| | Focus | Core Chapters | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | I: Devices and Basic Circuits | Foundations of analog circuits, semiconductor physics, and basic transistor operation | 1–7: Signals and Amplifiers, Operational Amplifiers, Diodes, MOSFETs, BJTs, and Transistor Amplifiers | | II: Analog Integrated Circuits | In-depth exploration of analog IC design, including building blocks, frequency response, and feedback | 8–15: Building Blocks of IC Amplifiers, Differential Amplifiers, Frequency Response, Feedback, Oscillators, Filters | | III: Digital Integrated Circuits | Modern digital design principles using CMOS technology | 16–18: CMOS Digital Logic Circuits, Digital Design (Power, Speed, Area), Memory and Clocking Circuits |
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