Analog and Switching Circuit Design

Following an introduction to the basic features of semiconductor devices, this text describes both discrete and IC circuit design techniques. Emphasis is placed throughout on analog design and non-logic switching.

An introduction to basic circuit design, employing a variety of semiconductor devices, integrated structures, analog circuits, and low-power switching circuits. Describes the electrical characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices, covering amplifier stages, biasing, difference stages, noise, integrated circuits, frequency-dependent circuits, discrete and field-effect devices, switching devices, semiconductor transducers, and power supplies. Analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue converters are also considered. Closing chapters introduce the concept of computer-aided design and describe how application-specific integrated circuits may be designed and produced. Includes end-of-chapter questions and numerical problems.