Electronic Devices And Circuit Theory

by Boylestad, Robert L.; Nashelsky, Louis

• ISBN13: 9780131189058
• ISBN10: 0131189050
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Highly accurate and thoroughly updated, this book has set the standard in electronic devices and circuit theory for over 25 years. Boylestad and Nashelsky offer readers a complete and comprehensive survey of electronics and circuits, focusing on all the essentials they will need to succeed on the job.This very readable book is supported by strong, helpful learning cues and content that is ideal for new workers in this rapidly changing field. Its colorful layout boasts a large number of stunning photographs. Topics covered include: semiconductor diodes, BJT devices, DC biasing, FET devices, Op-Amp applications, power amplifiers, linear-digital ICs, power supplies and voltage regulators, and other two-terminal devices.An excellent reference work for anyone involved with electronic devices and other circuitry applications, such as electrical and technical engineers.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Semiconductor Diodes	1	(58)
Introduction	1	(1)
Semiconductor Materials: Ge, Si, and GaAs	2	(1)
Covalent Bonding and Intrinsic Materials	3	(2)
Energy Levels	5	(2)
Extrinsic Materials: n-Type and p-Type	7	(3)
Semiconductor Diode	10	(9)
Ideal Versus Practical	19	(2)
Resistance Levels	21	(6)
Diode Equivalent Circuits	27	(3)
Transition and Diffusion Capacitance	30	(1)
Reverse Recovery Time	31	(1)
Diode Specification Sheets	32	(3)
Semiconductor Diode Notation	35	(1)
Diode Testing	36	(2)
Zener Diodes	38	(3)
Light-Emitting Diodes	41	(7)
Summary	48	(1)
Computer Analysis	49	(10)
Diode Applications	59	(72)
Introduction	59	(1)
Load-Line Analysis	60	(5)
Series Diode Configurations	65	(6)
Parallel and Series--Parallel Configurations	71	(3)
And/Or Gates	74	(2)
Sinusoidal Inputs; Half-Wave Rectification	76	(3)
Full-Wave Rectification	79	(3)
Clippers	82	(7)
Clampers	89	(3)
Zener Diodes	92	(8)
Voltage-Multiplier Circuits	100	(3)
Practical Applications	103	(10)
Summary	113	(1)
Computer Analysis	114	(17)
Bipolar Junction Transistors	131	(30)
Introduction	131	(1)
Transistor Construction	132	(1)
Transistor Operation	132	(2)
Common-Base Configuration	134	(4)
Transistor Amplifying Action	138	(1)
Common-Emitter Configuration	139	(6)
Common-Collector Configuration	145	(1)
Limits of Operation	146	(1)
Transistor Specification Sheet	147	(4)
Transistor Testing	151	(2)
Transistor Casing and Terminal Identification	153	(1)
Summary	154	(2)
Computer Analysis	156	(5)
DC Biasing--BJTs	161	(75)
Introduction	161	(1)
Operating Point	162	(2)
Fixed-Bias Circuit	164	(7)
Emitter Bias	171	(4)
Voltage-Divider Bias	175	(7)
DC Bias with Voltage Feedback	182	(3)
Miscellaneous Bias Configurations	185	(5)
Design Operations	190	(6)
Transistor Switching Networks	196	(3)
Troubleshooting Techniques	199	(3)
pnp Transistors	202	(1)
Bias Stabilization	203	(9)
Practical Applications	212	(7)
Summary	219	(2)
Computer Analysis	221	(15)
BJT AC Analysis	236	(124)
Introduction	237	(1)
Application in the AC Domain	237	(1)
BJT Transistor Modeling	238	(2)
The re Transistor Model	240	(7)
The Hybrid Equivalent Model	247	(5)
Hybrid π Model	252	(1)
Variations of Transistor Parameters	253	(2)
