Designed to build a strong foundation in both design and analysis of electronic circuits, Razavi teaches conceptual understanding and mastery of the material by using modern examples to motivate and prepare students for advanced courses and their careers. Razavi's unique problem-solving framework enables students to deconstruct complex problems into components that they are familiar with which builds the confidence and intuitive skills needed for success.
I have read sedra-smith,gray-hurst and now razavi.I found the last one by far the best book to understand microelectronics. Although it hasn't the reputation of the sedra-smith book,It has more practical problems and gives a good intuition into how microelectronics circuits work.
Beautifully well-balanced read. As someone who never understood transistors from a purely physical treatment, this book's circuit theoretic approach focused on reasonable approximation justified with strong connections to easily-understood applications was a godsend. It was a highlight of my time as an undergraduate to finally simulate a practical voltage amplifier system under reasonable input/output-oriented constraints using the tools this book provides. This is the best book I read in my electrical engineering education, and I would recommend it to any electrical engineer!