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The main theme of the book is that it is a top-down approach to understanding both analogue and digital electronics. The rationale in adopting this method is that it is much easier to assimilate detailed material if one has a good grasp of the importance ofthat information. For the student who is destined to be an electronic specialist this route provides the information in the most accessible order, thus aiding comprehension. For the non-specialist the information is presented such that he, or she, may progress as far through the text, or through the various sections, as is appropriate. The topics and depth of coverage needed by an electronics specialist obviously differ in various respects from those required by a non-specialist. The text includes the circuit analysis and design techniques needed by students destined for more advanced circuit design courses. However, it is presented after a more general introduction to the topic such that non-specialists may easily skip this material without harming their understanding of the basics. All engineers and scientists require a knowledge of the top-level characteristics of electronic systems, but only some need a knowledge of the minute workings of their internal components. Throughout the text parallels between analogue and digital techniques are highlighted and a systems approach to design is encouraged. Numerous examples are given to illustrate the techniques being discussed and design case studies are included at the end of each chapter to reinforce the material within that section and to promote a systematic approach. This text is intended for undergraduate students in all fields of engineering and science. For students of electronics it provides a coherent and comprehensive set of material suitable for first year courses in analogue and digital design. For students of other disciplines it includes most of the electronics material required throughout their course.