Publisher's Synopsis
Intended for an introductory course in eletronic devices and circuits, this practical treatment acknowledges the increasing use of integrated circuits in modern electronic systems, focusing on systems concepts. The text features hands-on coverage of SPICE in every chapter and many examples and exercises. It covers operational amplifiers, including both ideal and practical op-amps, as well as their many applications. The material on electronic circuit design examines practical design considerations, procedures, equations and exercises.