Common-Emitter Fixed-Bias Configuration	255	(3)
Voltage-Divider Bias	258	(3)
CE Emitter-Bias Configuration	261	(7)
Emitter-Follower Configuration	268	(4)
Common-Base Configuration	272	(2)
Collector Feedback Configuration	274	(4)
Collector DC Feedback Configuration	278	(3)
Determining the Current Gain	281	(1)
Effect of RL and Rs	282	(5)
Two-Port Systems Approach	287	(5)
Summary Tables	292	(3)
Cascaded Systems	295	(4)
Darlington Connection	299	(5)
Feedback Pair	304	(3)
Current Mirror Circuits	307	(2)
Current Source Circuits	309	(2)
Approximate Hybrid Equivalent Circuit	311	(6)
Complete Hybrid Equivalent Model	317	(7)
Troubleshooting	324	(1)
Practical Applications	325	(7)
Summary	332	(2)
Computer Analysis	334	(26)
Field-Effect Transistors	360	(44)
Introduction	360	(2)
Construction and Characteristics of JFETs	362	(6)
Transfer Characteristics	368	(6)
Specification Sheets (JFETs)	374	(2)
Instrumentation	376	(1)
Important Relationships	377	(1)
Depletion-Type MOSFET	378	(6)
Enhancement-Type MOSFET	384	(7)
MOSFET Handling	391	(1)
VMOS	392	(1)
CMOS	393	(1)
MESFETs	394	(3)
Summary Table	397	(1)
Summary	397	(1)
Computer Analysis	398	(6)
FET Biasing	404	(60)
Introduction	404	(1)
Fixed-Bias Configuration	405	(4)
Self-Bias Configuration	409	(6)
Voltage-Divider Biasing	415	(5)
Depletion-Type MOSFETs	420	(5)
Enhancement-Type MOSFETs	425	(5)
Summary Table	430	(1)
Combination Networks	430	(4)
Design	434	(2)
Troubleshooting	436	(1)
p-Channel FETs	437	(2)
Universal JFET Bias Curve	439	(3)
Practical Applications	442	(11)
Summary	453	(1)
Computer Analysis	454	(10)
FET Amplifiers	464	(66)
Introduction	464	(1)
FET Small-Signal Model	465	(7)
JFET Fixed-Bias Configuration	472	(3)
JFET Self-Bias Configuration	475	(6)
JFET Voltage-Divider Configuration	481	(1)
JFET Source-Follower (Common-Drain) Configuration	482	(3)
JFET Common-Gate Configuration	485	(4)
Depletion-Type MOSFETs	489	(1)
Enhancement-Type MOSFETs	490	(1)
E-MOSFET Drain-Feedback Configuration	491	(3)
E-MOSFET Voltage-Divider Configuration	494	(1)
Designing FET Amplifier Networks	495	(2)
Summary Table	497	(3)
Effect of RL and Rsig	500	(3)
Cascade Configuration	503	(2)
Troubleshooting	505	(1)
Practical Applications	506	(9)
Summary	515	(1)
Computer Analysis	515	(15)
BJT and JFET Frequency Response	530	(54)
Introduction	530	(1)
Logarithms	530	(4)
Decibels	534	(3)
General Frequency Considerations	537	(3)
Low-Frequency Analysis--Bode Plot	540	(6)
Low-Frequency Response--BJT Amplifier	546	(9)
Low-Frequency Response--FET Amplifier	555	(5)
Miller Effect Capacitance	560	(2)
High-Frequency Response--BJT Amplifier	562	(7)
High-Frequency Response--FET Amplifier	569	(3)
Multistage Frequency Effects	572	(1)
Square-Wave Testing	573	(4)
Summary	577	(1)
Computer Analysis	578	(6)
Operational Amplifiers	584	(47)
Introduction	584	(3)
Differential Amplifier Circuit	587	(7)
BiFET, BiMOS, and CMOS Differential Amplifier Circuits	594	(3)
Op-Amp Basics	597	(3)
Practical Op-Amp Circuits	600	(5)
Op-Amp Specifications--DC Offset Parameters	605	(3)
Op-Amp Specifications--Frequency Parameters	608	(3)
Op-Amp Unit Specifications	611	(5)
Differential and Common-Mode Operation	616	(4)
Summary	620	(1)
Computer Analysis	621	(10)
Op-Amp Applications	631	(30)
Constant-Gain Multiplier	631	(4)
