"The study of electronics requires the acquisition of certain prerequisites of fundamental concepts of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and the theory of circuits which are reviewed in this book before discussing electronics. The book is rich in illustrations, equations, tables, and homework problems (with accompanying solutions manual). Useful for undergraduate students, with the help of numerous tutorials, case studies, examples, the reader will be able to design a real electronic circuit"-- Read more...
Abstract: "The study of electronics requires the acquisition of certain prerequisites of fundamental concepts of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and the theory of circuits which are reviewed in this book before discussing electronics. The book is rich in illustrations, equations, tables, and homework problems (with accompanying solutions manual). Useful for undergraduate students, with the help of numerous tutorials, case studies, examples, the reader will be able to design a real electronic circuit"
Content: Mathematical Tools Multiples and Submultiples Periodic Waveforms Complex Numbers Phase Vector (or Phasor) Laplace Transform Taylor Series Fourier Series and Integral Modulation Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Physical and Electrical Background Force, Work, Energy, Power Heat and Temperature Electric Charge Coulomb Force Electric Field Electric Induction Electric Current Electric Voltage Electron Mobility Electric Energy and Power Conventional Notations Magnetic Field Magnetic Induction Undulatory Phenomena Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Nature of Matter Atomic Model Lattice Wave-Particle Duality Electromagnetic Radiation Energy Band Theory Conductors Insulators Semicondutors Electrical Resistance and Joule Heating Temperature Coefficient Key Points, Jargon and Terms Two-Terminal Components Definitions Conventional Notations Topology of Interconnections Resistors Electrical Sources Capacitors Inductors Capacitor-Inductor Duality Complex Power Summing-Up of Constitutive Relations Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Two-Port Networks Definitions Transformers Dependent Sources Models of Two-Port Networks Interconnections of Two-Port Networks Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Circuit Theorems Definitions Kirchhoff's Laws Thevenin's Theorem Norton's Theorem Superposition Theorem Miller's Theorem Miller's Dual Theorem Substitution Theorem Impedance Matching and Bridging Who Decides What Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Frequency Domain Introduction Resistance, Reactance, Impedance Electronic Filters Sources of Phase Shift RC Integrator Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Semiconductor Components Doping of Semiconductors Charge Carriers Current in Semiconductors P-N Junction Diode BJT MOSFET BJT Vs. MOSFET Numbering and Coding Schemes Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Diode Circuits Rectifiers DC Power Supply Voltage Doubler Circuits Clamper Circuits Clipper Circuits Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Amplifiers: Intro Introduction Key Parameters Types of Amplifier Loading Effect and Driving Parameters Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Amplifiers: Basic BJT Configurations Conventional Notations Step-by-Step First Design BJT as a Signal Amplifier C.E. Configuration Swamped C.E. C.C. Configuration (Emitter Follower) C.B. Configuration C.E., C.B., C.C. Comparisons BJT's Simplified Hybrid Model Bias Stability Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Amplifiers: Basic MOSFET Configurations MOSFET as a Signal Amplifier C.S. Configuration C.D. Configuration (Source Follower) C.G. Configuration Comparison Among C.S., C.D., C.G. Bias Stability MOSFET as a Switch Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Amplifiers: Variants Increased Input Resistance Transformer-Coupled Load Cascode Amplifier Differential Amplifier Key Points, Jargon and Terms Amplifiers: Cascading Stages Coupling DC Analysis AC Analysis Double Stage C.E.-C.E. Double Stage C.E.-C.C. Double Stage C.C.-C.E. Double Stage C.S.-C.E. Bandwidth Key Points, Jargon and Terms Exercises Some Applications Audio Amplifier FM Radio Battery Charger Early Heart Pacemaker Other Transistor Applications