Circuits and Electronics 3: Applications

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Want to learn how your radio works? Wondering how to implement filters using resistors, inductors, and capacitors? Wondering what are some other applications of RLC and CMOS circuits? This free circuits course, taught by edX CEO and MIT Professor Anant Agarwal and MIT colleagues, is for you.

The third and final online Circuits and Electronics courses is taken by all MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) majors.

Topics covered include: dynamics of capacitor, inductor and resistor networks; design in the time and frequency domains; op-amps, and analog and digital circuits and applications. Design and lab exercises are also significant components of the course.

Weekly coursework includes interactive video sequences, readings from the textbook, homework, online laboratories, and optional tutorials. The course will also have a final exam.

This is a self-paced course, so there are no weekly deadlines. However, all assignments are due when the course ends.

What you will learn

• How to construct and analyze filters using capacitors and inductors
• How to use intuition to describe the approximate time and frequency behavior of second-order circuits containing energy storage elements (capacitors and inductors)
• The relationship between the mathematical representation of first-order circuit behavior and corresponding real-life effects
• Circuits applications using op-amps
• Measurement of circuit variables using tools such as virtual oscilloscopes, virtual multimeters, and virtual signal generators
• How to compare the measurements with the behavior predicted by mathematical models and explain the discrepancies

Skills you learn

• Inductors
• Application Design
• Capacitors
• Electronics
• Smartphone Operation
• Resistors
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Digital Electronics

Syllabus

Week 1: Second-order circuits, damping in second-order systems

Week 2: Sinusoidal steady state analysis, frequency response, frequency response plots, impedance methods

Week 3: Filters, quality factor, time and frequency domain responses

Week 4: Op-amp abstraction, negative feedback, Op-amp amplifiers, Op-amp filters and other circuits

Week 5: Stability, positive feedback, oscillators, energy and power

Week 6: CMOS digital logic, breaking, the abstraction barrier

Auto Summary

"Circuits and Electronics 3: Applications" is an engaging course designed for those curious about the inner workings of radios, the implementation of electronic filters, and the applications of RLC and CMOS circuits. Offered through edX and taught by CEO and MIT Professor Anant Agarwal alongside his MIT colleagues, this free course is part of the essential curriculum for MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science majors. This self-paced course delves into the dynamics of networks involving capacitors, inductors, and resistors, exploring design in both time and frequency domains. Students will gain hands-on experience with op-amps and both analog and digital circuits through a combination of interactive video sequences, textbook readings, homework, online labs, and optional tutorials. A final exam will also be administered to assess learning outcomes. Ideal for those at an awareness level in personal development, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to circuit design and applications. With no weekly deadlines, students can progress at their own pace, making it a flexible learning option. The course is available under professional subscription plans, catering to individuals eager to deepen their understanding of electronics.