Basic differential amplifiers using FETs and BJTs. Current sources for differential amplifiers. Op- amp-based differential amplifiers. IC op amps as multi-stage amplifiers. Ideal (dc) feedback. Stability and compensation of negative feedback amplifiers. Sinusoidal oscillators. Waveshaping circuits. Power amplifiers. Use of circuit simulators. EE 3015 and EE 3101 should be taken before or concurrently with EE 3115. prereq: [EE 2115, &EE 3015, CSE upper division] or dept consent