For two-semester/three-quarter, upper-level courses in Electronic Circuit Design. A basic understanding of circuit design is useful for many engineers--even those who may never actually design a circuit--because it is likely that they will fabricate, test, or use these circuits in some way during their careers. This text provides a thorough and rigorous explanation of both analog and digital transistor-level circuit design with a focus on the underlying principles of how different circuits work--instead of relying completely on design procedures or "rules of thumb." In this way, students develop the intuition that is essential to understanding and solving design problems. Note: 2 Volume Set CD contents are available at www.prenhall.com/spencer