Basic electronics

"Basic Electronics" is a textbook of electronics meant for students of all branches of engineering at the degree level. Beginning with physical principles of electronic devices it covers fundamentals of technology of the devices, analogue and digital circuits and their applications. Operational amplifiers and digital integrated circuits (ICs) have been introduced along with circuits using discrete devices. A sound foundation has been laid with an in-depth treatment of circuits using discrete devices. Most of the examples and applications are described using ICs. More emphasis has been given to the development of a conceptual understanding rather than a rigorous analysis. It will enable the students to appreciate electronic applications better. Some experiments along with instructions of how to carry them out have been suggested as a practical support to the theoretical understanding.

Electronics pervades almost all industrial instrumentation, consumer and entertainment industry, computers and communications. A conceptual exposure to electronics is essential for all engineers and scientists. This book would be useful for learning electronics through self study as well. An exposure to physics and mathematics at the higher secondary school level supplemented with some knowledge of electrical circuits is all that. is required as a background. This book would also prepare students of electronics, computer and communication engineering for taking advanced level subjects in their specialisation subsequently.