The primary goal of the 8th edition is to bridge the gap between theoretical circuit analysis and practical circuit design. It has been extensively revised with the input of two new coauthors—Tony Chan Carusone and Vincent Gaudet—to ensure the content remains at the cutting edge of semiconductor and integrated circuit (IC) technology.
The book is divided into logical parts that guide students from basic device physics to complex system design. The primary goal of the 8th edition is
: New coverage includes contemporary IC technology, CMOS and BiCMOS advancements, and modern signal processing techniques like ADC/DAC. Core Structure and Coverage CMOS and BiCMOS advancements