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He authored several other works (such as Linear IC Applications ), but his namesake book, Integrated Circuits , remains his magnum opus. It was published by Nirali Prakashan , a well-known publisher for engineering texts in the subcontinent. Integrated Circuits K.r. Botkar Pdf
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In the late 1950s, the concept of Integrated Circuits (ICs) was still in its infancy. The first IC, invented by Jack Kilby in 1958, integrated several electronic components on a single piece of semiconductor material. Botkar, being an ambitious engineer, became fascinated with the idea of developing ICs in India.
The pedagogical approach of the book is reinforced by a large number of solved examples and practice problems. Its practical utility is further enhanced by resources such as the Scilab Companion for Integrated Circuits