Amplifiers

Covers the effects of gain, bandwidth, and distortion on amplifier performance. The course compares linear and nonlinear (switching) amplifiers. Explains how to use transistor curves to analyze amplifier operation in terms of operating regions, load lines, operating (Q) points, and biasing. The online course discusses impedance matching and compares capacitive, transformer, and direct-coupled amplifiers. Describes many ways op-amps are used today, including integrators and comparators. Provides specific methods for troubleshooting common amplifier problems that maintenance technicians should be familiar with when working with electronics. This course has no prerequisites. Amplifiers is available in online maintenance training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Introduction to Amplifiers Topics: Amplifying circuits; Amplifier characteristics; Transistor amplifiers; Characteristic curves; Effects of temperature Learning Objectives: – Explain how gain, band