ISBN: 9788120327221    Publisher: PHI LEARNING PVT. LTD. Year of publishing: 2005     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 704        Language: English

This text offers a comprehensive introduction to a wide, relevant array of topics in analog electronics. It is intended for students pursuing courses in electrical, electronics, computer, and related engineering disciplines.

Beginning with a review of linear circuit theory and basic electronic devices, the text moves on to present a detailed, practical understanding of many analog integrated circuits. The most commonly used analog IC to build practical circuits is the operational amplifier or op-amp. Its characteristics, basic configurations and applications in the linear and nonlinear circuits are explained. Modern electronic systems employ signal generators, analog filters, voltage regulators, power amplifiers, high frequency amplifiers and data converters. Commencing with the theory, the design of these building blocks is thoroughly covered using integrated circuits.

The development of microelectronics technology has led to a parallel growth in the field of Micro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nano-electromechanical Systems (NEMS). The IC sensors for different energy forms with their applications in MEMS components are introduced in the concluding chapter.

Several computer-based simulations of electronic circuits using PSPICE are presented in each chapter. These examples together with an introduction to PSPICE in an Appendix provide a thorough coverage of this simulation tool that fully integrates with the material of each chapter. The end-of-chapter problems allow students to test their comprehension of key concepts. The answers to these problems are also given.
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L. K. MAHESHWARI, Ph.D., is Professor of Electronics and Instrumentation at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. Presently, he also holds the position of Director of the Institute. Prof. Maheshwari has more than 35 years of teaching experience in electronics and instrumentation. He has published several research papers in the areas of semiconductor electronics, instrumentation, educational development and university-industry linkages, both in national and international journals.|Dr. M.M.S. ANAND, Ph.D., is Professor of Electronics and Instrumentation at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. Presently, he also holds the position of Registrar of the Institute. Prof. Anand has more than 14 years of teaching experience in electronics and instrumentation and 16 years of industrial experience. In the industry, he mostly worked on data acquisition and control systems. His current areas of interest include design and simulation of analog and digital electronic circuits.
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