BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 1st Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2022-23)
BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering (also written as BEC201, KEC101) is a subject in the 1st year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Hours, Unit-2 Bipolar Junction Transistor, Unit-3 Operational Amplifiers, Unit-4 Digital Electronics, Introduction to Wireless Communication. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2022-23.
BEC101 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEC101 / BEC201 / KEC101 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 1st Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2022-23 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-14 |
BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2022-23) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Hours
Unit-1 Hours Semiconductor Diode: Depletion layer, V-I characteristics, ideal and practical Diodes, Diode Equivalent Circuits, Zener Diodes breakdown mechanism (Zener and avalanche) Diode Application: Diode Configuration, Half and Full Wave rectification, Clippers, Clampers, Zener diode as shunt regulator, Voltage-Multiplier Circuits Special Purpose two terminal Devices: Light-Emitting Diodes, Photo Diodes, Varactor Diodes, Tunnel Diodes.
Unit 2: Unit-2 Bipolar Junction Transistor
Unit-2 Bipolar Junction Transistor: Transistor Construction, Operation, Amplification action. Common Base, Common Emitter, Common Collector Configuration Field Effect Transistor: Construction and Characteristic of JFETs. Transfer Characteristic. MOSFET (MOS) (Depletion and Enhancement) Type, Transfer Characteristic.
Unit 3: Unit-3 Operational Amplifiers
Unit-3 Operational Amplifiers: Introduction, Op-Amp basic, Practical Op-Amp Circuits (Inverting Amplifier, Non-inverting Amplifier, Unit Follower, Summing Amplifier, Integrator, Differentiator).Differential and Common-Mode Operation, Comparators.
Unit 4: Unit-4 Digital Electronics
Unit-4 Digital Electronics: Number system & representation, Binary arithmetic, Introduction of Basic and Universal Gates, using Boolean algebra simplification of Boolean function. K Map Minimization upto 6 Variables.
Unit 5: Introduction to Wireless Communication
Unit-5 Fundamentals of Communication Engineering: Basics of signal representation and analysis, Electromagnetic spectrum Elements of a Communication System, Need of modulation and typical applications, Fundamentals of amplitude modulation and demodulation techniques. Introduction to Wireless Communication: Overview of wireless communication, cellular communication, different generations and standards in cellular communication systems, Fundamentals of Satellite & Radar Communication.
BEC101 Reference Books
- Describe the concept of PN Junction and devices.
- Explain the concept of BJT, FET and MOFET.
- Apply the concept of Operational amplifier to design linear and non-linear applications.
- Perform number systems conversions, binary arithmetic and minimize logic functions.
- Describe the fundamentals of communication technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions about BEC101
What is the syllabus of BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering?
The AKTU BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering syllabus is divided into 5 units: Hours; Unit-2 Bipolar Junction Transistor; Unit-3 Operational Amplifiers; Unit-4 Digital Electronics; Introduction to Wireless Communication. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2022-23.
How many units are there in BEC101?
BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BEC101 the same subject as BEC201?
Yes. AKTU uses the BEC101 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BEC201 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BEC101 taught in?
BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
How many credits is BEC101 worth?
BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BEC101 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BEC101 Fundamentals of Electronics Engineering previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEC101?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT)), effective from 2022-23. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-14.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT), effective from 2022-23. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-14.