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Main description
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Learn the fundamentals of computing, communications, robotics, and entertainment devices through this introductory course in electronics. The text offers a user-friendly, independent-study approach, complete with practical examples, learning-enhancing illustrations, and test-yourself questions. Perfect for both hobbyists and students, this edition presents simple circuit design, new information on wireless technologies, advanced applications in artificial intelligence, and more.
Table of contents
Part 1 DIRECT CURRENT Chapter 1: Basic physical concepts Chapter 2: Electrical units Chapter 3: Measuring devices Chapter 4: Basic dc circuits Chapter 5: Direct-current circuit analysis Chapter 6: Resistors Chapter 7: Cells and batteries Chapter 8: Magnetism TEST: PART 1 Chapter 9: Alternating current basics Chapter 10: Inductance Chapter 11: Capacitance Chapter 12: Phase Chapter 13: Inductive reactance Chapter 14: Capacitive reactance Chapter 15: Impedance and admittance Chapter 16: RLC circuit analysis Chapter 17: Power and resonance in ac circuits Chapter 18: Transformers and impedance matchingTEST: PART 2 Chapter 19: Introduction to semiconductors Chapter 20: Some uses of diodes Chapter 21: Power supplies Chapter 22: The bipolar transistor Chapter 23: The field-effect transistor Chapter 24: Amplifliers Chapter 25: Oscillators Chapter 26: Data transmission Chapter 27: Data reception Chapter 28: Integrated circuits and data storage media Chapter 29: Electron tubes Chapter 30: Basic digital principles TEST: PART 3 Chapter 31: Acoustics, audio, and high fidelity Chapter 32: Wireless and personal communications systems Chapter 33: Computers and the Internet Chapter 34: Robotics and artificial intelligence TEST: PART 4 Appendix A - Answers to quiz, test, and exam questions Appendix B - Schematic symbols; Suggested additional reference
Author comments
STAN GIBILISCO is a popular and respected electronics and science author specializing in reference works. His Encyclopedia of Electronics was named a "Best Reference of the 1980s" by the American Library Association. A former radio engineer and technical writer in electronics, he has also written The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, now in its eighth edition, and The TAB Encyclopedia of Electronics for Technicians and Hobbyists, among many other books.
Back cover copy
TEACH YOURSELF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS, Third Edition
In introductory electronics, Stan Gibilisco wrote the book. The gifted writer/teacher's TEACH YOURSELF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS is your best choice for clarity, completeness, and up-to-date coverage.
* The best-selling electronics introduction, offering a user-friendly independent study approach
* The quickest way to learn the hows and whys behind computing, communications, robotics, entertainment devices, and the force that makes them work
* Uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits
* Starts at the beginning and takes you through advanced applications such as wireless and artificial intelligence
* Packed with more than 500 learning-enhanced illustrations, practical examples, and self-quizzes and tests
* Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations
* Teaches simple circuit design and optimization of circuit efficiency
* Theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music
* Features practical new information on wireless technologies, computers, the Internet, and more
* Perfect for students studying alone or in a class
* Great for preparing for licensing exams
* Referenced by thousands of students and professionals
* Written by a popular author whose name is synonymous with clarity and practical sense
THE BEST COURSE--AND SOURCE--IN BASIC ELECTRONICS
THE BEST WAY TO LEARN ELECTRONICS, IN A UNIQUE ONE-VOLUME FORMAT
* Perfect for hobbyists, students, and those who want to get ahead in tech-related careers
* A simple course for intelligent people
* Inside: easy-to-follow lessons in today's electricity and electronics fundamentals and applications from a master teacher, with minimal math, plenty of illustrations and practical examples, and test-yourself qauestions that make learning go more quickly
