About
the Book:
Electronics: Basic,
Analog, and Digital with PSpice does more than just make unsubstantiated
assertions about electronics. Compared to most current textbooks on the
subject, it pays significantly more attention to essential basic electronics
and the underlying theory of semiconductors.
In discussing
electrical conduction in semiconductors, the author addresses the important but
often ignored fundamental and unifying concept of electrochemical potential of
current carriers, which is also an instructive link between semiconductor and
ionic systems at a time when electrical engineering students are increasingly
being exposed to biological systems.
The text presents
the background and tools necessary for at least a qualitative understanding of
new and projected advances in microelectronics. The author provides helpful
PSpice simulations and associated procedures (based on schematic capture, and
using OrCAD® 16.0 Demo software), which are available for download. These
simulations are explained in considerable detail and integrated throughout the
book. The book also includes practical, real-world examples, problems, and
other supplementary material, which helps to demystify concepts and relations
that many books usually state as facts without offering at least some plausible
explanation.
The authors
seamlessly integrate discussion of:
·
BJT
and MOSFET circuits to highlight the common underlying principles, particularly
in regard to negative feedback
·
Characteristics,
advantages, and limitations of GaAs
·
State-of-the-art
technologies, such as silicon-on-oside and GeSi
·
Power
electronics, including power switching and npnp devices
With its focus on
fundamental physical concepts and thorough exploration of the behavior of
semiconductors, this book enables readers to better understand how electronic
devices function and how they are used. The book’s foreword briefly reviews the
history of electronics and its impact in today’s world. |
