Electronic Devices And Circuits

Understanding basic operational and applications of electronic devices is fundamental in understanding the functional and design aspects of electronics techniques, sub-system or system irrespective of whether it is analog or digital. The study of electronics devices and circuits is essential since majority of electronics systems have both analog and digital content.

Though present day electronics is dominated by linear and digital integrated circuits, the importance of discrete devices cannot be undervalued as they continue to be used in large numbers in a variety of electronic circuits. In addition, understanding operational basics of these devices makes it easier to understand more complex integrated circuits. This textbook covers electronic devices and circuits in entirety, for undergraduate and graduate level courses. This study is pertinent for students of electronics, electrical, communication, instrumentation and control, information technology and even computer science engineering.

Table of contents :
· Introduction to Semiconductor Physics

· Semiconductor Diodes

· Bipolar Junction Transistors

· Transistor Biasing and Thermal Stabilization

· Field Effect Transistors

· UJTs and Thyristors

· Optoelectronic Devices

· Small Signal Analysis of Amplifiers

· High-Frequency Response of Small Signal Amplifiers

· Large Signal Amplifiers

· Feedback Amplifiers

· Sinusoidal Oscillators

· Wave-Shaping Circuits

· Linear Power Supplies

· Switched Mode Power Supplies

· Introduction to Operational Amplifiers

· Operational Amplifier Application Circuits


About Author :
Anil K. Maini is a Senior Scientist and Director at the Laser Science and Technology Centre, an R&D establishment under Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), India. He has worked on a wide range of electronics, optoelectronics and laser systems and his areas of expertise include optoelectronic sensor systems, laser systems, power electronics, digital electronics and related technologies.

He has nine books to his credit such as Digital Electronics: Principles and Applications, Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications, Microwaves and Radar, Handbook of Electronics, Electronics and Communication Simplified, Electronics for Competitions, Television Technician’s Course, Electronics Projects for Beginners and Facing the Interview Board for Electronics Professionals, to name a few He has also authored about 150 technical articles and papers in national and international magazines and conferences and has two patents (patent pending) to his credit. He is Life Fellow of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) and Life Member of Indian Laser Association.

Varsha Agrawal is also a Scientist at the Laser Science and Technology center. She is with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) under the Government of India since the past ten years and has been working on the design and development of a variety of electronics sub-systems for a range of defence-related applications.