Electronics 1: Diodes-Basic
Course Description
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Distinguish the characteristics of specialty types of diodes
- Analyze circuits using three diode models
- Calculate current, voltage and regulation in Zener diode circuits
- Calculate ripple using capacitor and inductor/capacitor filters
- Analyze a complete regulated power supply
- Assemble diode circuits following a circuit diagram
- Expired: Describe the formation of a PN junction in doped semiconductor material
- Expired: Describe the characteristics of specialty types of diodes
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 21823
- Delivery:
- In-Person
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Instructors:
- Kevin Grabian
- Date Range:
- -
Class Notes
IMPORTANT: Each class consists of lecture delivered in person plus additional time in the Tech Hall lab, Room ET129 or the Mech Hall lab, Room ET120 during the posted open lab times. Plan approximately 30 hours to complete both portions of this class.
This course requires purchase of a parts kit in ET129.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Tech Hall Lab, Room ET129, is open Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fridays 8am-3pm; Saturdays 8am-1pm. The Lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/22/25 - 02/19/25 |
W
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
Green Bay Campus Room ET218
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| 01/22/25 - 02/19/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
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