In this edition we have written additional practical examples and summaries at the end of each chapter, and have expanded coverage of computer software. The chapter on IC construction was deleted and replaced with a well-written description of the process that first appeared in Smithsonian Magazine. It has some stunning photographs and content that is excellent for the new students of this rapidly changing field.

Over the years we have learned that improved readability can be obtained through the general appearance of the text, so we are committed to the format you find in this and recent editions of the text. We hope you agree that it makes the text material appear "friendlier" to the broad range of students using the text. As in the past, we continue to be committed to the strong pedagogical sense of the text, accuracy, completeness, and a broad range of ancillary materials that support the educational process.

As the leading text of its kind, this valuable classic has set the standard for 30 years. Nowin its eighth edition, it retains the same measure of excellence as it continues to provide themost current and comprehensive coverage of electronic devices and circuit theoryavailable. Following are only a few of the features integrated throughout this outstandingtext:

·a systems approach, enabling the reader to become adept in the application of packaged systems

·troub/eshooting, necessary for a complete understanding of real-world situations

·hands-on app/ications utilizing PSpice and Electronics Workbench

·elaborate use of prob/em sets and examp/es to reinforce basic concepts

This is a core text for an upper-level course in devices and active circuits, appropriate fortwo- and four-year colleges, universities, and schools of technology. Included with eachcopy of the text is a CD-ROM containing Electronics Workbench Version 5 and ElectronicsWorkbench Multisim circuit files, as well as CircuitMaker circuit files and Student Versionsoftware. In addition, the following ancillaries are available:

·Laboratory Manual, ISBN 0--13-092213-7

·Prentice Hall Test Manager, ISBN 0-13-092211-0

·Instructor's Resource Manual, ISBN 0-13-092212-9

·PowerPoint Transparencies, ISBN 0-13-092218-8

·Instructor's Supplement CD, ISBN 0-13-093264-7

·CourseCompass, ISBN 0-13-062304-0

·WebCT, ISBN 0-13-062305-9

·Blackboard, ISBN 0-13-062303-2

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

1 SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES

2 DIODE APPLICATIONS

3 BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS

4 DC BIASING-BJTs

5 FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS

6 FET BIASING

7 BJT TRANSISTOR MODELING

8 BJT SMALL-SIGNAL ANALYSIS

9 FET SMALL-SIGNAL ANALYSIS

10 SYSTEMS APPROACH-EFFECTS OF Rs AND RL

11 BJT AND JFET FREQUENCY RESPONSE

12 COMPOUND CONFIGURATIONS

13 OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS

14 OP-AMP APPLICATIONS

15 POWER AMPLIFIERS

16 LINEAR-DIGITAL ICs

17 FEEDBACK AND OSCILLATOR CIRCUITS

18 POWER SUPPLIES(VOLTAGE REGULATORS)

19 OTHER TWO-TERMINAL DEVICES

20 pnpn AND OTHER DEVICES

21 OSCILLOSCOPE AND OTHER MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

APPENDICES

INDEX