Analog MOS Integrated Circuits for Signal Processing Review

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(More customer reviews)quite out-of-date unfortunately... Especially on the coverage on switched-capacitor circuit techniques. Do not choose this book if you want to design modern analog/mixed-signal circuits, for instance, sigma delta modulators or low voltage (lower than 3.3 V) switched-capacitor circuits.

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Describes the operating principles of analog MOS integrated circuits and how to design and use such circuits. The initial section explores general properties of analog MOS integrated circuits and the math and physics background required. The remainder of the book is devoted to the design of circuits. Includes such devices as switched-capacitor filters, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, amplifiers, modulators, oscillators, and others. Tables and numerical design examples clarify the step-by-step processes involved.

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High-Power Audio Amplifier Construction Manual Review

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(More customer reviews)... Randy Slone regurgitates no one; he states in his own words, clearly and in accessible language for the non-specialist, established principles of solid state amplifier design, and places these in the context of his suggested projects. One chapter is devoted to twelve "ready-to-construct" cookbook designs, and full-size PC board artwork for several of these are provided in an appendix. In short, if you want to build and/or design your own audio power amplifiers, this is an excellent resource.
Randy Slone begins with the basics of acoustics relating to audio power amplifiers and methodically walks the reader through a variety of designs, ranging from old to new, and simple to complex. As one would expect, much of this information is founded upon well established research. There is also a significant portion devoted to new techniques and principles of amplifier physics which help to de-mystify amplifier operation and provide pathways to improved performance. Unlike many similar textbooks that focus on only one topology or design philosophy, Randy Slone examines the broad range of amplifier configurations and power capabilities, including mirror-image input stages, fully-complementary VA stages, paralleled output stages, and lateral MOSFET designs.
Randy Slone may be somewhat opinionated, but his opinions appear to be logical reflections of measurable facts; and as any good scientist knows, that what cannot be measured does not exist for the world of science and engineering. He makes short shrift of tube cult; these are devices that produce measurable distortion and can never compete with the power capacity of modern solid state systems. The writing style and technical descriptions are easy to follow although a background in electronic fundamentals is helpful. No more than high school algebra is needed. Occasional humor increases the reading pleasure. Randy Slone has the somewhat eccentric habit of discussing current flow as if it traveled from negative to positive pole, while the convention is to describe it moving the other way. Once the reader becomes accustomed to this way of thinking - not too silly for electrons do indeed travel from negative to positive - it becomes easier to read. It is a complete resource for designing and constructing your own high-quality audio power amplifier systems.
I am currently building myself six of Randy Slone's OPTIMOS kits after reading the book. The fact that Randy Slone also sells the kits from his web site is a highly positive feature. Imagine trying to source all those components and make the PCBs yourself. Furthermore, Randy Slone is always available to help with specific questions and suggestion on a one to one basis. He really does answer his e-mail.
Highly recommended.

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The critically acclaimed "audiophile's bible”—now in a revised and updated edition

A favorite with critics and customers alike in its first edition, High-Power Audio Amplifier Construction Manual has been completely updated to equip you with everything you need to know about audio construction— without the complicated math and engineering concepts. The Second Edition now includes the latest audio technologies and research information, plus all the necessary schematics needed to build the dozen or more new amplifier projects.
This hands-on resource ranges from the basics of audio power amplifiers to the construction of high-performance amplifiers to diagnostic equipment and testing procedures. The book features discussions and cookbook designs of the newest types of Class-G and Totem-Pole topologies… a new chapter on digital amplification techniques… an enhanced teaching methodology… more focus on hobbyist construction techniques and troubleshooting methods… and new amplifier projects, from simplest to most difficult.

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Analog Design Essentials (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science) Review

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(More customer reviews)There is a haphazard and unfinished feel to this book. This book has some good design information, but it can jump from the elementary to the advanced in the same chapter. It does not follow the conventional textbook style, but simulates a Powerpoint presentation, with two slides per page. I think there is an over-reliance on the slides. For example, about one hundred of the slides contain nothing but portions of the overall table of contents. Even books for further reading are listed in slides.
The main problem, however, is that EVERY slide is fuzzy, as though it had been printed with an old inkjet printer. The resolution of EVERY illustration is so low (near fax quality), that I cannot read some of the circuit diagram labels (see, for example, picture no. 2142 on page 658).
I also have a problem with the accompanying CD. It contains 24 pdf files, with a total size of 15 gigabytes (note, not 15 megabytes but 15 gigabytes) in an ordinary CD! Each file is larger than 600 megabytes, and there are 24 such files! Of course, this is not physically possible with an ordinary CD (only 700 megabytes total), nor even with a DVD. It means that the CD's file directory must have been manipulated so that it has a non-standard format which somehow tricks the computer into believing that the CD has 15 gigabytes. As I have discovered, you can open the pdf files with Acrobat Reader, but you cannot copy them to your hard disk (the file copy will fail). Therefore you must leave the CD in the drive all the time. In any case, these pdf files offer nothing extra, because they contain precisely the same low-resolution pictures that you find in the physical book, nothing more and nothing less, and also at the same low resolution (fax quality).


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This unique book contains all topics of importance to the analog designer which are essential to obtain sufficient insights to do a thorough job. The book starts with elementary stages in building up operational amplifiers. The synthesis of opamps is covered in great detail. Many examples are included, operating at low supply voltages. Chapters on noise, distortion, filters, ADC/DACs and oscillators follow. These are all based on the extensive amount of teaching that the author has carried out world-wide. All slides are included on a CD-ROM, as PDF files, and are reproduced in the book, followed by the comments normally given by the teacher.

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Analog IC Design with Low-Dropout Regulators (LDOs) (Electronic Engineering) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been working as an IC designer specializing in power electronics for well over a decade. Over the course of my career I have been exposed to many text books. There are very few I would consider adding to my collection. As a point of reference I consider "Gray & Meyer" to be the gold standard of text books covering analog IC design.
I only ever feel compelled to write a review if the object of the review is either exceedingly excellent or exceedingly poor. In the case of this text I believe it is exceedingly excellent. It is an advanced text and therefore I would not recommend it to an undergraduate engineering student.
I have found the text to be both lucid and entertaining. The information is presented in a logical order and is germane to IC design in general. As implied by the title, this text book does not cover a wide array of topics like Gray & Meyer does, but the topics it does cover it covers very well.
The chapters are titled as follows:
1: System Considerations
2: Microelectronic Devices
3: Analog Building Blocks
4: Negative Feedback
5: AC Design
6: IC Design
7: System Design
8: IC Protection and Characterization


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Master Analog Integrated-Circuit Design

Design, analyze, and build linear low-dropout (LDO) regulator ICs in bipolar, CMOS, and biCMOS semiconductor process technologies. This authoritative guide offers a unique emphasis on embedded LDO design. Through intuitive explanations and detailed illustrations, the book shows how you can put these theories to work creating analog ICs for the latest portable, battery-powered devices.

Analog IC Design with Low-Dropout Regulators details the entire product development cycle-from defining objectives and selecting components to blueprinting, assembling, and fine-tuning performance. Work with semiconductors, employ negative feedback, handle fluctuating loads, and embed regulators in ICs. You will also learn how to build prototypes, perform tests, and integrate system-on-chip (SoC) functionality. Discover how to:

Design, test, and assemble BJT-, MOSFET-, and JFET-based linear regulators
Use current mirrors, buffers, amplifiers, and differential pairs

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