The Morgan Kaufmann in Computer Architecture and Design: Foundations of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits (ePub)

Unlike books currently on the market, the second edition of Foundations of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits satisfies two goals: combine circuits and electronics into a single, unified treatment, and provide an early introduction to, and strong connection with, the contemporary world of digital systems. Using the concept of "abstraction," the book forms a bridge between the world of physics and the world of electrical/computer engineering. Recognizing that the world today is largely "digital," Agarwal/Lang's integrated approach shows the relevance of the traditional circuits course to modern designs that combine analog and digital components.Motivates interest in circuits and electronicsFocuses on contemporary devices, leaving traditional devices to examples and exercisesDiscusses energy and power in analog and digital circuits, reflecting power consumption's key role in modern electronic devicesUses the concept of abstraction to transition from the physical world to engineering principles, and from simple engineering principles to complex engineering systemsWritten by two educators well known for innovative teaching, research, and industry collaborationSupported by MIT's OpenCourseWare site, which includes video lectures, interactive simulations, and practice quizzes/exams