Book Summary of Electronic Devices: Systems and Applications This concise and modern book explores the characteristics, functions, and applications of electronic devices. A winning combination of sound troubleshooting techniques and a systems-oriented approach demonstrates how devices are used in electronics systems today. In addition to covering diodes, oscillators, and thyristors, the book provides comprehensive coverage of power supplies, op amps, filters, and optoelectronics. Hundreds of examples, practice problems, and review questions further reinforce understanding of how electronic devices are used.
Key Features • Application Problems" provide industry-related examples and explore a myriad of technical fields. • "Used in a System" special features describe how, when, where, and why devices are used in a modern electronics system. • Lab.Source CD includes all labs electronically for significant cost savings. • Spreadsheet exercises involving the use of Microsoft Excel and MultiSIM circuit simulation build valuable skills using the computer as a problem-solving tool. • Unique SIMPLER method for systems-level and discrete component-level. • Troubleshooting facilitates critical thinking while introducing readers to step-by-step techniques with Challenge Problems provided for troubleshooting practice. Table Of Contents • 1. Circuit Theory Fundamentals. • 2. Semiconductor Basics. • 3. Introduction to Diodes. • 4. Power Supply Circuits. • 5. Bipolar Junction Transistors. • 6. Field Effect Transistors. • 7. Operational Amplifiers Basics. • 8. Operational Amplifiers • 9.Waveform Response. • 10. Filters. • 11. Oscillators. • 12. Thyristors. • 13. Optoelectronics.