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Analog Fundamentals

Analog Fundamentals

A Systems Approach

Thomas Floyd, David Buchla

Sep 2012, Hardback, 792 pages
ISBN13: 9780132933940
ISBN10: 0132933942
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Analog Fundamentals: A Systems Approach provides unique coverage of analog devices and circuits with a systems emphasis. Discrete linear devices, operational amplifiers, and other linear integrated circuits, are all covered with less emphasis on the individual device, and more discussion on how these devices are incorporated into larger circuits and systems.

1 Ώ BASIC ANALOG CONCEPTS

1—1 Analog Electronics

1—2 Analog Signals

1—3 Signal Sources

1—4 Amplifiers

1—5 Troubleshooting

2 Ώ DIODES AND APPLICATIONS

2—1 The Atomic Structure of Semiconductors

2—2 The PN Junction

2—3 Biasing the Semiconductor Diode

2—4 Diode Characteristics

2—5 Rectifiers

2—6 Rectifier Filters and IC Regulators

2—7 Diode Limiting and Clamping Circuits

2—8 Special-Purpose Diodes

2—9 The Diode Data Sheet

2—10 Troubleshooting

3 Ώ BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS (BJTs)

3—1 Structure of Bipolar Junction Transistors

3—2 BJT Bias Circuits

3—3 Data Sheet Parameters and AC Considerations

3—4 Common-Emitter Amplifiers

3—5 Common-Collector Amplifiers

3—6 Common-Base Amplifiers

3—7 The Bipolar Transistor as a Switch

3—8 Transistor Packages and Terminal Identification

3—9 Troubleshooting

4 Ώ FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS (FETs)

4—1 Structure of Field-Effect Transistors

4—2 JFET Characteristics

4—3 JFET Biasing

4—4 MOSFET Characteristics

4—5 MOSFET Biasing

4—6 FET Linear Amplifiers

4—7 MOSFET Switching Circuits

4-8 A System

5 Ώ MULTISTAGE, RF, AND POWER AMPLIFIERS

5—1 Capacitively Coupled Amplifiers

5—2 RF Amplifiers

5—3 Transformer-Coupled Amplifiers

5—4 Direct-Coupled Amplifiers

5—5 Class A Power Amplifiers

5—6 Class B Power Amplifiers

5—7 Class C and Class D Power Amplifiers

5—8 IC Power Amplifiers

6 Ώ OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS

6—1 Introduction to Operational Amplifiers

6—2 The Differential Amplifier

6—3 Op-Amp Data Sheet Parameters

6—4 Negative Feedback

6—5 Op-Amp Configurations with Negative Feedback

6—6 Op-Amp Impedances and Noise

6—7 Troubleshooting

7 Ώ OP-AMP RESPONSES

7—1 Basic Concepts

7—2 Op-Amp Open-Loop Response

7—3 Op-Amp Closed-Loop Response

7—4 Positive Feedback and Stability

7—5 Op-Amp Compensation

8 Ώ BASIC OP-AMP CIRCUITS

8—1 Comparators

8—2 Summing Amplifiers

8—3 Integrators and Differentiators

8—4 Converters and Other Op-Amp Circuits

8—5 Troubleshooting

9 Ώ ACTIVE FILTERS

9—1 Basic Filter Responses

9—2 Filter Response Characteristics

9—3 Active Low-Pass Filters

9—4 Active High-Pass Filters

9—5 Active Band-Pass Filters

9—6 Active Band-Stop Filters

9—7 Filter Response Measurements

10 Ώ OSCILLATORS AND TIMERS

10—1 The Oscillator

10—2 Feedback Oscillator Principles

10—3 Sinusoidal Oscillators with RC Feedback Circuits

10-4 Oscillators with LC Feedback Circuits

10—5 Relaxation Oscillator Principles

10—6 The 555 Timer as an Oscillator

10—7 The 555 Timer as a One-Shot

11 Ώ VOLTAGE REGULATORS

11—1 Voltage Regulation

11—2 Basic Series Regulators

11—3 Basic Shunt Regulators

11—4 Basic Switching Regulators

11—5 Integrated Circuit Voltage Regulators

11—6 Applications of IC Voltage Regulators

12 Ώ SPECIAL-PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS

12—1 Instrumentation Amplifiers

12—2 Isolation Amplifiers

12—3 Operational Transconductance Amplifiers (OTAs)

