Electronic Devices Conventional Current Version

Abstract

This tenth edition of Electronic Devices reflects changes recommended by users and reviewers. As in the previous edition, Chapters 1 through 11 are essentially devoted to discrete devices and circuits. Chapters 12 through 17 primarily cover linear integrated circuits. Chapter 18, covers electronic communication devices and methods. Multisim® circuit files in version 14 and LT Spice circuit files are available at the website: www .pearsonhighered.com/careersresources/ New Features ◆◆ Chapter covering an introduction to communication devices and methods. ◆◆ LT Spice circuit simulation. ◆◆ Mutlisim files upgraded to Version 14 and new files added. ◆◆ Several new examples. ◆◆ Expanded coverage of FETs including JFET limiting parameters, FINFET, UMOSFET, Current source biasing, Cascode dual-gate MOSFET, and tunneling MOSFET. ◆◆ Expanded coverage of thyristors including SSRs using SCRs, motor speed control. ◆◆ Expanded coverage of switching circuits including interfacing with logic circuits. ◆◆ Expanded PLL coverage. ◆◆ Many new problems. Standard Features ◆◆ Full-color format. ◆◆ Chapter openers include a chapter outline, chapter objectives, introduction, key terms list, Device Application preview, and website reference. ◆◆ Introduction and objectives for each section within a chapter. ◆◆ Large selection of worked-out examples set off in a graphic box. Each example has a related problem for which the answer can be found at: www.pearsonhighered.com/ careersresources/ ◆ Multisim® circuit files for selected examples, troubleshooting, and selected problems are on the companion website. ◆◆ LT Spice circuit files for selected examples and problems are on the companion website. ◆◆ Section checkup questions are at the end of each section within a chapter. Answers can be found at: www.pearsonhighered.com/careersresources/ ◆◆ Troubleshooting sections in many chapters.