Voltage Summing	635	(3)
Voltage Buffer	638	(1)
Controlled Sources	639	(2)
Instrumentation Circuits	641	(4)
Active Filters	645	(3)
Summary	648	(1)
Computer Analysis	649	(12)
Power Amplifiers	661	(40)
Introduction--Definitions and Amplifier Types	661	(2)
Series-Fed Class A Amplifier	663	(4)
Transformer-Coupled Class A Amplifier	667	(7)
Class B Amplifier Operation	674	(3)
Class B Amplifier Circuits	677	(6)
Amplifier Distortion	683	(4)
Power Transistor Heat Sinking	687	(3)
Class C and Class D Amplifiers	690	(2)
Summary	692	(1)
Computer Analysis	693	(8)
Linear-Digital ICs	701	(29)
Introduction	701	(1)
Comparator Unit Operation	702	(6)
Digital-Analog Converters	708	(3)
Timer IC Unit Operation	711	(4)
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator	715	(2)
Phase-Locked Loop	717	(4)
Interfacing Circuitry	721	(3)
Summary	724	(1)
Computer Analysis	724	(6)
Feedback and Oscillator Circuits	730	(33)
Feedback Concepts	730	(1)
Feedback Connection Types	731	(6)
Practical Feedback Circuits	737	(5)
Feedback Amplifier--Phase and Frequency Considerations	742	(3)
Oscillator Operation	745	(1)
Phase-Shift Oscillator	746	(3)
Wien Bridge Oscillator	749	(1)
Tuned Oscillator Circuit	750	(3)
Crystal Oscillator	753	(3)
Unijunction Oscillator	756	(1)
Summary	757	(1)
Computer Analysis	758	(5)
Power Supplies (Voltage Regulators)	763	(28)
Introduction	763	(1)
General Filter Considerations	764	(2)
Capacitor Filter	766	(3)
RC Filter	769	(2)
Discrete Transistor Voltage Regulation	771	(7)
IC Voltage Regulators	778	(5)
Practical Applications	783	(3)
Summary	786	(1)
Computer Analysis	786	(5)
Other Two-Terminal Devices	791	(30)
Introduction	791	(1)
Schottky Barrier (Hot-Carrier) Diodes	791	(4)
Varactor (Varicap) Diodes	795	(4)
Power Diodes	799	(1)
Tunnel Diodes	799	(4)
Photodiodes	803	(4)
Photoconductive Cells	807	(1)
IR Emitters	808	(1)
Liquid-Crystal Displays	809	(3)
Solar Cells	812	(3)
Thermistors	815	(2)
Summary	817	(4)
pnpn and Other Devices	821	(39)
Introduction	821	(1)
Silicon-Controlled Rectifier	822	(1)
Basic Silicon-Controlled Rectifier Operation	822	(1)
SCR Characteristics and Ratings	823	(2)
SCR Construction and Terminal Identification	825	(1)
SCR Applications	825	(4)
Silicon-Controlled Switch	829	(2)
Gate Turn-Off Switch	831	(1)
Light-Activated SCR	832	(3)
Shockley Diode	835	(1)
Diac	835	(3)
Triac
Unijunction Transistor	838	(8)
Phototransistors	846	(2)
Opto-Isolators	848	(2)
Programmable Unijunction Transistor	850	(5)
Summary	855	(5)
Appendix A: Making the Chips That Run the World	860	(12)
Appendix B: Hybrid Parameters--Graphical Determinations and Conversion Equations (Exact and Approximate)	872	(6)
Graphical Determination of the h-Parameters	872	(4)
Exact Conversion Equations	876	(1)
Approximate Conversion Equations	876	(2)
Appendix C: Ripple Factor and Voltage Calculations	878	(6)
Ripple Factor of Rectifier	878	(1)
Ripple Voltage of Capacitor Filter	879	(1)
Relation of Vdc and Vm to Ripple r	880	(1)
Relation of Vr (RMS) and Vm to Ripple r	881	(1)
Relation Connecting Conduction Angle, Percentage Ripple, and Ipeak/Idc for Rectifier-Capacitor Filter Circuits	882	(2)
Appendix D: Charts and Tables	884	(2)
Appendix E: Solutions to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems	886	(7)
Index	893