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The fifth edition of Microelectronic Circuits provides a framework to develop the student's ability to analyze and design all kinds of electronic circuits. Thoroughly updated and revised, this edition features changes that are evident from the condensed table of contents, and a great deal more that are included in the actual chapters. All the revisions, organization, and topical coverage reflect changes in technology-CMOS technology in particular-by far the most significant development in the world of mainstream electrical engineering. Highlights of the Fifth Edition * Evenly balanced, streamlined organizational structure: -In each chapter, the "must-cover" topics are placed first and the more specialized material appears last. -The first five chapters, Part I, are organized to form a coherent single-semester introductory course in electronics. Similarly, the next five chapters, Part II, present a body of material suitable for a second one-semester course. The final four chapters, Part III, contain significant topics that can be used as enhancements or substitutes for some of the material in earlier chapters, as well as resources for project or thesis work. * Both the MOSFET and BJT chapters have been rewritten and updated, and remain independent of each other. The MOSFET coverage is placed first, but the two devices can be covered in any desired order. * Many more MOS circuit examples, which use numbers that reflect current technology, are provided throughout. * Chapters 6 and 7 have been completely rewritten to introduce ICMOS and bipolar amplifiers in an accessible, systematic way. In addition, frequency response is now covered where necessary (a "just-in-time" approach) rather than being deferred until much later. This includes brief coverage of the frequency responses of the common source and common emitter amplifiers in Chapters 4 and 5, respectively. * Student learning support is enhanced by: -Revising summary sections and including many more summary tables. -Increasing the number and variety of review exercises and end-of-chapter problems. -Adding more PSpice® examples and problems with schematic captures. -A new in-text student CD including: Free student versions of PSpice® and Electronics Workbench Multisim® Textbook Edition (SPICE Simulator), new industry-based design examples, and data sheets from major industrial firms. * Instructor support is enhanced by: -Improved organization, making it easy to select material to suit a variety of course orientations. -A comprehensive typed Solutions Manual, including detailed answers to all problems in the text and overhead masters. -A new CD and web site with PowerPoint® slides and Lecture Outlines. -And additional forthcoming ancillaries.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #140189 in Books
• Published on: 2003-12-11
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 1394 pages

Customer Reviews

Great!!!
This book is not recommended for begginers.It has an in-depth analysis of most of subjects that one can encounter in his undergraduate courses in Microelectronics,thus making it a proper choice for anyone that is having the will to read hard,but gain a lot!!!

The Ultimate Reference for Microelectronic Circuit Design
"Microelectronic Circuits" progresses from the simplest concepts in electronics to the most complex. To gain the most out of the text, I would recommend to students to give particular attention to chapters 3, 4 and 5. In these chapters all the tools required to equip the student (engineer) for more advanced material are well presented in the simplest possible way, with well illustrated examples. The end of section self-assessment questions (SAQ) provide the student with the opportunity to reinforce what was learnt in previous section(s). Microelectronic Circuits is the only text to treat microeletronic circuit design in bipolar, CMOS and GaAs technologies at an introductory level with immense clarity and completeness. Thus Microelectronic Circuits is "The Ultimate Reference" for both analog and digital IC analysis and design, just as Paul Gray's Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits is for Analog Circuits.

Good stuff
Firstly, a few moans. For a book that has the words "International Student Edition" emblazoned on the top of it, this is a remarkably non-international book. The examples seem to use 110V/60Hz exclusively, and SI units are not used. On top of that, the units used in the worked examples quite frequently jump around, e.g., start in V, answer given in mV.

My only other real complaint is the shear weight of the book. Not easy to hold in one hand whilst drinking a beverage.

Since I bought the book to brush up on my electronics, I can't fault the technical content.