • Resistance and Ohm's Law

Introduces resistance as opposition to current and derives Ohm's law. Provides the primary tool for relating voltage, current, and resistance in linear elements.

Lesson 3 • Kirchhoff's Laws

Presents KCL and KVL as universal constraints on circuit variables. These laws underpin every systematic circuit analysis method introduced later.

Lesson 4 • Charge, Current, and Voltage

Defines fundamental electrical quantities and their SI units. Connects atomic structure to macroscopic electrical behavior observed in circuits.

Lesson 1 • Superposition and Linearity

Applies the superposition principle to circuits with multiple independent sources. Reinforces linearity as a property that enables decomposition of complex problems.

Lesson 2 • Independent and Dependent Sources

Distinguishes voltage and current sources and introduces dependent source models. Accurate source modeling is prerequisite to all systematic analysis methods.

Lesson 3 • Node-Voltage Method

Formulates circuit equations using node voltages as unknowns. Reduces circuit analysis to solving a linear system derived from KCL.

Lesson 4 • Thevenin and Norton Equivalents

Reduces any linear two-terminal network to a simple equivalent circuit. Enables efficient analysis of load variations without re-solving the full network.

Lesson 1 • First-Order RC and RL Circuits

Derives natural and step responses of RC and RL circuits using differential equations. Introduces the time constant as the key parameter governing transient speed.

Lesson 2 • Second-Order RLC Circuits

Analyzes series and parallel RLC circuits exhibiting overdamped, critically damped, and underdamped responses. Connects damping ratio and natural frequency to circuit parameters.

Lesson 3 • Inductor Fundamentals

Defines inductance, magnetic flux linkage, and the voltage-current relationship. Establishes how inductors oppose instantaneous current changes in circuits.

Lesson 4 • Practical Transient Analysis Applications

Applies transient analysis to switching circuits, pulse inputs, and real component behavior. Bridges theoretical differential equation solutions to engineering design decisions.

Lesson 1 • Sinusoidal Signals and Their Properties

Characterizes sinusoidal waveforms by amplitude, frequency, and phase. Establishes the mathematical form used throughout AC analysis.

Lesson 2 • Phasor Representation

Transforms sinusoidal time-domain signals into complex phasors. Converts differential equations into algebraic equations solvable with DC techniques.

Lesson 3 • Impedance and Admittance

Defines impedance for resistors, capacitors, and inductors in the phasor domain. Enables direct application of Ohm's law and network theorems to AC circuits.

Lesson 4 • AC Power Analysis

Defines real, reactive, and apparent power for AC circuits. Introduces power factor as a key efficiency metric in AC power delivery.

Lesson 1 • Diode Circuit Applications

Applies diode models to rectifier, clipper, and clamper circuits. Connects device characteristics to practical signal-processing and power-conversion functions.

Lesson 2 • Bipolar Junction Transistor Operation

Explains BJT structure, current gain, and operating regions. Establishes the BJT as a current-controlled amplifying and switching device.

Lesson 3 • MOSFET Operation and Characteristics

Explains MOSFET structure, threshold voltage, and drain current equations. Establishes the MOSFET as the dominant device in modern digital and analog circuits.

Lesson 4 • P-N Junction Diode

Analyzes depletion region formation, forward bias, and reverse bias in p-n junctions. Derives the diode equation and identifies key operating regions.

Lesson 1 • Feedback and Stability in Amplifiers

Applies negative feedback theory to improve gain stability, bandwidth, and distortion. Analyzes stability margins to prevent oscillation in feedback amplifiers.

Lesson 2 • Operational Amplifier Fundamentals

Introduces the ideal op-amp model and virtual short-circuit concept. Enables rapid analysis of inverting, non-inverting, and differential amplifier topologies.

Lesson 3 • Single-Stage Amplifier Configurations

Analyzes common-emitter, common-source, common-base, and common-gate configurations. Compares gain, input impedance, and output impedance across configurations.

Lesson 4 • Small-Signal Models and Biasing

Derives small-signal equivalent circuits for BJTs and MOSFETs. Establishes stable DC operating points as the prerequisite for linear amplifier operation.

Lesson 1 • Number Systems and Binary Arithmetic

Converts between binary, octal, hexadecimal, and decimal number systems. Introduces signed number representations and binary arithmetic operations.

Lesson 2 • Combinational Logic Circuit Design

Designs adders, multiplexers, decoders, and comparators from Boolean specifications. Connects combinational building blocks to arithmetic and data-routing functions.

Lesson 3 • Sequential Logic and Flip-Flops

Introduces latches and flip-flops as memory elements in sequential circuits. Establishes clocked operation and state storage as the basis for registers and counters.

Lesson 4 • Finite State Machine Design

Designs Mealy and Moore finite state machines from behavioral specifications. Applies state minimization and state encoding to produce efficient sequential circuits.

Lesson 1 • Three-Phase Power Systems

Derives balanced three-phase voltage and current relationships for wye and delta configurations. Calculates three-phase power and compares it to single-phase delivery.

Lesson 2 • Transformer Principles and Models

Derives the ideal transformer equations and develops the equivalent circuit model. Analyzes voltage regulation and efficiency under varying load conditions.

Lesson 3 • Induction Motor Principles

Analyzes rotating magnetic field creation and slip in three-phase induction motors. Derives the equivalent circuit and torque-speed characteristic for motor selection.

Lesson 4 • Power Quality and Protection

Identifies harmonics, voltage sags, and transients as power quality disturbances. Introduces protective relaying and fuse coordination for system safety.