Analog Circuit Design

Introduction

Why write applications?

This is seemingly an odd and unlikely way to begin an applications publication, but it is a valid question. As such, the components of the decision to produce this book are worth reviewing.

Producing analog application material requires an intensive, extended effort. Development costs for worthwhile material are extraordinarily high, absorbing substantial amounts of engineering time and money. Further, these same resources could be directed towards product development, the contribution of which is much more easily measured at the corporate coffers.

A commitment to a concerted applications effort must be made despite these concerns. Specifically, the nature of analog circuit design is so diverse, the devices ...