2.9. Suggested Reading

Electronics has become one of the cornerstones of modern civilization, and electronic devices of one type or another have now touched every corner of the globe. So it is no wonder that the field of electronics is vast and in a state of continuous change. Here are some books that I would recommend for those who would like to go deeper than what we could achieve in this chapter:

The Art of Electronics, 2nd ed. Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill, Cambridge University Press, 1989.

This book covers everything from the basics of electronic components through the design and construction of high-speed, low-noise laboratory-grade devices. It is written in a light and easy-to-read style, with just enough math to get the point across without becoming mired in details. The book contains numerous interesting examples of electronic circuits, and a good selection of “Bad Idea” circuits to avoid.

Electronics, 2nd ed. Allan Hambley, Prentice Hall, 1999.

Suitable for use as a college text for an introductory class (or classes) in electronics theory, this book provides a formal and rigorous presentation, but the author does make a point of easing the reader into a subject, rather than dumping a pile of equations on the floor for the reader to sort out. It is a valuable resource for understanding the basics of the theory behind electronic devices and their applications.

Data Conversion Handbook. Analog Devices Inc., Newnes, 2004.

Written by the engineering staff of Analog Devices, this book represents the definitive treatment of data conversion topics by the people who have designed some of the most advanced data conversion devices currently available. It includes coverage of topics such as the history of data conversion, sampled data systems, and data converter interfaces.