Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits

I won't waste your time with a review of the contents of what is believe to be one of the most respected bibles of analog electronic IC design. But if you, like me, worry about the paper and print quality of the international editions, know that this "International Student Edition" (with the blackish cover, depicting green PCB traces, the thin crimson bands at the top and bottom and "of" and "5e" in yellow pads) is a high quality paperback. The paper is high quality, there is no see-through, the print is crisp and clear, the text is perfectly aligned and the binding is tight. Also the ink does not stink like it might happen with some Indian editions (usually those with a red cover). This is a high quality paperback - or at least it was the one I received from Momox-Medimops. As far as the content goes, well, I studied on the second edition and bought this one to keep up with the 'latest' developments. The soul of the book is still the same, with all building blocks used in analog integrated circuits described in reasonable detail. In the second edition you could almost feel the ghost of Bob Widlar lurching over your shoulders. This fifth edition has added many new topics, most notably an equally deep treatment of BJT and MOS technologies, low-power and rail-to-rail op amps (the 741 has been abandoned in favour of the more recent NE5234) and a bit more SPICE added in. There's a sixth edition due in December 2019, but if you find this international edition at a low price, well, know that it's not a stinky, misaligned, almost transparent yellowish paper printed book. It's a nicely built paperback edition. And it's THE Gray Meyer.

Die fünf Sterne beziehen sich auf den Inhalt, da ist das Buch bekanntlich eines der besten des Fachgebiets. Vorsicht aber beim Kauf des Taschenbuchs. Die gebundene Ausgabe hat einen unverschämten Wucherpreis, was sicher nicht an den Autoren, sondern eher an der Gier des Verlags liegt. Unverantwortlich ist die Bindungsqualität des Taschenbuchs. Für dieses wird sehr dickes preiswertes Papier verwendet, durch dass das Buch sehr dick und schwer wird. Das Papier ist dadurch auch sehr steif, der Umschlag und die Bindung hat aber eher die Qualität eines Groschenromans. Gleich beim ersten Aufschlagen (leider an einer Stelle in der Mitte des Buches) ist die Bindung deswegen gebrochen und das Buch war kurz davor, an dieser Stelle zu zerreisen. Ich habe das Buch mit teurem Buchbindermaterial selbst reparieren müssen, das ist mir bisher bei keinem andern Buch so passiert. Sehr enttäuschend bei diesem Verlag.

E' un must del settore, dove l'elettronica analogica e' spiegata in maniera completa. Il libro e' adatto per chi ha gia' delle conoscenze nel settore ed e' il libro piu' completo che io abbia mai visto. Come quasi tutti I best seller, alcune considerazioni ed alcuni passaggi sono lasciati al lettore, in compenso dimostra la sua validita' in ogni argomento. Ideale per l'elettronico e l'ingegnere.

This is a really good, fundamentals based text on analog circuit design. Its pretty much mandatory "second level" (after _Art Of Electronics_) reading. The book is useful for anyone doing analog circuit design, even if you aren't designing custom ICs. (Most of the topics it discusses are useful for integrated or discrete design) It develops analog design from the fundamental working principals of transistors, discussing the fundamental building blocks used in most analog circuits. The book is very math heavy but doesn't require a deep understanding of physics. It doesn't have as many fully worked circuit examples as I would like to see. I would highly recommend this book for anyone studying or learning analog electronics.

電子回路の教科書というと、入門書として書かれた「簡単に作れる電子回路、習うより慣れろ」系のものと、やたらに難しい議論にすぐ入りたがるものに分かれますが、自習で議論にたどり着きたい場合、このような「教科書」は基礎的な素子のモデル化の議論が充実しているものがよいと思いました。

Arrived fast and in good condition. The book material covers the topic very well.