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1. Introduction to Electronics
2. Semiconductor Physics
3. The p-n Junction Diode
4. Diode Applications and Circuits
5. Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
6. Field-Effect Transistors (FETs)
7. Single-Stage Amplifiers
8. Multistage Amplifiers
9. Frequency Response of Amplifiers
10. Operational Amplifiers
11. Feedback in Amplifiers
12. Oscillators
13. Power Amplifiers
14. Power Supply Circuits
Power Supply Circuits
Linear Power Supply Design
Basic Power Supply Blocks
Transformer
Rectifier
Filter
Regulator
Transformer Design Considerations
Turns Ratio
Current Rating
Regulation
Rectifier Circuit Selection
Half-Wave vs Full-Wave
Bridge vs Center-Tap
Efficiency Comparison
Filter Design
Capacitor Input Filter
Inductor Input Filter
LC Filter Design
Ripple Factor Calculations
Linear Voltage Regulators
Zener Diode Regulators
Basic Zener Regulator
Load and Line Regulation
Current Limiting
Series Pass Regulators
Emitter Follower Regulator
Feedback Control
Error Amplifier Design
Three-Terminal IC Regulators
Fixed Voltage Regulators
Adjustable Voltage Regulators
Current Boosting Techniques
Low Dropout (LDO) Regulators
Dropout Voltage
PMOS Pass Element
Switching Power Supplies
Basic Switching Concepts
Switching vs Linear
Efficiency Advantages
Size and Weight Benefits
Buck Converter
Step-Down Operation
Continuous Conduction Mode
Discontinuous Conduction Mode
Control Loop Design
Boost Converter
Step-Up Operation
Energy Storage and Transfer
Right Half-Plane Zero
Buck-Boost Converter
Inverting Configuration
Voltage Inversion
Flyback Converter
Isolated Output
Transformer Design
Multiple Output Capability
Forward Converter
Isolated Buck Topology
Reset Winding
PWM Control
Pulse Width Modulation
Feedback Control
Voltage Mode Control
Current Mode Control
Switching Power Supply Design Issues
EMI and RFI
Switching Losses
Magnetic Component Design
Layout Considerations
Voltage Reference Circuits
Bandgap References
Temperature Compensation
Precision Voltage Generation
Zener Reference Circuits
Buried Zener References
Current Sources and Sinks
Simple Current Sources
Resistor-Based Current Source
Diode-Compensated Current Source
Wilson Current Mirror
Widlar Current Source
Precision Current Sources
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