Operational Amplifiers & Linear Integrated Circuits: Theory and Application - 3e

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James Fiore, Mohawk Valley Community College

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Language: English

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Reviewed by Dong Kyeong Lee, Graduate Student, University of Colorado Boulder on 6/11/20

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

The textbook is a great resource to learn about amplifiers, circuits, and filters. The contents start at a very basic level, then go into greater depth using various examples. Equations provided are followed by examples, and signal analysis is accompanied by data corresponding to both ideal and expected results. Also, all of the nomenclature are clearly defined before being mentioned. Furthermore, a summary page in the appendix is helpful for readers reviewing conceptual contents.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

The diagrams are clear, and their formats are consistent throughout the book. Also, a lot of the supplementary data are from datasheets, which are clearly referenced in the appendix section.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

The contents of the textbook are up-to-date, and its accuracy and relevance are not expected to change significantly in the future. This is because the focus of the contents are on fundamental concepts.

Clarity rating: 5

The textbook is clearly written, and the gradual introduction of new concepts makes the content comprehension easy. Also, most of the introduced concepts and ideas are backed by examples and actual data for clarity.

Consistency rating: 5

The figures and the equations used in the book are consistent to minimize confusion.

Modularity rating: 5

The book is split into 12 large chapters, and several subsections. This makes the reading of individual subsections convenient for the students. Also, the division of material allows the book to be a great supplementary material for courses. In addition, some of the sections dealing with actual data can serve as great examples for practical classes and lectures.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The topics start at the very basics, then become more detailed and specific further into the book. Therefore, the topics are easy to understand and follow.

Interface rating: 5

The visual contents in the book, such as equations and graphs, are clear and error-free. An empty right column allows the figure labeling to be clear as well.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

There were no grammatical errors identified during the review of the textbook.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

As it is an academic textbook focused on introducing engineering concepts, no cultural or ethical issues were identified for this book.

Chapter 1: Introductory Concepts and Fundamentals

1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Decibel
1.3 Bode Plots
1.4 Combining The Elements - Multi-Stage Effects
1.5 Circuit Simulations Using Computers
1.6 The Differential Amplifier
Summary

Chapter 2: Operational Amplifier Internals

2.1 Introduction
2.2 What Is An Op Amp?
2.3 Simple Op Amp Comparator
2.4 Op Amp Manufacture
Summary

Chapter 3: Negative Feedback

3.1 Introduction
3.2 What Negative Feedback Is and Why We Use It
3.3 Basic Concepts
3.4 The Four Variants of Negative Feedback
3.5 Limitations On The Use of Negative Feedback
Summary

Chapter 4: Basic Op Amp Circuits

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Inverting and Non-inverting Amplifiers
4.3 Single Supply Biasing
4.4 Current Boosting
Summary

Chapter 5: Practical Limitations of Op Amp Circuits

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Frequency Response
5.3 Gain-Bandwidth Product
5.4 Slew Rate and Power Bandwidth
5.5 Offsets
5.6 Drift
5.7 CMRR and PSRR
5.8 Noise
Summary

Chapter 6: Specialized Op Amps

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Instrumentation Amplifiers
6.3 Programmable Op Amps
6.4 Op Amps for High Current, Power, and Voltage Applications
6.5 High Speed Amplifiers
6.6 Voltage Followers and Buffers
6.7 Operational Transconductance Amplifier
6.8 Norton Amplifier
6.9 Current Feedback Amplifiers
6.10 Other Specialized Devices
Summary

Chapter 7: Non-Linear Circuits

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Precision Rectifiers
7.3 Wave Shaping
7.4 Function Generation
7.5 Comparators
7.6 Log and Anti-Log Amplifiers
7.7 Extended Topic: A Precision Log Amp
Summary

Chapter 8: Voltage Regulation

8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Need For Regulation
8.3 Linear Regulators
8.4 Switching Regulators
8.5 Heat Sink Usage
8.6 Extended Topic: Primary Switcher
Summary

Chapter 9: Oscillators and Frequency Generators

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Op Amp Oscillators
9.3 Single Chip Oscillators and Frequency Generators
Summary

Chapter 10: Integrators and Differentiators

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Integrators
10.3 Differentiators
10.4 Analog Computer
10.5 Alternatives to Integrators and Differentiators
10.6 Extended Topic: Other Integrator and Differentiator Circuits
Summary

Chapter 11: Active Filters

11.1 Introduction
11.2 Filter Types
11.3 The Use and Advantages of Active Filters
11.4 Filter Order and Poles
11.5 Filter Class or Alignment
11.6 Realizing Practical Filters
11.7 Band-Pass Filter Realizations
11.8 Notch Filter (Band-Reject) Realizations
11.9 Audio Equalizers
11.10 Switched-Capacitor Filters
11.11 Extended Topic: Voltage-Controlled Filters
Summary

Chapter 12: Analog-to-Digital-to-Analog Conversion

12.1 Introduction
12.2 The Sampling Theorem
12.3 Resolution and Sampling Rate
12.4 Digital-to-Analog Conversion Techniques
12.5 Analog-to-Digital Conversion
12.6 Extended Topic: Digital Signal Processing
Summary

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About the Book

The goal of this text, as its name implies, is to allow the reader to become proficient in the analysis and design of circuits utilizing modern linear ICs. It progresses from the fundamental circuit building blocks through to analog/digital conversion systems. The text is intended for use in a second year Operational Amplifiers course at the Associate level, or for a junior level course at the Baccalaureate level. In order to make effective use of this text, students should have already taken a course in basic discrete transistor circuits, and have a solid background in algebra and trigonometry, along with exposure to phasors. Calculus is used in certain sections of the text, but for the most part, its use is kept to a minimum. For students without a calculus background, these sections may be skipped without a loss of continuity. (The sole exception to this being Chapter Ten, Integrators and Differentiators, which hinges upon knowledge of calculus.)

There is also a lab manual for this textbook.

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