What This Document Is
This document contains key notes from the Introduction to Microelectronic Circuits course (ELENG 40) at the University of California, Berkeley. These notes appear to be lecture slides presented by Professor Nathan Cheung, providing a foundational overview of the course structure, expectations, and core subject matter. It serves as a central reference point for students navigating the course requirements and understanding the breadth of topics covered.
Why This Document Matters
This resource is invaluable for students enrolled in or considering enrolling in EE40. It’s particularly helpful at the beginning of the semester to grasp the course logistics, grading breakdown, and the overall flow of topics. Students can use these notes to prepare for lectures, labs, and discussions, and to understand how different course components contribute to their final grade. It’s also useful for quickly referencing important dates, contact information, and the relationship of EE40 to other courses within the Electrical Engineering curriculum.
Topics Covered
* Course overview and teaching team introductions
* Class schedule and logistical details
* Fundamental circuit elements and analysis techniques
* Voltage, current, power, and energy concepts
* Capacitors and inductors
* Operational amplifiers (Op-Amps)
* Semiconductor devices, including diodes and MOSFETs
* Digital logic and microcontroller basics
* Analog and digital circuit principles
* IC fabrication processes
* Signal processing fundamentals
What This Document Provides
* A detailed course syllabus outlining objectives, format, and prerequisites.
* A breakdown of the grading scheme, including the weight of midterms, finals, homework, and lab assignments.
* Important dates for exams and homework deadlines.
* Contact information for the lecturer and teaching assistants.
* A comprehensive list of topics to be covered throughout the semester, categorized for clarity.
* A schedule correlating lecture topics with corresponding lab exercises.
* Information regarding permitted materials for exams.
