Electronic Devices: Problems

Abstract

Time domain electrical signals are processed using both linear and non–linear devices. Rapid changes of the voltage/current signal levels, however, cause wide range of different responses while being processed by electronic components and devices. In this chapter we review important practical aspects of setting up right conditions that enable active and passive devices to produce the desired response. Variations of variables external to the devices themselves, such as the power supply level and the environmental temperature, have great impact on the overall circuit behaviour. Thus, we practice to predict the overall circuit behaviour while accounting for the environment imperfections.