Spring 2026
Solid State Circuits
Approved: Initials/date Solid State Circuits CETT 1441 2A1 CREDIT 4 Semester Credit Hours (3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Online PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: Prerequisite CETT 1403 & CETT 1405 COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of various devices incorporated in circuits and their applications. Emphasis on circuit construction, measurement, and analysis. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to Analyze circuit operation with various semiconductor device application. Measure, test, and troubleshoot circuits containing various semiconductor devices. Describe the AC small signal development from input to output of a FET voltage follower/configuration. Describe the AC small signal development from input to output of a BJT push-pull amplifier. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Weldon Jacobs Email: wcjacobs@it.edu Office Phone: 409-247-4945 Office Location: ATC across MLK. Contact me via email if you need any assistance, and I will meet you at a more convenient location. Office Hours: MW 2:30 – 3:30, additional hours posted on instructor’s office door REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Solid State Devices and Systems by Gary Rockis, American Technical Publishers ISBN 978-0-8269-1637-2 ATTENDANCE POLICY You must log onto Blackboard and access this course a minimum of three times per week to check for posted announcements, assignment due dates, and to complete assignments. Failure to do so may result in deduction of points off final average. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DUE DATE TOPIC READINGS ASSIGNMENTS Week 1 Course introduction and policies Class policies Handouts Week 2/3 2/8 DC/AC Review Chapters 1/2 Labs and As assigned Week 4/5 3/8 Semiconductor Diodes Chapter 3 Labs and As assigned Week 6/7 4/5 DC Power Supplies-Single Phase Chapter 4 Labs and As assigned Week 8 4/5 Solid State Transducers Chapter 5 Labs and As assigned Week 9/10 4/26 Transistor as a DC Switch Chapter 6 Labs and As assigned Week 11 4/26 Silicon Controlled Rectifiers Chapter 7 Labs and As assigned Week 12 4/26 Triac, Diac, and Unijunction Transistor Chapter 8 Labs and As assigned Week 13 5/10 Transistor as an AC Amplifier Chapter 9 Labs and As assigned Week 14 5/10 Field-Effect Transistor and Multistage Amplifier Chapter 10 Labs and As assigned Week 15 5/10 Integrated Circuit Chapter 11 Labs and As assigned COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • Classwork 20% of total grade • Labwork 20% of total grade • Quizzes 25% of total grade • Exams 35% of total grade GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION Late work will NOT be accepted. Check the calendar in Blackboard for due dates. If you are having issues using Multisim, contact me during the first two weeks of the semester. Do NOT procrastinate and wait until the last minute.