Chapter-by-chapter Changes to This Edition

Chapter 1

Updated content concerning recent technology and applications

Chapter 2

New section on semiconductor band-gaps

Chapter 3

Revised content on concepts such as diode forward voltage drop, diode characteristic curves

New information about avalanche diodes

Added section for photovoltaic diodes

Chapter 4

Revised information about semiconductor device registration systems

Chapter 5

Added graphic that succinctly identifies and characterizes the types of transistors and information about analog switches

Chapter 6

Added more OSHA information concerning dBA (sound) levels

Added information about the importance of SPICE circuit models

Chapter 7

Wrote new section for positive feedback and the hysteresis effect in electronic circuits

Chapter 8

Updated coverage of switch-mode (Class D) amplifiers

Chapter 9

Wrote new material for op-amp differentiators

Chapter 10

Wrote New section with more troubleshooting theory and practice.

Chapter 11

Additional op-amp oscillator circuits

Chapter 12

Updated WiFi and Bluetooth technology

Added new material for RFID applications

Chapter 13

Expanded information about how IC wafers are made

Chapter 14

Added new material for maximum power point controllers as used with photovoltaic energy sources and LED controllers used with recent white LEDs that are slated to replace incandescent lights

Chapter 15

Added new information on IC switch-mode regulators and applications

Chapter 16

Software defined radio explained and illustrated as a recent application of DSP