I am afraid I qualify as an old timer. I remember taking tests that did not include transistors, let alone other semiconductors. While I have kept up in some areas, there are some that are in need of further study. It seems this is the current standard text, and I should get on board with it. At first glance, I see that some things have not changed since my 1938 copy of Terman's though... John Ferrell 6241 Phillippi Rd Julian NC 27283 Phone: (336)685-9606 johnferrell@earthlink.net http://DixieNC.US NSRCA 479 AMA 4190 W8CCW "My Competition is Not My Enemy" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Devine" To: Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [OT]: Horowitz & Hill Book > This is EASILY the most informative book that I own... Before I > purchased it, I didn't know exactly how valuable it would be... No > other book in my library gets as much use now, and mine is now sitting > next to me at the computer for sanity check during design. I try to > take on some subsection each night before sleep, and I realize that each > section could be read many times to get the full meaning. I'll be long > gone before I master all that's between those gray covers. There's that > much information. > > The thing I like most about the book, is both the ammount/density of > information, and the way the authors don't confuse or belittle the > reader. It's clear with LOTS of information and examples. > > RECOMMENDATION: If you're just starting out, or want the definitive > answer to all your questions, pony up and spend the cash. I think it's > well worth the price, and not really much more expensive than a lot of > lesser books that just sit gathering dust. > > DD -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads