A unique feature of this book is that it shows just how simple it is to design electronic circuits, using little more than Ohm's law and the capacitor impedance equation. Numerous practical circuit design examples are offered, using currently-available devices and standard-value components. Commencing with an introduction to semiconductors and pn-junction theory, all of the most important semiconductor devices in general use today are covered. The operation of each device is carefully explained, and its characteristics and parameters are discussed in detail. Circuit applications are then treated, and the design and analysis of circuits involving each device are investigated. Coverage includes IC operational amplifiers, IC audio amplifiers, and IC voltage regulators. Features include:Explanation of the operation and characteristics of virtually allimportant electronic devicesExplanation of the operation of circuit using each devicePractical examples showing dc and ac analysis of each circuitPractical examples showing how to design each circuitPractise problems at end of each section; answers at chapter endChapter review questions and problemsAnswers to odd-numbered problems at the back of the bookDevice data sheets and component standard values in theappendices