From discrete components to linear integrated circuits, this popular, up-to-date book on devices takes a strong systems approach that identifies the circuits and components within a system, and helps readers see how the circuit relates to the overall system function. Floyd is well known for straightforward, understandable explanations of complex concepts, as well as for non-technical, on-target treatment of mathematics. His coverage is carefully balanced between discrete and integrated circuits and his extensive use of examples makes even complex concepts understandable. Chapter topics cover diode applications, special-purpose diodes, bipolar junction transistors, transistor bias circuits, bipolar junction transistors amplifiers, field effect transistors, FET amplifiers, power amplifiers, amplifier frequency response, thyristors and other devices, operational amplifiers, basic op-amp applications, special-purpose op-amp circuits, active filters, oscillators, communications circuits, and voltage regulators. For electronics technicians and technologists, engineers, and electronics instructors.