Electronic Devices – Thomas L. Floyd – 6th Edition

For the Basic Electronics courses, electronic devices and components with discrete circuits; this popular text takes a strong systemic approach that identifies circuits and components within a system, and helps students see how the circuit refers to the overall function of the system.

  Floyd is known for simple and understandable explanations, without using complex concepts. Its coverage is carefully balanced between discrete and integrated circuits and its extensive use of examples makes even complex concepts understandable.