Introduction#

Introductory circuit analysis courses develop methodical means of applying fundmaental laws in order to analyze linear circuits. Mesh and nodal analysis are the focus of these courses and offer techniques for students to become confident analyzing any linear circuit.

Semiconductors introduce a new challenge in circuit analysis. The nonlinear volt/amp characteristic of diodes and transistors have enabled almost every aspect of modern technology yet their treatment in most texts shun the methods of analysis in favor of haphazard analysis, or what one of my old professors deamed ‘seat of the pants’ analysis.

This book is my attempt to bridge the gap between the methods introduced in circuit analysis and the nonlinear circuits covered in many analog electronic courses. I want to remove the ‘linear’ from first paragraph above. I want students to feel confident analyzing any circuit. Period. No qualification needed.

Table of Contents#