In its 40th year, “Principles of Electronics” remains a comprehensive and succinct textbook for students preparing for B. Tech, B. E., B.Sc., diploma and various other engineering examinations. It also caters to the requirements of those readers who wish to increase their knowledge and gain a sound grounding in the basics of electronics. Concepts fundamental to the understanding of the subject such as electron emission, atomic structure, transistors, semiconductor physics, gas-filled tubes, modulation and demodulation, semiconductor diode and regulated D.C. power supply have been included, added and updated in the book as full chapters to give the reader a well-rounded view of the subject.

Assuming readers have a basic understanding of algebra and trigonometry, Simpson offers a concise and practical overview of the basic principles, theorems, circuit behavior and problem-solving procedures of this intriguing and fast- paced science. The main goal of the text is to make what can be difficult subject matter substantially more accessible, retainable and usable. This book takes the first 18 chapters of Simpson's "Principles of DC/AC Circuits" and adds 5 chapters of devices coverage.

The present book has been throughly revised and lot of useful material has been added .saveral photographs of electronic devices and their specifications sheets have been included.This will help the students to have a better understanding of the electrinic devices and circuits from application point of view.the mistake and misprints,which has crept in,have been eliminated in this edition.

The General Response to the first edition of the book was very encouraging.The authors feel that their work has been amply rewarded and wish to express their deep sense of gratitude,in common to the large number of readers who have usedit,and in particular to those them who have sent helpful suggestions from time to time for the improvement of the book.To Ehance the utility of the book,it has been decided to bring out the multicolor edition of book.There are three salient features multicolor edition.

In this book we have included more examples,tutorial problems and objective test questions in almost all the chapters.The chapter on Optoelectronic Devices has been expanded to include more application examples in the area of optical fibre networks.The chapter on Regulated Power Supply carries more detailed study of fixed positive-Fixed negative and adjustable-linear IC voltage regulators as well as swithching voltage regulator.The topic on OP-AMPs has been separated from the chapter on integrated Circuits.A new chapter is prepard on OP-AMPs and its Applications.The Chapter on OP-AMPs and its Applications includes OP-AMP based Oscillator circuits,active filters etc.