Spring 2026
Solid State Circuits
Approved: Initials/date Solid State Circuits CETT 1441-6A1 INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Minus Hargrave Email: mjhargrave@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-247-4883 Office Location: PATC Room 209 Office Hours: 10:00am – 11:00am MW other times on office door CREDIT 4 Semester Credit Hours (3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Hybrid 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 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. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Solid State Devices and Systems by Gary Rockis, American Technical Publishers ISBN# 978-0-8269-1637-2 ATTENDANCE POLICY If you are not here that day then you are absent. There are no excused absences. If you miss MORE THAN 20% of classes you will receive an F for the semester. (Example: 30 days of class = 6 days. 7th day = F) DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process by the specified drop date as listed on the Academic Calendar. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. STUDENT EXPECTED TIME REQUIREMENT For every hour in class (or unit of credit), students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit-hour class, students should prepare to allocate approximately six to nine hours per week outside of class in a 16- week session OR approximately twelve to eighteen hours in an 8-week session. Online/Hybrid students should expect to spend at least as much time in this course as in the traditional, face-to-face class. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Week 1 1-20 Course introduction and policies Class policies Handouts Week 2/3 1-27 Safety/PC Board Construction and Repair Chapters 1/2 Labs and As assigned Week 4/5 2-10 Semiconductor Diodes Chapter 5 Classwork/Exam 2-15 Labs and As assigned Week 6/7 2-24 DC Power Supplies-Single Phase Chapter 6 Classwork/Exam 3-8 Labs and As assigned Week 8 3-17 Solid State Transducers Chapter 8 Labs and As assigned Week 9/10 3-24 Transistor as a DC Switch Chapter 9 Classwork/Exam 4-5 Labs and As assigned Week 11 4-7 Silicon Controlled Rectifiers Chapter 12 Labs and As assigned Week 12 4-14 Triac, Diac, and Unijunction Transistor Chapter 13 Labs and As assigned Week 13 4-21 Transistor as an AC Amplifier Chapter 10 Labs and As assigned Week 14 4-28 Field-Effect Transistor and Multistage Amplifier Chapter 11 Labs and As assigned Week15/16 5-5 Operational Amplifiers And 555 Timers Chapter 14 Classwork/Exam 5-10 Labs and As assigned Due dates are subject to change. Refer to Blackboard for official due dates. 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 GRADING SCALE 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D below 60 F LIT does not use +/- grading scales ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students found to be committing academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or collusion) may receive disciplinary action. Students need to familiarize themselves with the institution’s Academic Dishonesty Policy available in the Student Catalog & Handbook at http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=80#academic-dishonesty. 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. 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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. 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