Acknowledgments
This book has been written with significant technical and emotional support from my family, friends, and co-workers. It is not possible to list everyone who helped to sustain me throughout this project. I apologize for any omissions.
My editorial staff was great. Tiffany Gasbarrini, you have been a pleasure to work with; it was an honor to be associated with you on this endeavor. Carol Lewis, I won’t forget you. Thanks for getting me started with Elsevier. To Kelly Johnson of Borrego Publishing, thanks for all of the hard work and support.
Thanks to Frank Coyle, my academic and personal mentor at Southern Methodist University, who was the initial inspiration for this project. Thanks for everything Frank!
I would like to recognize those who provided me with significant input and support for this project: Gene Frantz, Gary Swoboda, Oliver Sohm, Scott Gary, Dennis Kertis, Bob Frankel, Leon Adams, Eric Stotzer, George Mock, Jonathan Humphreys, Gerald Watson, the many outstanding technical writers from the TI technical training group, and the many unnamed authors whose excellent application notes I have used and referenced in this project. Also, special thanks to Cathy Wicks, Suzette Harris, Lisa Ferrara, Christy Brunton, and Sarah Gonzales for your support, dedication, and humor.
Thanks to my management for giving me the opportunity to work on this project: Greg Delagi, David Peterman, Hasan Khan, Ed Morgan—thanks!
Thanks to the reviewers. I have attempted to incorporate all feedback received into this project, and I will continue to appreciate any additional feedback. Many thanks to those who granted me permission to use several of the figures in this book. These figures have added to the quality of this material.
I also want to thank my family and friends who offered their support and patience, as this book project consumed time ordinarily spend with them. To Susan, Sam, and Noah—thanks and it’s great to have you with me!