Linear Integrated Circuits -Laboratory Manual and Practical Textbook

 📢 Upcoming E-Book Announcement: Linear Integrated Circuits – Laboratory Manual and Practical Textbook

We are pleased to announce our upcoming academic e-book edition titled "Linear Integrated Circuits – Laboratory Manual and Practical Textbook", scheduled for release in October/November 2026.

This manual has been specifically crafted for undergraduate students pursuing Diploma and B.E. / B.Tech degrees in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), as well as allied disciplines.

Bridging the gap between theoretical classroom concepts and practical laboratory implementation, this textbook guides students through a hands-on learning curve.

It covers fundamental op-amp circuits through advanced linear integrated applications, including precision rectifiers, 555 timers, phase-locked loops (PLL), active Butterworth filters, and digital-to-analog converters (DAC).

⚙️ Pedagogical Approach:

The manual strictly adheres to a structured, engineering-oriented learning methodology: Theory àDesign à Experiment à Measurement à Comparison àTroubleshooting

Students are guided to:

• Construct and test practical hardware/simulation circuits.
• Observe signal waveforms and record precise measurements.
• Calculate percentage error by comparing experimental values with theoretical calculations.
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and master circuit troubleshooting techniques.

📂 Standardized Structure of Each Experiment

To facilitate systematic experimentation and independent study, every experiment is structured into 14 comprehensive sections:

1.      Aim – Clear statement of objectives

2.      Learning Outcomes – Practical skills to be demonstrated

3.      Apparatus – Equipment, component ratings, and specs required

4.      Circuit Diagram – Practical implementation schematics

5.      Theory – Core equations, concepts, and working principles

6.      Design – Component selection procedures and mathematical derivations

7.      Procedure – Step-by-step laboratory instructions

8.      Observations – Measurement recording tables

9.      Calculations – Analytical comparison between practical and ideal results

10.  Waveforms / Graphs – Expected output plots

11.  Result – Experimental conclusion summary

12.  Precautions – Hardware safety and operation guidelines

13.  Viva-Voce Questions – Comprehensive oral exam prep

14.  Additional Investigation – Advanced exploratory assignments for enthusiastic learners

🔬 List of Experiments Covered

·         Experiment 1: Voltage Follower using $\mu\text{A}741$

·         Experiment 2: Inverting and Non-Inverting Amplifiers using $\mu\text{A}741$

·         Experiment 3: Op-Amp Integrator and Differentiator

·         Experiment 4: Summing Amplifier

·         Experiment 5: Full-Wave Precision Rectifier using Op-Amp

·         Experiment 6: Schmitt Trigger

·         Special Section: Introduction to 555 Timer

·         Experiment 7(a): Astable Multivibrator using IC 555

·         Experiment 7(b): Monostable Multivibrator using IC 555

·         Experiment 8: Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)

·         Experiment 9: Second-Order Low-Pass Butterworth Active Filter

·         Experiment 10: Second-Order High-Pass Butterworth Active Filter

·         Experiment 11: R–2R Ladder Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

✍️ About the Authors

·         Dr. Shivashekharayya V. Viraktamath

Professor / Academician, ECE Dept., SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad

·         Smt. Danamma S. Viraktamath

SVV Publications

📅 Target Availability

·         Expected Publication: October / November 2026

·         Format: Digital E-Book (PDF / Google Play Books / Kindle)

·         Publisher: SVV Publications, Dharwad

Stay tuned for pre-release previews, sample PDF chapters, and official purchase links!