A five-step analysis method for basic circuits: large-signal transfer, small-signal response, frequency response, noise, and distortion.

This section establishes the fundamental building blocks of electronics. It starts at the component level, providing rigorous models for:

Design of active filters (Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel) and high-precision signal generators.

Analysis of power amplifiers, fixed and adjustable voltage regulators, and high-efficiency switched-mode power supplies (SMPS).

The modern English edition is typically organized into three comprehensive parts, spanning over 1,500 pages and nearly 1,800 figures.