[sdiy] Op-Amp Books for SDIY

[Arun Bohm]

Hi, what about the math involved. What subjects should I touch on in order 
to be able to figure op amps in design situations?




>From: patchell <patchell at silcom.com>
>To: synth-diy list <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>Subject: Re: [sdiy] Op-Amp Books for SDIY
>Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 16:32:56 -0800
>
>     Hmm...I would think the Horowitz and Hill  would be pretty good...
>
>     However, here is one that should be in everybodies library...The 
>Analog
>Devices NonLinear Handbook...It is not about op-amps, per say, but it does 
>have
>a lot of analog applications in it, using mostly non-linear devices, such 
>as
>Multipliers, Log Circuits, etc.  There are a lot of good ideas in there,
>although, this is a fairly advanced book.
>
>     As far as the math goes...well, you can't escape math when it comes to
>opamps...although, if all you need to do is calculate gains, the algebra
>involved in that is fairly simple.
>
>     Now, OTA applications, I don't think you are going to find much on 
>that.  I
>have some application info on my web site, and there is some other info on 
>OTA's
>on a few other peoples websites.  Even in Musical Applications of
>Microprocessors, OTA's are not much more than a footnote.
>
>George Kisslak wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I know there are some wise people on this list (been lurking for a 
>while)
> > and if you have a moment, I would greatly appreciate your input.
> >
> > I'm looking for a few good Op-Amp books that will help me along in my 
>SDIY
> > learning process, using them in designs, troubleshooting, substitution, 
>etc.
> > Something with OTA's in it would be nice.  There are an amazing number 
>of
> > books available!  Which ones are the better examples, and which to steer
> > clear of?  Oh yea, and not too math-heavy! <grimace>
> >
> > BTW, the books I currently own are Horowitz&Hill, Franco, Jung, and the
> > Electronotes Musical Engineer's Notebook.
> >
> > Many thanks for any assistance.
> > George
> >
> > "softhead attempting to branch out in a hardhead's world"
>
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