Provides a solid foundation in basic principles and then moves into practical applications of those principles. History Notes, Tech Notes, and Safety Notes–appear in the text margins. Provide additional information in an unobtrusive, user-friendly format. Application Activity feature–appears at the end of most chapters. Gives students a sense of how the theory of devices and circuits covered can be applied to a “real-world” situation. Relates closely to the two lab manuals (Laboratory Exercises for Electronic Devices by Buchla and Laboratory Exercises for Electronic Devices with Programmable Analog Modules, by Buchla and Wetterling). P rogrammable Analog Design feature–follows the Application Activity in Chapters 12—16. Provides students with an introduction to analysing and designing analog circuits by programming FPAAs (field programmable analog arrays) or dpASPs (dynamically programmable analog signal processors). Circuit simulations, examples, and problem sets–give students experience with chapter concepts. Allows students to measure circuit quantities and troubleshoot faulty circuits in a simulated environment, and makes an excellent transition to lab experiments. Strong coverage of troubleshooting and applications–appears throughout the text. Teaches students practical troubleshooting techniques. Coverage of advanced integrated circuits–includes operational amplifiers; instrumentation, isolation amplifiers; OTAs; log/antilog amplifiers; and converters. Introduces students to circuits found in today's industry. Hundreds of full-colour photographs, illustrations, and schematics–visually reinforce important chapter topics. Provides students with relevant illustrations of equipment and schematics they will encounter in the field. Over 160 worked examples followed by related problems–provide students with a strong learning framework. Illustrates the use and application of concepts, theories, and mathematical formulas to promote students' understanding and retention of material. Shows students how to use and apply the concepts and then gives them similar problems to try on their own. Diversified problem sets in each chapter–include basic, advanced, troubleshooting, data sheet, and MultiSim troubleshooting problems. Offers students a chance to practice applying theorems and formulas, and encourages them to think through a solution in a logical manner. Gives instructors a variety of assignments to choose from for their class and their lecture. More than 1400 exercises–and features are provided to reinforce concepts. Includes questions, self-tests, check-ups, and four types of chapter-ending problems. Includes chapter introductions, chapter objectives, section listings, key terms listings, performance-based section objectives, formula lists, chapter glossaries, etc. Circuit-Action Quiz–appears at the end of most chapters. Checks for students' understanding of how changes in certain parameters affect the behaviour of a circuit.