Ever wanted to know how things work, especially electronic devices? This informative guide tells you all about the building blocks that make up electronic circuits and the components that make an electronic device tick. It explains electronics in an easy to understand way and then takes you through some simple but useful circuits that you can build for yourself. Areas covered include:
the basic fundamentals of electricity
getting started in electronics
electronic theory explained
resistors and capacitors – what they do
transistors – how they work
crystals and coils
basic electronic building blocks
simple circuits described and explained
how a radio works
designing simple circuits
circuit design software
making printed circuit boards
building electronic circuits
soldering techniques
test equipment
circuit testing and fault finding
Electronics in easy steps is ideal for anyone who has always wanted to know how electricity works and what electronic components do – from simple theory through to actually building, testing and troubleshooting useful and interesting circuits. Learn how to design circuits, make your own printed circuit boards and explore the exciting world of electronics.
The user target for the book will be:
Students, 15 (GCSE) to 19
DIY and Electronics Enthusiasts
Hobbyists (general)
Radio Hobbyists
Short Wave Listeners and Radio Amateur Foundation Exam students
Members of the Cadets, Scouts, etc.
and anyone with an inquisitive mind who want to know how electricity and electronics works!
Price: $18.99
Pages: 192
Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
Imprint: In Easy Steps Limited
Series: In Easy Steps
Publication Date:
25 July 2019
Trim Size: 8.88 X 7.38 in
ISBN: 9781840787597
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
Electronics: circuits & components, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electronics / Circuits / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electronics / Transistors, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Radio, Electronic devices & materials, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Computing & Information Technology, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science: Motion, sound, light, energy
Bill Mantovani has a long association with electronics and is a successful author on circuit design and construction. He has specialized in electronics and IT all his adult life and is consequently well versed in a wide range of electronic devices and applications. A respected college lecturer to Higher Education level, Bill has also penned a number of academic titles for students studying in the electrical and electronic engineering field. As a licensed Radio Amateur, his main interest is in the design and construction of radio transmitters, receivers, power supplies and test equipment.
Table of Contents:
- Basic Principles
- DC Circuits
- Resistors and Capacitors
- Magnetic Principles
- Single Phase AC Circuits
- Semiconductor Principles
- Diodes
- Transistors
- Further Devices
- Construction Methods
- Power Supplies
- Test Equipment
- Digital Electronics
- Circuits & Reference
- Glossary
