ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

There were countless professionals whose efforts contributed to the completion of this textbook. In particular, I want to express my appreciation to Jo Gilmore (Butterworth-Heinemann), Marilyn Rash (Ocean Publication Services), and Dianne Cannon Wood (Galley Slaves). I am also grateful for the valuable comments offered by Teresa Bowen and other reviewers of the original manuscript. My sincere thanks also go to Rick Lane of Hewlet-Packard whose assistance on this project was instrumental.

I want to acknowledge the support given by the manufacturers of the op amps and other components whose data sheets are included in the appendices of this book. Their cooperation greatly enhances the authenticity and utility of my efforts.

Finally, I want to thank the thousands of students who continue to ask, “Why didn’t they just say that in the book?” and who reward their instructors by saying, “That’s not so hard. It’s easy when you do it that way!”