Fundamentals of Microelectronics

Author(s): Behzad Razavi
Publisher: Wiley; Prl edition
Date: 2006
Format: PDF
Language: English
ISBN10: 047007292X
Pages: 800
OCR: Yes
Note: Although the book is complete (as per the table of contents given on the Wiley website), it lacks a table of contents and index.
To succeed in the practice of microelectronics in industry, students must develop the ability to think intuitively about circuits. They need to move beyond simply plugging and chugging numbers in equations and be prepared to face real design trade-offs.
Fundamentals of Microelectronics, Preview Edition helps students develop intuitive techniques so they can design and implement circuits not just analyze them. Using many real-word examples and applications, the text motivates the student to understand the importance of today's microelectronics.
Reviews
Summary: fantastic
Rating: 5
This is book is so clear and very easy to read and showed many hidden concepts to me , and its better than sedra/smith book ,if you want to read sedra's book,you've to read that book first , its very nice , i would give it 10 stars ! i will buy any book by this author , and i wish he writes another books.
Summary: Bipolar material eclipses MOS coverage.
Rating: 3
Dr. Razavi has written almost all of his books in a very beginner level easy to understand format. This book is pretty much the same. I like reading his books and I would say they rank very high amongst similar books. I liked this book a lot but I was expecting more MOS coverage than Bipolar. Also, since this book came out when technologies have changed considerably, I would have expected it to delve deeper into the small dimension design issues. I understand it deals with fundamentals but fundamentals have changed significantly over the past decade. This material duplicates that found in most other fundamental books albeit presented in a trademark "Razavi" method. I liked the exercises which have some challenging problems and design questions. In a future revision, I hope Dr. Razavi considers adding chapters on modern MOSFET circuit design challenges.
Summary: If I could give this book 10 stars, I would
Rating: 5
I have spent quite a bit of money on electrical engineering textbooks, and I have to say that out of the 50 or so that I have, that this book outdoes all of them by far. This author presents the material so clearly that most, if not all of your questions will be answered. The book is super cheap too! I dont get it! This book is priceless...my only gripe is that there are no answers in the back for the homework probs...
Summary: 5-star book
Rating: 5
I might not have a chance to attend Behzad Razavi lecture because i live far away (Malaysia) and no $$ to study in UCLA Electrical Engineering Department. I have read his book (Fundamental of Microelectronics) and i love this book very much, every single words and statement are written so clear and precise to let you understand. I believe he is a good lecturer.
If one day i became Electronics Designer, ASIC Designer, Analog / Digital Layout Designer, etc in big company, i sure treat him a great dinner / lunch.
Summary: Great Book from a Great Professor!!!
Rating: 5
I had the great privilege of taking both of Professor Razavi's undergraduate analog electronic circuits courses and as the first class here at UCLA to use this book, I HIGHLY recommend it!! It is much different than other texts (i.e. Sedra/Smith), in that when teaching many of the topics, the problem is first laid out and more of a designelimination process is encouraged to solve it. Chapter 5 is on BJTs and forms a very well-rounded and solid basis from which to proceed onto MOSFET technology. End-of-chapter problems are challenging and Prof. Razavi does a great job of helping students develop intuition instead of just a plug-and-chug mentality when dealing with circuit analysis!! Not to mention the price is right!! You definitely won't be disappointed with this purchase and I can't tell you how priceless a resource this has been for me in my undergraduate career!!!