12—4 Log and Antilog Amplifiers

13 Ώ COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS

13—1 Basic Receivers

13—2 The Linear Multiplier

13—3 Amplitude Modulation

13—4 The Mixer

13—5 AM Demodulation

13—6 IF and Audio Amplifiers

13—7 Frequency Modulation

13—8 The Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)

13—9 Fiber Optics

14 Ώ DATA CONVERSION

14—1 Analog Switches

14—2 Sample-and-Hold Amplifiers

14—3 Interfacing the Analog and Digital Worlds

14—4 Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Conversion

14—5 Basic Concepts of Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion

14—6 Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion Methods

14—7 Voltage-to-Frequency (V/F) and Frequency-to-Voltage (F/V) Converters

14—8 Troubleshooting

15 Ώ MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL

15—1 RMS-to-DC Converters

15—2 Angle Measurement

15—3 Temperature Measurement

15—4 Strain Measurement, Pressure Measurement, and Motion Measurement

15—5 Power Control

APPENDIX A

DERIVATIONS OF SELECTED EQUATIONS

ANSWERS TO ODD-NUMBERED PROBLEMS

GLOSSARY

INDEX

For courses in Electronics and Electricity Technology

Analog Fundamentals: A Systems Approach provides unique coverage of analog devices and circuits with a systems emphasis. Discrete linear devices, operational amplifiers, and other linear integrated circuits, are all covered with less emphasis on the individual device, and more discussion on how these devices are incorporated into larger circuits and systems.

Hallmark Features:

A wealth of examples helps students understand the relationship among system blocks, interfaces, and input/output signals.

  • Both discrete and integrated analog devices are presented with specific system examples.
  • All chapters feature System Examples and System Notes that are coordinated with chapter objectives.
  • System examples are used to illustrate how analog devices are applied in a system application.
  • System notes present interesting facts, information, and practical applications for specific analog devices and circuits.
  • Multisim files for selected examples and figures are available on the companion website, and Multisim troubleshooting problems are included for most chapters.
  • Worked examples help to illustrate the function and application of both discrete and integrated analog devices. Related problems appear in each worked example to provide additional practice.
  • Many of the system examples in the text focus on “mixed systems” that include both analog and digital circuits. Coverage of analog devices employed in switching applications is also included.

Chapter pedagogy keeps students focused on learning the concepts.

  • Each chapter begins with an opener page which includes a chapter outline, chapter objectives, a list of key terms, introduction, and a website reference for chapter study aids and other topics.
  • Each section within a chapter begins with an introduction and objectives for that section.
  • Links to manufacturers’ online data sheets are provided for most of the devices covered in each chapter.
  • Each section ends with a review consisting of questions or exercises that emphasize the main concepts presented in the section. Answers to the Section Review Questions are provided at the end of the chapter.
  • Each chapter ends with a summary, glossary, key formulas list, self-test, troubleshooting quiz, sectionalized problem set, and in many chapters, a Multisim troubleshooting section.
  • Answers to section review questions, related problems for examples, and the self-test and troubleshooting quiz are at the end of each chapter.
  • A comprehensive glossary and answers to odd-numbered problems are provided at the end of the text.

The text covers all the necessary mathematics without bogging students down in overly complex examples.

  • The mathematical skill level required to use this text is a basic understanding of algebra and trigonometric functions.
  • Higher-level mathematics, such as calculus, is not required.


rated 5 star

Best electronics book ever written

22 Feb 2013

By Koen Heene

I've owned "Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices and Applications" from Floyd since 1987 and had always considered it my electronics bible. This new edition is even better!